Junior HR Administrator

Hello Group Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Group Recruitment in Centurion is seeking a Junior HR Administrator/Coordinator to join our HR team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and HR administration while aligning with our business strategy.

You will assist with job ads, shortlisting, contracts, onboarding packs, records, and policy updates, and you will support IR activities and CCMA preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Relevant work experience as an HR Generalist or Junior HRBP.
• Knowledge and understanding of BCEA, LRA, POPIA, and OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job advertisements, shortlisting, and interview scheduling.
• Draft and track temporary and permanent contracts, setting calendar reminders for renewals.
• Submit onboarding packs to payroll and create employee files. Conduct reference and background checks where required.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring all documents are properly filed.
• Compile HR letters such as confirmation of employment and transfer letters.
• Track and manage probation periods, scheduling reviews accordingly.
• Assist with drafting and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies.
• Assist with disciplinary hearings, including taking minutes.
• Support HR Business Partners with CCMA case preparation.
• Draft warnings and IR documentation for Senior BP review.
• Submit new employee details to payroll. Assist in processing leave applications and payroll-related documentation.
• Maintain an organized HR filing system and respond to employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with training coordination, including booking venues, preparing materials, and tracking attendance.
• Provide ad hoc administrative support as needed.
• Assist in the development and updating of job profiles.
• Support with KPIs and KPA coding and recoding. Import and manage data for bi‑annual performance reviews.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hello Group, based in Centurion, is looking for a Junior HR Administrator/Coordinator to join our dynamic HR team. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level HR professional with a qualification in Human Resources or equivalent, eager to gain hands-on experience and contribute to HR best practices aligned with our business strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist with job advertisements, shortlisting, and interview scheduling.
• Draft and track temporary and permanent contracts, setting calendar reminders for renewals.
• Submit onboarding packs to payroll and create employee files. Conduct reference and background checks where required.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring all documents are properly filed.
• Compile HR letters such as confirmation of employment and transfer letters.
• Track and manage probation periods, scheduling reviews accordingly.
• Assist with drafting and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies.

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Assist with disciplinary hearings, including taking minutes.
• Support HR Business Partners (BPs) with CCMA case preparation.
• Draft warnings and IR documentation for Senior BP review.

Payroll Support

• Submit new employee details to payroll. Assist in processing leave applications and payroll-related documentation.

General HR Support

• Maintain an organisSd HR filing system and ensure documentation is updated weekly.
• Respond to employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with training coordination, including booking venues, preparing materials, and tracking attendance. Provide ad hoc administrative support as needed.

Performance Management

• Assist in the development and updating of job profiles.
• Support with KPIs and KPA coding and recoding. Import and manage data for bi‑annual performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Relevant work experience as an HR Generalist or Junior HRBP.
• Knowledge and a good understanding of BCEA, LRA, POPIA, and OHSA.