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HR Assistant

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Whittlesea Full-day Full-time

Description:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric
  • Relevant HR qualification (HR diploma/degree or equivalent) preferred.
  • 23 years experience in an HR administrative or HR assistant role.
  • Working knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Computer literate strong MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), HRIS/HR systems exposure an advantage.
  • Familiarity with South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, etc.) is advantageous. Key Performance Areas:
    Recruitment & Selection Administration
  • Draft and post job adverts on approved platforms.
Screen CVs according to agreed criteria and prepare shortlists for line managers. Schedule interviews, confirm times with candidates and interviewers, and send interview packs. Conduct reference checks and qualification verifications where required. Prepare regret letters/emails and maintain a pipeline of suitable candidates for future roles. Onboarding & Induction
Prepare offer packs and employment contracts using approved templates. Collect and check all new starter documentation (ID, banking details, tax forms, next-of-kin, qualifications, etc.). Capture new employees on HR systems and maintain digital and physical personnel files. Co-ordinate first-day logistics (IT access, workstations, name tags, welcome packs, induction schedules). Ensure completion of induction checklists and probation review forms in line with company timelines. HR Administration & Employee Records
Maintain up-to-date, accurate employee records (personal details, job titles, contracts, performance reviews, warnings, training, etc.). Ensure all HR documents are properly filed (electronic and hard copy) and easily retrievable. Draft HR letters using templates (confirmation of employment, change in details, warnings as instructed, etc.). Support the preparation of HR reports for HR Manager (headcount, movements, leave usage, etc.). Leave & Time-and-Attendance
Capture and update leave on the HR/leave system. Track and reconcile leave balances and flag anomalies or excessive leave usage. Assist with time-and-attendance reporting, liaising with line managers to correct missing punches/queries. Provide manager with consolidated monthly leave and attendance summaries for payroll input. Employee Relations & HR Support
Be a first point of contact for routine HR queries (leave, policies, basic benefits questions) and escalate where necessary. Assist HR manger with preparation of documentation for disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes and counselling sessions (notices, minutes templates, pa
19 Dec 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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