KANDUA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Human Capital Administrator
- Location
Hybrid: Remote with optional office time in Johannesburg
- Start date
ASAP
- Position
12-month Fixed Term Contract
About Kandua
Kandua is a mission-driven tech startup. We build easy tools that empower people professionally. Tools that shorten the distance between having a skill and making a living from it. Our flagship product, Kandua.com, is South Africa’s #1 online home services marketplace: A seamlessly designed platform, that connects great home service providers to the people who need them, powered by pioneering technology and a passionate, talented team. We’ve made over R400 million in work opportunities and 100 000 jobs possible for vetted Pros – and we need your help to grow that. Learn more about Kandua here.
This is an opportunity to play a vital role, with your excellent administrative skills to contribute to the expansion of the Human Capital team. You will play a big role in ensuring the Human Capital Department runs like a well-oiled machine and contributes positively to each team member’s experience at Kandua.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and update internal databases (eg. employee records, sick leave, maternity leave, etc.)
- Assist with recruitment when required, eg. setting-up interviews, completing reference checks, etc.
- Assist with the administrative functions in the induction / onboarding process.
- Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides
- Assist with enhancing the performance management and incentive processes
- Assisting with improving HR policies and procedures and the documentation + introduction of staff to said processes
- Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations and internal (team) communications
- Employee birthday and anniversary management
- Additional administrative support within Human Capital where needed
- Conduct research on behalf of the team – sourcing the relevant experts to meet team needs
Qualifications and Skills
- An Administrative or related relevant business qualification essential and minimum 2 years in a similar type of role in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive and able to assimilate new information quickly
- A demonstrated capability in managing a full range of employee related matters
- Understanding of HR functions and best practices will be advantageous
- Working knowledge and experience of the labor relations act and related employment laws will be advantageous
- Working experience as a HR Administrator or Coordinator
- A self-starter attitude and the ability to take initiative, by being obsessed with the best
- Empathetic attitude and good interpersonal skills to which Kandua team members can relate
- Great attention to detail and a growth mindset – ensuring that we get it done and get it done excellently
- A passion for coordinating projects and /or events to facilitate a great employee experience
- Understanding of employee relations and local employment law will be an advantage
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with tech tools, such as Slack, Charlie HR, Monday, etc.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Strong administrative skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Influencing skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- The ability to take the initiative
- A flexible and practical approach to work
- Discretion and diplomacy
- Reporting and Administration
Desirable Skills / Experience
- Experience working in the tech or customer service industry will be an advantage
- Experience working at a high-growth startup