Remote HR Administrator & Onboarding Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings options

Remote-first culture

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Remote HR Administrator to join a distributed team and support HR operations from a fully remote setup. You will manage HR records, assist with onboarding and offboarding, support benefits administration, and respond to HR queries across the organisation.

You should have 1–3 years HR admin experience, be proficient with HRIS and MS Office, and be well-organised with strong communication skills. Knowledge of SA labour laws is advantageous for compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business management, or related field is desirable.
• 1-3 years HR admin or HR support experience.
• Proficient with HRIS and standard office software.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with South African labour laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate employee data within the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all paperwork and system entries are completed promptly.
• Support the offboarding process for departing employees, including exit interviews and final documentation.
• Administer and process employee benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, payroll, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with the generation of HR reports and statistical data for management review.
• Ensure compliance with current labour laws and company HR policies.
• Maintain organised digital and physical HR files and documentation.
• Coordinate HR-related training sessions and employee engagement activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

Skills

HRIS experience

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Remote HR Administrator to join a distributed team and support HR operations from a fully remote setup. You will manage HR records, assist with onboarding and offboarding, support benefits administration, and respond to HR queries across the organisation.

You should have 1–3 years HR admin experience, be proficient with HRIS and MS Office, and be well-organised with strong communication skills. Knowledge of SA labour laws is advantageous for compliance.