HR Operations Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, and compliance, delivering efficient HR services and a superior employee experience.

You will lead the HR operations team, implement best practices, and ensure adherence to South African labour law while driving process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR operations or a similar role.
• Proven payroll, benefits, and HRIS experience.
• Strong understanding of SA labour law and HR practices.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Relevant degree or professional HR qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures for efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive experience.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations in Port Elizabeth.
• Lead and mentor the HR operations team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

HRIS management

South Africa labour law

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree or HR qualification

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee and streamline HR processes in Port Elizabeth . This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, and compliance. You will play a crucial role in optimizing HR operations, implementing best practices, and ensuring a seamless employee experience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in HR operations and a passion for process improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee the employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive experience.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations in Port Elizabeth .
• Lead and mentor the HR operations team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR operations or a similar role.
• Proven experience managing payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and South African labor law.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Relevant degree or professional HR qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead HR operations in a key South African city.
• Professional development and training programs.
• A collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence.
• Supportive management and team.