What are we looking for?

TCHC is looking for an experienced HR assistant with outstanding administrative and communication skills. to assist the HR Manager within the HR Department.

You will be responsible for the company recruitment including all the aspects of new hire onboarding and HR administration.

Qualifications and requirements:                 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or L3 CIPD (desirable).
• 2 years of experience as an HR Assistant (essential).
• Exposure to labour law and employment equity regulations (essential).
• Effective HR administration and people management skills (essential).
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential).
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines (essential).

• Ability to multi-task and be adaptable (essential)
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools (essential).

• Strong organizational and time management skills (essential).
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills (essential).
• Meticulous attention to detail (essential).
• Ability to accurately follow instructions (essential).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment process by identifying candidates, including scheduling interviews supporting the hiring manager’s interview paperwork and conducting 1st interviews with potential candidates.
• Liaise with Directors and Line Managers to establish their recruitment needs.
• Utilise LinkedIn, job boards and associated groups to source potential employees for open vacancies
• Utilise and maintain the recruitment platform.
• Liaise with the marketing department for adverts
• Liaise with the safeguarding team regarding the pre-interviews and pre-employment checks
• Set up new hires in the HR platform and issue employment contracts
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and coordinate staff training.
• Monitoring deadlines of tasks.

• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees including termination paperwork and exit interviews.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding (including Prevent) the welfare of all learners for whom you have responsibility or with whom you come into contact and adhere to TCHC’s Safeguarding and Prevent policies.