HR Operations Specialist

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 834 000 - 1 169 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR sector is seeking an HR Operations Specialist based in The Middle East. This role involves ensuring seamless execution of core HR services, supporting employee lifecycle processes, and maintaining data integrity within HRIS systems. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration and 3-5 years of operational HR experience, with strong knowledge of labor regulations. Competitive expatriate benefits and relocation support are included.

Benefits

Relocation support

Accommodation benefits

Expatriate benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR operational experience, ideally within a large or international company.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and HR record-keeping.
• Administer HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Support compliance with labor regulations and internal HR policies.
• Assist with visa processing, employment documentation, and local legal requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.

Skills

Knowledge of HRIS systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional expatriate benefits apply!

Role Overview

The HR Operations Specialist ensures the seamless execution of core HR services, supporting employee lifecycle processes, data management, compliance, and HR systems. This position is vital in driving operational excellence and standardization across the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employee onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and HR record-keeping.
• Administer HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Support compliance with labor regulations and internal HR policies.
• Assist with visa processing, employment documentation, and local legal requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ HR operational experience, ideally within a large or international company.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience in the Middle East or expatriate HR environments.