Temporary HR Officer (5-Month Contract)

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Woolpert is hiring a Temporary HR Officer (5-Month Contract) to join our dynamic Human Resources team at our Johannesburg office. This position reports to the Senior HR Manager and is responsible for providing hands-on recruitment and HR administrative support. Qualified candidates will be experienced, self-motivated, able to take ownership of assigned work, apply sound judgement, and work independently with limited supervision throughout the duration of this 5-month temporary assignment.
What You Will Do:
Provide reliable support across talent acquisition and general HR administration for the duration of the temporary assignment.
Manage assigned recruitment and HR administrative tasks accurately, professionally, and within agreed timelines.
Work independently with limited supervision, escalating only complex, sensitive, or exceptional matters.
Maintain confidentiality and ensure employee and candidate information is handled in line with company requirements and applicable legislation.
Talent acquisition support:
Coordinate recruitment activities from approved vacancy through to offer and onboarding handover.
Draft and post job advertisements, screen applications against agreed criteria, and prepare candidate shortlists for review.
Conduct initial candidate screening calls and communicate professionally with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Schedule interviews, prepare interview packs, coordinate assessments where required, and obtain interview feedback from hiring managers.
Complete reference and background-check administration and prepare offer documentation using approved templates.
Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment trackers, vacancy status reports, and Applicant Tracking System information.
HR administration:
Prepare routine HR letters, employment documentation, forms, and employee correspondence using approved templates.
Maintain accurate electronic employee files and HR records, including filing, document control, data capture, and audit readiness.
Support onboarding and offboarding administration, including document collection, induction coordination, system requests, checklists, and relevant notifications.
Assist with routine employee queries, leave and benefits administration, HR reporting, and follow-up with employees and managers.
Track outstanding HR actions and documentation and follow up proactively to ensure completion.
Provide general administrative support to the HR team and assist with ad hoc HR projects as required.
Handle personal information with discretion and comply with company policies, POPIA, and applicable South African employment legislation
What You Will Bring:
Minimum of three years’ practical HR experience, including exposure to talent acquisition and general HR administration.
A relevant HR qualification is advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to manage routine HR and recruitment work independently with limited supervision.
Working knowledge of South African employment legislation, recruitment practices, employee recordkeeping, confidentiality, and POPIA requirements.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications; experience with an HR information system, Applicant Tracking System, or recruitment platform is advantageous.
Experience preparing HR documentation, maintaining trackers, coordinating interviews, and supporting onboarding processes.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Self-directed and dependable, with the ability to prioritise work and deliver with limited supervision.
Sound judgement and the ability to recognise when matters require escalation.
Strong planning, organisation, time-management, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills and a service-oriented approach.
Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Confident working with employees, candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to support a broad range of HR priorities.
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Unique Benefits
Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.
Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!
Why Woolpert?
Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth
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Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
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