HR Assistant HR Operations

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR service provider located in Cape Town is seeking an HR Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will assist in the implementation of a new HR system, support 33 offices, and ensure smooth operations of HR processes. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and previous experience in HR administration. This role offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth. Join us and make a difference in HR management!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written English to communicate with stakeholders.
• Experience in an HR administrative or HR operations role is required.
• Understanding of HR best practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Implement new HR operations system and ensure data accuracy.
• Deliver high-quality administration during the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Collaboration via MS Teams

Interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills

Confidence working with HR systems

Ability to manage multiple tasks

HR administrative experience

Understanding of employment law

Proactive mindset

Education

HR qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Role Overview

Join Streets as HR Assistant – HR Operations in Cape Town. Help implement our new HR system, support 33 offices, and shape smooth people processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the implementation of a new HR operations system, including supporting the build and validation of accurate employee data.
• Support the design, testing, and maintenance of HR workflows to ensure they reflect agreed processes and policies.
• Act as a liaison between the HR team and our 33 offices to ensure data, processes, and system usage are consistent and correct.
• Support the development of new HR processes and ways of working, documenting procedures and helping to embed them across the business.
• Assist with the rollout and implementation of new processes with offices, providing guidance and practical support.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Deliver high-quality administration across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes to employment, and offboarding.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding for new starters, ensuring accurate system setup, documentation, and a positive joining experience.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, ensuring leavers are processed accurately and in line with policy and compliance requirements.
• Embed strong routines and controls to ensure HR processes are followed consistently.

Employee Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Produce HR reports and data extracts as required to support HR, People Business Partners, and Practice Partners.
• Ensure statutory and compliance documentation (such as right-to-work checks and certifications) is completed and recorded correctly.

HR Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries, supporting employees, People Business Partners, and Practice Partners.
• Provide clear guidance on HR processes, system usage, and employee lifecycle queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships with offices to support adoption of new systems and processes.

Other Duties

• Support HR projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist Talent Acquisition, posting ads, screening applications and co-ordinating interviews.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and wider HR team initiatives as required.

What We Need From You

• Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees, People Business Partners, and Practice Partners.
• Comfortable collaborating via MS Teams and working extensively within a HRIS (e.g. HibBob or BambooHR)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships across geographies and offices.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence working with HR systems, data, and process documentation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple offices and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in an HR administrative or HR operations role.
• Understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Graduate with a HR qualification (or working towards).
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and ways of working.

What We Offer You

• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive HR team.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Exposure to an international client base.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.

Apply Now!

About Streets Chartered Accountants

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch. Founded in 1907, we have 500 co-workers and a turnover of 40M.