HR Operations Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous HR Operations Specialist to ensure smooth HR department operations in a hybrid work setup.

You will manage HRIS data, oversee onboarding and offboarding, payroll processing, and benefits administration, while ensuring compliance and generating HR analytics for management support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR operations or similar administrative role.
• Proficiency in HRIS (e.g., SAP HR, Oracle HCM) and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the HRIS data accuracy and integrity for all employee records.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires and departures.
• Administer payroll processing and ensure timely salary and benefit payments.
• Support compensation and benefits program administration for the HR team.
• Ensure compliance with South African employment laws and company policies.
• Assist in generating HR reports and analytics for management review.
• Manage employee documentation and records with confidentiality and organization.
• Coordinate HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and management.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP HR

Oracle HCM

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic financial services provider in East London, Eastern Cape , is seeking a meticulous and organized HR Operations Specialist. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the HR department, managing daily operations, and supporting HR initiatives. You will play a key part in streamlining HR processes, maintaining HR systems, and ensuring data integrity. This hybrid position offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong operational mindset and a keen eye for detail, combined with excellent communication skills to support a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and integrity for all employee records.
• Oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and departing employees.
• Administer payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries and benefits.
• Support the HR team with the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with all employment legislation and company policies, maintaining up-to-date documentation.
• Assist in the generation of HR reports and analytics for management review.
• Manage employee documentation and records, ensuring confidentiality and organization.
• Coordinate HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and management, addressing queries and resolving issues efficiently.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR operations or a similar administrative role.
• Strong understanding of South African labour law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., SAP HR, Oracle HCM, or similar) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits, and generous annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development, including in-house training and external courses, are available.
• The company fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance.
• This hybrid role provides flexibility while ensuring you remain connected to the team and the business objectives in East London .