HR Clerk

Absolute Pets is looking for an HR Clerk to join their Human Resources team. The HR Clerk will provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department, with a strong focus on retail recruitment, onboarding, reporting, and general HR administration. The HR Clerk plays a key role in ensuring efficient HR processes and a positive employee experience across the retail teams.

The HR Clerk will report into the Senior HR Assistant.

• Draft and post job advertisements across relevant platforms
• Screen CVs and shortlist suitable candidates
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with Team Leaders and Area Managers
• Conduct reference checks
• Prepare offers of employment and employment contracts
• Coordinate and conduct exit interviews and capture and report on exit trends

• Manage uniform ordering and stock levels
• Distribute uniforms to new employees within the required timeframe
• Maintain and track uniform tickets and records
• Liaise with suppliers where necessary

• Track and communicate all new hires, transfers, and terminations for payroll
• Ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and submitted timeously

• Assist in compiling recruitment statistics and reports
• Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and HR databases
• Maintain employee files, including ensuring all contracts, licenses, IDs and permits are up to date.
• Ensure HR documentation is accurately filed and up to date
• Assist with drafting HR letters and documentation
• Respond to general HR queries from retail teams
• Assist with ad hoc HR projects and tasks to support the department and company.

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• HR qualification (Diploma or Degree) or currently studying towards one (advantageous)
• 1-2 years administrative experience (HR experience advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment