Junior HR Officer

ARCS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 220 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic Junior HR Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a BCom in Human Resource Management, at least one year of HR experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role includes managing HR compliance, updating HRIS, and supporting recruitment processes. This position is permanent and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an HR administrative or HR Officer role.
• Experience maintaining HR systems and working alongside Finance on payroll or employee data is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and compliance-related HR matters.
• Manage and maintain the HR Information System collaboratively with Finance.
• Update and track HR KPIs and dashboards.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Recruitment experience

Knowledge of South African labour legislation

Education

BCom in Human Resource Management or related qualification

Tools

HR Information System (HRIS)

Payspace

Job description

SUMMARY

Our esteemed client based in Sandton is urgently seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior HR Officer. (Permanent on-site) The ideal candidate will be comfortable with new technology and eager to leverage AI and digital tools to enhance efficiency and streamline HR processes.

POSITION INFO

Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across the full employee lifecycle, including compliance administration, recruitment, HR systems management, record keeping, and assistance with employee relations and HR projects.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BCom in Human Resource Management or related qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an HR administrative or HR Officer role.
• Must have recruitment experience and managing recruitment processes.
• Working knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience maintaining HR systems (Payspace) and / or working alongside Finance on payroll / employee data (advantageous but not required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & HR Administration
• Support the administration and coordination of compliance-related HR matters, including:
• Employment Equity (EE) planning, submissions, employee data tracking and reporting.
• Health and Safety documentation, training registers, incident administration and committee coordination.
• B-BBEE HR-related data collection, evidence gathering and reporting for verification processes.
• Skills Development & Training data management, tracking attendance, coordinating learning opportunities, and assisting in submitting the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
• Maintain and update HR templates, employment contracts, policies, forms, and internal documentation.
• Update and track HR KPIs and dashboards.
• Manage and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS) collaboratively with the Finance Department, ensuring accurate, up-to-date employee data.