HR Operations & Payroll Specialist — Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Operations Specialist for its Bloemfontein, Free State office. The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll liaison, ensuring smooth HR operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years HR administration experience, a solid understanding of SA labor law, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. This position requires full-time presence at the office in Bloemfontein.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level HR qualification or related field.
• 2–4 years HR administration or HR operations experience.
• Good knowledge of SA labor law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee records and HR databases with accuracy.
• Oversee onboarding for new hires and system setup.
• Administer benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Process payroll inputs and coordinate with payroll for timely payments.
• Support recruitment: post jobs, screen applicants, schedule interviews.
• Assist in implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Respond to employee HR questions and clarify policies.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll liaison

Onboarding coordination

Data integrity

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an HR Operations Specialist for its Bloemfontein, Free State office. The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll liaison, ensuring smooth HR operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years HR administration experience, a solid understanding of SA labor law, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. This position requires full-time presence at the office in Bloemfontein.