Interim HR Assistant – Maternity Leave Cover

Key Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services firm is seeking an Interim HR Assistant to provide maternity leave cover. This remote position involves recruitment support, managing HR inquiries, maintaining employee records, and coordinating onboarding. The ideal candidate has experience in HR administration and excellent IT skills. Remuneration ranges from R30,000 to R32,000 per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an HR Administration / Assistant role.
• Ability to pick up systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of HR with recruitment processes.
• Support inquiries related to the HR department.
• Maintain digital employee records.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires.
• Write reports on HR activities.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Warm and friendly manner

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim HR Assistant – Maternity Leave Cover

Reports To: Head of HR, Learning & Development

Responsible for supporting the Head of HR, who is based in the UK, by working closely with our clients’ South African stakeholders on things such as recruitment, on-boarding, training and general HR matters. Working closely with the Head of HR to implement new strategies and projects. Work closely with all UK department heads to gain an understanding of the business needs on an ongoing basis.

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assisting the Head of HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing employment contracts
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
• Compiling and maintaining digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves
• Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars
• Entering employee data into computer database
• Coordinating onboarding for new hires
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities
• Overseeing HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency

Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience within an HR Administration / Assistant role
• Strong IT skills and can pick up systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and hard-working
• Warm, friendly, and approachable manner

Remuneration

• Between R30 000 and R32 000 cost to company per month based on experience