People Operations Specialist

C40 Cities; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy is seeking a People Operations Specialist in Cape Town to enhance internal culture and provide expert HR consultancy to clients. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment, onboarding, and payroll while advising on people management strategies. Proactive and detail-oriented professionals with strong empathy and HR expertise are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time remote position within the engineering industry.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional focused on employee engagement.
• Natural communicator with high levels of empathy.
• Solid understanding of HR principles and labour law.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal employee matters.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and payroll administration.
• Provide expert HR advice and consultation to clients.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Job description

A client is seeking a People Operations Specialist to join their team.

This role offers the chance to play a key part in enhancing internal culture while providing expert HR consultancy to clients.

The candidate will manage tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, and payroll, while advising businesses on people management strategies.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating positive workplaces and delivering strategic HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Internal People Operations: Act as the primary point of contact for all internal employee matters, with a focus on enhancing job satisfaction, strengthening company culture, and improving staff retention.

Manage core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and payroll administration.

External HR Consulting: Provide expert HR advice and consultation to clients on various matters such as employee relations, policy development, and best practices for compliance.

Build strong relationships with clients by offering empathetic and expert guidance that helps them achieve their own staff satisfaction goals.

Advisory & Development: Collaborate with managers to strengthen leadership and communication skills, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding sensitive conversations and ensuring clear, respectful dialogue across the organisation.

Who They're Looking For

An experienced HR professional with a passion for creating positive work environments.

Proven experience in an HR or People Operations role with a strong focus on employee engagement; client-facing or consulting experience is advantageous.

A natural communicator with high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence.

Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

Solid understanding of HR principles and labour law.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Employment Type: Full Time

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Cape Town

Industry: Engineering

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: 9WKIN5-5AF

Date posted: 31 October