Permanent - HR Assistant / HR Administrator - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Job Number: 79583


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79583
Permanent
HR Assistant / HR Administrator
HR systems
Retail/Franchise
Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs)
Gauteng

Purpose of the Job:

  • Responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the National HR Manager.
  • This role ensures the smooth execution of HR processes across all regions, including HR administration, employee records management, recruitment support, payroll administration assistance, disciplinary process support, and compliance tracking.
  • The role is critical in maintaining accurate HR systems, documentation, and daily operational HR activities to enable effective HR service delivery across the business.

 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

HR Administrative Support:

  • Provide full administrative support to the National HR Manager and HR department.
  • Maintain and update employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
  • Ensure all HR documentation is accurately filed and up to date.
  • Draft HR-related correspondence, contracts, and standard documents

Recruitment & Onboarding Support:

  • Assist with job postings, CV screening, and interview scheduling.
  • Coordinate onboarding processes including induction packs and documentation.
  • Ensure all new employee documentation is completed and correctly filed.
  • Support consistent recruitment administration across all regions.

 

Payroll & Time Administration Support: 

  • Assist with monthly payroll preparation and checking of employee data. 
  • Capture and maintain leave records, attendance, and timekeeping systems (PRP or similar). 
  • Support accurate submission of payroll-related inputs within deadlines.

 

Employee Records & Compliance Administration: 

  • Maintain up-to-date employee files in line with company and legal requirements. 
  • Assist with audits of personnel files, contracts, and compliance documentation. 
  • Ensure all mandatory HR documentation is complete and properly stored.

Disciplinary & HR Process Support:

  • Assist with scheduling disciplinary hearings and preparing documentation packs. 
  • Maintain accurate records of grievances, warnings, and disciplinary actions. 
  • Assist in initiating disciplinary processes under the guidance of the National HR Manager. 
  • Provide administrative and procedural support during disciplinary hearings. 
  • Chair disciplinary hearings where appropriate, under supervision and delegation from the National HR Manager. 
  • Ensure all disciplinary procedures are conducted in line with company policy and labour legislation.

 

Training & Development Administration: 

  • Assist with coordination of training sessions and maintaining training records. 
  • Support tracking of employee development and skills documentation. 
  • Assist in compiling basic training reports when required.

HR Systems & Reporting Support: 

  • Capture and maintain data in HR systems and spreadsheets. 
  • Assist in generating basic HR reports and dashboards. 
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of HR data across systems.

General HR Support: 

  • Provide day-to-day HR administrative support to stores and regional teams. 
  • Assist with HR projects, audits, and operational rollouts.  Support communication of HR policies and updates to staff where required.

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Experience and Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 (Matric) – Essential
  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field – Required
  • 3–4 years’ experience in an HR administrative or support role
  • Exposure to disciplinary processes and HR case management – Advantageous
  • Experience in retail, hospitality, or multi-site environments – Beneficial
  • Experience with HR systems (e.g., HR systems and time and attendance or similar) – Beneficial

Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good understanding of basic HR processes and labour relations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn.
Human Resources
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