HR Assistant

We are looking to employ an HR assistant with outstanding administrative and communication skills. An HR assistant is expected to be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills.

You must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize to a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, HR assistants should display remarkable conflict management and decision-making skills with a solid understanding of employee relationships, staffing management, and payroll and benefits administration.

Top candidates will be superb at problem-solving, efficient in scheduling, and precise in the recruitment process.

HR Assistant Responsibilities:

- Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.

- Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.

- Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators.

- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.

- Maintain calendars of the HR management team.

- Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.

- Assist with performance management procedures.

- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.

- Coordinate training sessions and seminars.

- Perform orientations and update records of new staff.

- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.

- Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.

- Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.

- Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

HR Assistant Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related (essential).

- 2 years of experience as an HR assistant (essential).

- Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations.

- Effective HR administration and people management skills.

- Exposure to payroll practices.

- Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.

- Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.

- Fantastic organizational and time management skills.

- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

- Meticulous attention to detail.

- Ability to accurately follow instructions.