Hr Assistant jobs in United States

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support our business across South Africa and globally.

They will be a key point of contact within the business, bringing an enthusiastic, positive, and proactive approach that reflects and contributes to our values.

• They will have a no job too small or big attitude and will contribute to HR efforts and strategic initiatives that seek to optimize a positive team member experience and a future-facing working environment through responsibilities that include;

What you will do

1. Contribute to the delivery of the HR Strategy and our People and Place goals and objectives for all our regions.
2. Undertake special projects as assigned by the Senior HR Manager, applying transformational HR practices and approaches that add value and contribute to business success and growth.
3. Be proactive and self-motivated in developing knowledge and understanding of employment law, practices, and appropriate procedures across the territories within which we operate.
4. Provide day-to-day HR support and advice for all clients, including recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, payroll, compensation analysis, family leave, performance management, and reporting / analytics.
5. Support people managers and team members by advising on policies and procedures, and assisting in and managing employee relations cases and issues.
6. Manage end-to-end family and other leave processes, e.g., planned/unplanned absence, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, etc.
7. Support, facilitate, and deliver the end-to-end process around recruitment and onboarding activities, working closely with our talent acquisition team, hiring managers, and recruitment agencies.
8. Participate in and support HR and strategic initiatives with special projects that enhance the employee experience, such as employee engagement, learning and development, employer branding, and future-facing facilities and workspaces.
9. Administer transactions and maintain records related to legal compliance matters, e.g., visa processing, global mobility, health and safety, and fair employment.
10. Act as a positive ambassador for the business and our people, demonstrating how innovative HR approaches contribute to business success and create an exceptional team member experience.

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years of experience as an HR Manager at a senior level, with a strong practice approach and solid employment law knowledge.
• Experience supporting HR efforts for employees based in regions within and outside South Africa, e.g., US, HK, UK.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions within a matrixed and global environment.
• Experience in transactional HR administrative work, including data entry and transactions within HRM systems, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn, solution-oriented, curious, and eager to review and improve processes.
• Discreet, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality, with strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to operate calmly and professionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Friendly, helpful, and positive personality, capable of building strong relationships across the organization.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures and those of our clients.