Remote Recruitment is hiring a HR Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the HR admin a UK team relies on — accurate employee records, tidy paperwork and onboarding that runs to time.
This suits someone discreet and organised who enjoys people-facing admin and wants to build an HR career with a UK business from home in South Africa.
Key responsibilities
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Maintain employee records and HR files accurately and confidentially
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Prepare contracts, letters and onboarding paperwork
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Coordinate new starter and leaver processes
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Track absence, leave and training records
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Respond to routine employee queries
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Support the HR team with reporting and scheduling
What you’ll need
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Experience in an HR administration, recruitment admin or office support role
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Comfortable with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
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Careful with confidential information and accurate with detail
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Strong written and spoken English
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A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop and a quiet place to work
Nice to have
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Familiarity with an HRIS such as BambooHR, Personio or HiBob
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Exposure to UK employment paperwork
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An HR qualification or part-qualification
What’s on offer
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100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
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Working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday
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Long-term placement with a stable UK employer
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Ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout your placement
Hiring process
If this sounds like your kind of role, apply with your CV and we’ll be in touch.