HR Assistant

Remote Recruitment

. Maintain employee records and HR files accurately and confidentially .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 23,000 - ZAR 25,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR administration, including maintaining accurate employee records, managing onboarding processes, and handling confidential information. Proficient in using HRIS systems and familiar with UK employment paperwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Administration ExperienceFamiliarity With HRISUK Employment Paperwork ExposureStrong Written And Spoken EnglishMicrosoft 365 Or Google Workspace

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Hard Skills

Employee Record ManagementOnboarding Process CoordinationContract PreparationAbsence TrackingTraining Record Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailConfidentialityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BambooHRPersonioHiBobMicrosoft 365Google Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Qualification Or Part-Qualification

Industry Keywords

HR AdministrationRecruitment AdministrationOffice SupportEmployee QueriesReporting And Scheduling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain employee records and HR files accurately and confidentially
Prepare contracts, letters and onboarding paperwork
Coordinate new starter and leaver processes
Track absence, leave and training records
Respond to routine employee queries
Support the HR team with reporting and scheduling
Own the HR administration a UK team relies on
Manage accurate employee records, tidy paperwork and timely onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in an HR administration, recruitment admin or office support role
Comfortable with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Careful with confidential information and accurate with detail
Strong written and spoken English
A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop and a quiet place to work
Familiarity with an HRIS such as BambooHR, Personio or HiBob
Exposure to UK employment paperwork
An HR qualification or part-qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
Working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday
Long-term placement with a stable UK employer
Ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout your placement