HR Assistant at Gems Consulting Company Limited

• An HR Assistant, or Human Resources Assistant, is a credentialed professional who performs daily administrative and human resources duties in an organisation. Their duties include assisting with recruitment, payroll processing, compiling and maintaining records.

HR Assistant duties and responsibilities

• An HR Assistant performs a wide range of human resources functions. Their duties include recruiting, hiring and training new and existing employees. HR Assistants also help plan programs and processes designed to improve employee welfare. They manage payroll, maintain vital employee records and ensure the smooth operation of the HR department. HR Assistants typical responsibilities include.
• Assisting HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing employment contracts,
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves.

HR Assistant skills and qualifications

• Depending on the role and the employer, HR Assistants may require a university degree, an apprenticeship or specialist courses from various professional bodies in the human resources industry. A successful HR Assistant candidate has various prerequisite skills/qualifications needed to perform duties effectively including,
• Three or more years experience as an HR Assistant or related position
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices,
• Knowledge of employment law and human resources responsibilities
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Full understanding of payroll practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computer applications and HR-specific software programs.