HR Assistant

Chesamel creates value for organisations by focusing on people, marketing and technology. We work with business leaders across the private, public and social sectors to transform and grow sustainably with people and agility. Our agile capabilities in marketing, technology, learning and building sustainable teams enable organisations to remain competitive whilst making an impact. Some world’s biggest high-tech companies choose Chesamel to help solve their marketing and workforce challenges. Join us today to be part of those solutions.

We are looking for an HR Assistant to support our Human Resources department. You will act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners.

Your main administrative duties include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g. employment records and onboarding guides) and updating internal databases. Our ideal candidate has experience with HR procedures and can juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our HR department supports our employees while conforming to labour laws.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain personnel records
• Manage the onboarding process for new staff
• Develop courses in conjunction with the MD
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or maternity leave)
• Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides
• Revise company policies
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, and ensure legal compliance
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates)
• Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
• Arrange travel accommodations and process expense forms
• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organise a job fair event)

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as an HR Administrator, HR Administrative Assistant or relevant role
• Experience with HR software
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
• Thorough knowledge of labour laws
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise important projects
• Strong phone, email and in-person communication skills
• BS in Human Resources or relevant field