Recruitment Room Team

Human Resources Assistant

1 month ago
Application ends: October 21, 2025
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Deadline date:
October 21, 2025

Job Description


Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources

We are seeking an HR Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on HR experience and contribute to a busy, people-focused environment over a 5-month period.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the HR team across recruitment, training, administration, compliance, and employee relations, including:

  • Advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, and coordinating interviews.

  • Assisting with pre-employment checks and maintaining the Flexi pool.

  • Supporting training sessions (virtual & in-person) and monitoring attendance.

  • Handling HR administration: audits, performance tracking, filing, and minute-taking.

  • Assisting with disciplinary enquiries and employee relations processes.

  • Managing Time & Attendance (T&A) systems and supporting payroll updates.

  • General office support, including stationery and supply management.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years’ HR or administrative experience.

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

  • Professional, discreet, and detail-oriented.

  • Retail HR exposure is an advantage.

Why This Role?

  • Short-term opportunity to gain full-spectrum HR exposure.

  • Work with an experienced and supportive HR team.

  • Perfect for professionals seeking a contract role or career growth opportunity.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2508-355800
Salary:
Salary per: month
Job Duration:
Job Start Date: 2025/10/31
Job Industries: Human Resources
Job Locations: Johannesburg
Job Types: Permanent