HR Operations Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Flexible hours

Laptop provided

Annual leave and public holidays

Professional development and training

Medical aid and provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Collaborative team culture

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Operations Specialist for a fully remote role based in South Africa. The role focuses on HRIS data integrity, payroll processing, and benefits administration while ensuring compliance with South African labor laws.

You will support onboarding, contracts, offboarding, and HR reporting in a fast-growing tech startup. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least 3 years in HR operations, with hands-on HRIS and payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in HR operations/administration.
• Proven HRIS and payroll systems experience.
• Solid knowledge of SA labor law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee onboarding, contracts, and offboarding processes.
• Administer payroll processing and timely salary disbursement.
• Manage employee benefits administration and queries.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and policies.
• Develop HR process docs and SOPs.
• Generate HR reports for management decisions.
• Support HR team with admin tasks.
• Handle employee HR policy and payroll queries.
• Assist implementation of new HR tech and system enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Sage HR

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology startup, is seeking a meticulous and proactive HR Operations Specialist to join their remote team. This role is based entirely online, allowing you to work from your preferred location within South Africa. You will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of HR operations, ensuring accuracy in data, compliance with policies, and seamless execution of HR processes. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our HR systems and providing essential support to both employees and the HR department. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence in HR, this role is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.


• Oversee the employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, contract management, and offboarding processes.


• Administer payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate disbursement of salaries.


• Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and queries.


• Ensure compliance with all South African labor laws and company policies.


• Develop and maintain HR process documentation and standard operating procedures.


• Generate HR reports and analytics for management review and decision-making.


• Support the HR team with various administrative and operational tasks.


• Handle employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll.


• Assist in the implementation of new HR technologies and system enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR operations, HR administration, or a similar role.


• Proven experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Sage HR) and payroll systems.


• Solid understanding of South African labor law and its implications for HR operations.


• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently in a remote setting.


• Proactive problem-solver with a customer-service oriented approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.


• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing and innovative company.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.


• Performance-based incentives.


• Collaborative and supportive team culture.


• Company-provided laptop.


• Annual leave and public holidays.


• Employee assistance program.