Remote HR Coordinator

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Fully remote setup

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent and organized Remote HR Coordinator to join their distributed team. The role supports operations across Port Elizabeth and beyond, delivering essential HR tasks and administrative support from a home office.

You will handle employee queries and HR processes to maintain efficiency and positive employee relations in a remote setting. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in HR administration or coordination, with proficiency in HRIS and MS Office, and strong

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in HR administrative or coordination roles, preferably remote.
• Bachelor's degree or HR certification required.
• Proficient with HRIS and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, independent work style with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee records in the HRIS with confidentiality.
• Coordinate onboarding, paperwork, system access and orientation scheduling.
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee queries.
• Support HR team with scheduling, documentation, and virtual events.
• Help coordinate internal HR communications and company updates.
• Provide general administrative support to HR for efficient workflow.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree / HR certification

Tools

HRIS software

Office productivity tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and organized Remote HR Coordinator to join their distributed team, supporting operations across Port Elizabeth and beyond. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth execution of daily HR tasks, providing crucial administrative support to both employees and the HR team, all within a remote work environment. You will be the go-to person for many employee queries and HR processes, playing a key role in maintaining HR efficiency and positive employee relations from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in the HRIS.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork, system access, and orientation scheduling.
• Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, responding to employee queries.
• Support the HR team with scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and organizing HR events virtually.
• Help in coordinating internal HR communications and disseminating important company updates.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, ensuring efficient workflow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant HR certification.
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR administrative or coordination role, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with HRIS software and standard office productivity tools (MS Office Suite).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks remotely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote interaction.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• A fully remote work setup, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for virtual professional development and training.