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Southern Institute of Technology is seeking an organised and motivated HR Assistant to join our HR section at SIT’s Invercargill Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across a broad range of HR functions, and understands the importance of confidential information with integrity. Reporting to the GM – HR, Payroll, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the Human Resources Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a vital role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employment documentation, payroll administration, health and safety reporting, and HR projects.
Job Responsibility:
Support the HR functions with the recruitment process (Job descriptions, advertising through to appointment)
Co-ordinate and administer employee onboarding and offboarding process
Manage and support general HR admin tasks such as employee leave, changes to employment, change to employee details
Update HR documentation and keep the internal database relevant and up to date
Provide admin support during salary reviews and union negotiations
Assisting with H&S reporting, audits, and compliance
Other HR admin tasks as required
Requirements:
A qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (or working towards) would be advantageous
Previous administrative experience in a busy, process-driven environment (HR administration desirable but not essential)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while following established processes
Confident using Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems (experience with PayGlobal advantageous)
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Able to manage deadlines and adjust to changing priorities with guidance
Proactive and reliable, with the ability to anticipate administrative needs and follow tasks through to completion
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate professionally with staff across the organisation