HR Coordinator

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Durban North is seeking an HR Coordinator to support daily HR activities, ensure compliance, and foster employee development. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in HR administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of HR systems are essential. This role includes maintaining HR records, coordinating onboarding, and supporting payroll and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an HR administrative or generalist support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of HR Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR records, systems, data accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee records.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, leave tracking, and HR reporting.
• Provide HR policy support, employee assistance, and internal communications.
• Coordinate training and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, or similar

Tools

HR Systems

Job description

SUMMARY

DBN000220 - HR Coordinator - Durban North

Purpose of the job: To support day-to-day HR activities, ensure compliance, keep HR data accurate, and help develop employees’ skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, or a similar field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years’ experience in an HR administrative or generalist support role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of HR Systems

POSITION INFO

Technical Competencies & Experience

• Maintain HR records, systems, data accuracy, and compliance (POPIA, EE, B-BBEE, WSP/ATR, H&S).
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee records.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, leave tracking, and HR reporting.
• Provide HR policy support, employee assistance, and internal communications.
• Coordinate training, employee engagement initiatives, and general HR operations.

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.