Job Description Job title People & Talent Assistant Salary TBC Reports to People & Talent Manager Location Ballito Office, SA Are you a driven, ambitious and aspiring HR apprentice that is looking for growth, rewards to match and to join a company that makes a big difference to the lives of learners?
Joskos Solutions is the ICT partner that schools can trust, delivering outstanding service and support whilst keeping education at the heart of what we do.
Our vision is to become the UK's most trusted provider of ICT support and Infrastructure Services to schools and other educational organisations - a provider of outstanding service at every level, delivering award-winning service that are used as a benchmark for the education ICT sector.
We want to be the ICT partner that schools can trust and turn to for everything ICT-related, always combining service and relationship longevity into the solutions and service that we take pride in delivering.
Our People & Talent department handles many necessary functions of the business.
It is involved in providing labor law compliance, record keeping, hiring and training, compensation, relational assistance and help with handling specific performance issues.
The HR Assistant role purpose is to work with the People and Talent Manager in the development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
The HR Assistant is a key member of the HR team and will be responsible for general HR admin and recruitment support including regular updating of the HR system and issuing contracts and offer letters.
Key Responsibilities Conduct and facilitate the induction process, in collaboration with the QCIT (Quality and continual improvement team) & the relevant department head, introducing new employees to the team and informing them about company policies and procedures.
Process new starters and leavers promptly, ensuring all related actions, including reference checking and right-to-work checks, are thoroughly completed In line with both UK and RSA legislation.
Send out job offers, contracts, and compliance documents to new employees.
Ensure all necessary onboarding paperwork is correctly and accurately logged onto the business' HR system.
Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries at the South African Branch.
Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and handling correspondence.
Manage the administration of company benefits, including PerkBox, SimplyHealth, and the EV scheme.
Assist the Recruitment Officer with the recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, screening resumes, and scheduling and participating in interviews, as well as communicating with candidates about their application status and interview schedules.
Assist with DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) applications.
Manage the allocation of employee devices such as laptops and phones.
Maintain records related to grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Manage HR systems to ensure accurate and updated data entry.
Responding to reference requests Assist with updating HR policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience · Minimum 1 year experience in HR administration within a busy and fast paced environment · Competence using Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
· The ability to prioritise, be proactive and meet deadlines.
· The ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally across all levels, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
· Adaptable and flexible approach.
· Ability to multitask and to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Requirements Human Resources Assistant