Gauteng: HR Intern posted by Signa Opportunity

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in both physical and digital formats.
• Assist in the preparation of HR documents, including contracts, policies, and performance reviews.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, meetings, and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the filing and archiving of HR documents.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Assist in posting job vacancies on various platforms and managing candidate applications.
• Schedule interviews and follow up with candidates.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing welcome kits, coordinating orientation sessions, and ensuring new hire paperwork is completed.
• Assist in conducting background checks and reference checks.

Data Management and Reporting

• Compile and analyse HR data for reporting purposes.
• Track employee attendance, leave balances, and other key HR metrics.
• Assist with payroll preparation by providing necessary employee data.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc HR reports.

General Support

• Provide support to the HR Team Leader/Manager and team as required.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Source volunteers for ad hoc events.
• Assist with the coordination of internal communications related to HR matters.
• Support HR in organising team-building activities, events, and training programs.

Minimum Requirements

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and labour laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills and Competencies

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve HR-related issues.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.