HR Junior Administrator – Head Office

About the role

The Junior HR Administrator supports the HR team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks, ensuring employee records are accurate, HR processes run smoothly and queries are handled professionally while gaining HR experience.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with posting job adverts, managing applications, scheduling interviews and conducting screening, reference and credit checks.
• Coordinate employee training, handle skills development submissions and manage training documentation.
• Update, correct and distribute timecards, supporting time‑keeping processes.
• Prepare disciplinary hearing packs, issue internal warnings and support grievance and union matters.
• Manage injury‑on‑duty claims, order PPE and uniforms, and follow up on health‑and‑safety reports and inspections.
• Maintain daily updates of employee data in HR systems and shared drives.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar HR administrative role.
• Grade 12 qualification or equivalent; related tertiary qualifications are a plus.
• Own transport and ability to work independently.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Capacity to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Professional discretion and integrity.
• General knowledge of employment legislation.
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation abilities.
• Familiarity with time and attendance software.