HR Coordinator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Medical aid and provident fund

Training and professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an enthusiastic HR Coordinator to join their team. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the HR department, assisting with recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records, and HR administration in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and communicates well, with 1–3 years of HR experience and a solid understanding of SA labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 1–3 years in HR administrative or coordination role.
• Familiarity with HR processes including recruitment and onboarding.
• Knowledge of South African labor law principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, including posting openings, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Manage onboarding for new hires with accurate paperwork.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Respond to HR inquiries on policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support HR initiatives such as training and employee events.
• Provide general administrative support to HR as needed.

Skills

HR coordination

Recruitment support

Onboarding

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organized HR Coordinator to join their team in Upington. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the HR department, assisting with a variety of HR functions including recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee record management, and general HR administration. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient functioning of HR processes and supporting employees and management with HR-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and possesses excellent communication skills, looking to grow their career in Human Resources within a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately.
• Maintain employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Respond to general employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support HR initiatives, such as training sessions, employee events, and performance reviews.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR administrative or coordination role.
• Familiarity with HR processes, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Good understanding of South African labor law principles.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with potential for annual increases.
• Access to medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in HR.
• A collaborative team atmosphere with supportive colleagues.
• Hybrid work arrangement to balance office and remote work.