Hybrid HR Assistant (Junior) - Onboarding, Payroll & Growth

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development opportunities

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Polokwane location experience

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Polokwane is seeking a Junior HR Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations. You will help maintain HR records and assist with engagement activities in a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

The role targets recent graduates with a strong interest in HR and a desire to grow within a proactive team environment, offering training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business administration or related field.
• Strong HR principles and best practices knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment: posting ads and screening resumes.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication.
• Onboard new employees and ensure documentation is complete.
• Maintain employee records and update HR databases.
• Assist with payroll preparation and benefits administration.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR training events.
• Help with disciplinary and grievance procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team-player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS familiarity

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Polokwane is seeking a Junior HR Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations. You will help maintain HR records and assist with engagement activities in a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

The role targets recent graduates with a strong interest in HR and a desire to grow within a proactive team environment, offering training and development opportunities.