HR Assistant

Role summary

ReWorks Solutions is hiring a proactive and highly organized HR Assistant / HR Specialist to support the daily work of the HR team. This fully remote position is aligned to U.S. working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, and compensation is paid in South African Rands (ZAR).

What the role involves

• Provide broad administrative support across HR operations and related workflows.
• Handle payroll questions, investigate mismatches, and help resolve payment issues.
• Run and monitor background screening tasks and make sure the required paperwork is complete.
• Support employee onboarding as well as offboarding activities.
• Manage cancellations, schedule adjustments, and employee record updates in internal systems.
• Respond to employee queries about HR matters and explain company policies and procedures.
• Keep employee files accurate, organized, and aligned with company standards.
• Assist with HR initiatives and improvement projects that enhance processes and the employee experience.
• Help prepare reports, enter data, and maintain HR documentation.
• Work with managers and other teams to meet HR needs across the business.
• Protect sensitive information and maintain a professional, discreet approach at all times.

Requirements

• Background in HR administration, HR coordination, or a similar support-focused HR position.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle administration.
• Prior experience assisting with payroll operations and resolving payroll concerns.
• Ability to manage several priorities and stay effective in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and practical problem-solving ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Comfort working independently and taking initiative on HR tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.
• Professional, confident manner when dealing with employee issues.
• Preferred exposure includes background checks and employment verification work.
• Prior involvement in HR projects or process improvement work is an added advantage.
• Marketing experience or exposure to marketing-related tasks is considered a plus.
• Experience in a growing or multi-location company is beneficial.

Additional information

This is a full-time remote position with work scheduled around U.S. hours. The role includes the benefit of working from home. The company also notes that it will never ask candidates for payment during recruitment or request in-person office visits. Official communication will only come from a company email address, and candidates should verify any suspicious messages directly with the team.