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HR Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

Location:  Johannesburg
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  7 Apr 2026

Job description

Requisition ID:  1698102

Description of Role:

The candidate will be responsible for providing HR administrative support to the SaT HR team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting the HR Team with the following duties:

  • Providing relevant administration and co-ordination support to the HR team.
  • Responsible for accurate capture of information on relevant HR systems.
  • Preparing and timeously updating People Folders and Employee reports.
  • Supporting the A to Z of the People function from Recruitment to Exits.
  • Supporting the following HR processes:  attraction, selection, assessment, letter of offer, on boarding, induction, performance management, career development, talent management, learning and development, climate surveys, annual increases and annual promotions as well as disciplinary issues.
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating various tracking sheets and reports on a daily, weekly and monthly process, including (but not limited to) the following: Recruitment reports, Diversity and Inclusiveness reports, Staff turnover reports, Sick leave and Annual leave report, New Joiners Report, quarterly HR action plan reports, minutes relating to disciplinary and non-performance meetings as well as ad hoc related tasks.
  • Contractor Administration.
  • Frequent and intensive liaison with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) to ensure contracts and all documentation and tasks are executed accurately and issued timeously.
  • Support the HR team in managing programs that have financial impact on the firm such as but not limited to Service Commitments Agreements, Study Assistance program, Workbacks etc.
  • Working with information from multiple data sources and ensuring accuracy.
  • Responding accurately to stakeholder queries.
  • Taking initiative to make necessary corrections when mistakes are found.
  • Addressing queries with the relevant people or departments.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have:

  • Relevant HR Qualification / Degree
  • An active interest in developing a career involving the entire Human Resource value chain.
  • Sense of urgency is essential as well as high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a 2-month internship within the financial services/professional services sector in a human resources environment.
  • Above average computer literacy required (MS Office), with a focus on PowerPoint presentations as well as MS Excel. Needs to be able to create formula's, design reports/graphs, etc.
  • Appointments will be made to support the firm's BBBEE rating 

 

Skills and Attributes for success:

  • Strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
  • Regular in office interaction and collaboration
  • Learning and change agile
  • Very good written and verbal English language skills.
  • Efficient administration and co-ordination capabilities.
  • Pro-active.
  • An inherent sense of urgency is vital
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize and use own initiative.
  • Ability to serve a workload with conflicting demands from various sources.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining an even temperament.
  • Reliable
  • Ability to take ownership of work.
  • Ability to work overtime when required
  • Ability to maintain confidence, be discreet and exercise good judgment.
  • In this role you can expect to receive criticism, need to be mature in handling such, and diplomatic in conflict situations.
  • Resilient

 

What working at EY offers:

As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work with inspiring, meaningful, and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:

  • Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

About EY 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transaction services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.

 

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