Hybrid HR Administrator | Payroll & Onboarding Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Human Resources Administrator for a hybrid role combining on-site duties with remote work. You’ll ensure smooth HR operations, support employees and management, and handle a wide range of HR tasks.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in HRM or Business Administration, 2–3 years in HR admin, strong MS Office skills and HRIS experience, and excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in an HR administrative role or similar function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid setting.
• Familiarity with South African labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain is a plus.
• Must be able to commute to Welkom, Free State for on-site duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records accurately in the HRIS, ensuring data integrity for Welkom.
• Assist with recruitment: post vacancies, screen applications, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for new and departing employees.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrolment and queries.
• Support payroll-related tasks and data preparation.
• Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparation of HR reports and documentation for management.
• Help organize HR training sessions and maintain training records.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and company policies.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Skills

HR administration

MS Office

HRIS

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work

Labour law knowledge

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s in HRM/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Human Resources Administrator for a hybrid role combining on-site duties with remote work. You’ll ensure smooth HR operations, support employees and management, and handle a wide range of HR tasks.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in HRM or Business Administration, 2–3 years in HR admin, strong MS Office skills and HRIS experience, and excellent organizational and communication abilities.