HR Assistant to the HR Manager | Sandton | Design Firm
The Recruitment Pig · Illovo Boulevard, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A top commercial architecture design firm in Illovo, Sandton is looking for an HR Assistant to support their HR Manager. If you have an HR diploma or degree and around three years of HR operations experience, this is a great chance to grow your career in a stable, internationally active company with strong learning opportunities and exposure to payroll, recruitment, and employee onboarding. Salary from R15,000 to R20,000 per month.
About the role
Our client, a stable and internationally active design business in the commercial architecture industry, is hiring an HR Assistant to support the HR Manager in keeping daily HR operations running smoothly. The company designs unique commercial properties and offers a prestigious working environment with great growth opportunities in the African urban development sector.
What you will be doing:
- Helping the HR Manager with daily office administration tasks
- Assisting with monthly payroll processing and basic salary inputs
- Keeping employee files and records neat and up to date
- Scheduling interviews and screening new job applicants
- Welcoming new hires and supporting their onboarding process
- Answering basic staff questions about leave and employee benefits
- Making sure daily HR practices follow South African laws
Employment type: Permanent, full time. This role offers good support and excellent learning opportunities, and is ideal for an HR professional looking to step up their career.
Requirements
- A relevant Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources
- Three years of practical working experience in HR operations
- A good understanding of South African payroll and labour laws
- Basic knowledge of BEE scorecards and employment equity rules
- Strong general office administration and computer system skills
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and being a team player
Responsibilities
- Support the HR Manager with daily office administration tasks
- Help process monthly payroll and oversee basic salary inputs
- Keep all employee files and records neat and updated
- Schedule interviews and screen new job applicants
- Welcome new hires and help with their onboarding process
- Answer basic staff questions about leave and employee benefits
- Ensure daily HR practices follow South African laws
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Pig
- Location
- Illovo Boulevard, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R15k to R20k per month / monthly
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you already have a few years of HR experience and want to work in a professional design environment in Sandton. When you apply, highlight your hands on experience with payroll, employee records, and recruitment screening, since those will be core parts of your day. Be ready to talk about your understanding of South African labour law and BEE in an interview, as these are important for the company. Make sure your CV clearly shows your HR qualification and at least three years of practical HR operations experience. Good luck!
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