Remote HR Administrator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Home office setup

Career growth opportunities

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 invites a detail-oriented Remote HR Administrator to join our distributed workforce. You will maintain employee records, manage HR documentation, and provide admin support for recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and payroll preparation from a home office.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in HR administration, strong organization and communication skills, and knowledge of SA labor law. This role offers a fully remote arrangement with opportunities for growth within the HR function.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR administrative experience.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
• Understanding of South African labor law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS.
• Manage HR documentation including contracts and policy acknowledgments.
• Coordinate scheduling of interviews and onboarding logistics.
• Assist with benefits administration and payroll preparation.
• Respond to employee inquiries about HR policies.
• Generate HR reports as required by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Remote HR Administrator to support their fully distributed workforce. This role is essential for the smooth operation of the HR department, focusing on administrative tasks that ensure accuracy and efficiency in HR processes. You will be responsible for maintaining employee records, managing HR documentation, and providing administrative support for various HR functions, all from a remote setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who excels at organization, possesses strong administrative skills, and is committed to providing exceptional support to employees and the HR team in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR information system (HRIS).
• Manage HR documentation, including employment contracts, policy acknowledgments, and other essential paperwork.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment processes, such as scheduling interviews and coordinating onboarding logistics.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits and payroll preparation.
• Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures in a timely and professional manner.
• Generate HR reports as required by management.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR administrative role or a related administrative function.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of basic HR principles and South African labor law.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and standard benefits.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility.
• Home office setup support.
• Opportunities for learning and career growth within the HR field.
• A supportive and efficient virtual team environment.