HR Assistant

About the role

The HR Assistant works under the direct supervision of the HR Manager and collaborates with HR Coordinators to provide day‑to‑day administrative support across core HR functions at the University of Puthisastra. The role demands high accuracy, confidentiality, and strong customer service for internal staff across all faculties and departments.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain physical personnel files and digital employee records in the UPERP/HRIS system, ensuring confidentiality.
• Assist with recruitment logistics: post jobs, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate pre‑employment documentation.
• Support onboarding activities, including orientation sessions, IT/facilities setup, and documentation for foreign and Cambodian staff.
• Monitor attendance, leave, overtime, and casual lecturer contracts, providing verified data to the payroll team.
• Help with statutory compliance such as employment cards, work permits, NSSF registration, and health‑insurance enrollment.
• Organise staff engagement events, training logistics, and ESG‑related initiatives.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, English, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in HR administration or operational support; higher‑education experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Cambodian employment law and statutory HR requirements.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using HRIS/ERP systems, specifically UPERP.