People Operations Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized People Operations Specialist to join their fully remote team. You will manage onboarding, HRIS, payroll liaison, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with South African labor laws, delivering a positive employee experience across a distributed workforce.

The role requires strong administrative skills, clear virtual communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of HR operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for remote work.

Responsabilidades

• Manage onboarding and offboarding remotely.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR queries, policies, and procedures.
• Administer employee benefits programs and ensure timely processing.
• Liaise with payroll providers for accurate salary payments.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor laws and regulations.
• Generate HR reports to support decision-making.
• Assist in managing employee relations and culture.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Self-motivation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in HRM / Business Admin or related field

Herramientas

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive People Operations Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for managing the day-to-day HR operations, ensuring efficiency and a positive employee experience. You will be involved in a broad range of people‑related activities, including onboarding, HR systems management, payroll liaison, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, a keen eye for detail, excellent communication abilities for virtual interactions, and the capacity to thrive in a remote work setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated HR professional to contribute to the operational excellence of a forward‑thinking organization from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for all new and departing employees remotely.
• Oversee and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees regarding HR queries, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs and ensure timely processing.
• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate and on‑time salary payments.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable South African labor laws and regulations.
• Generate HR reports and analyze data to support HR decision-making and strategic planning.
• Assist in managing employee relations issues and maintaining positive workplace dynamics.
• Contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive remote work culture.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR operations, employee relations, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in remote collaboration.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively independently in a remote environment.
• Experience in implementing HR operational improvements is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to diverse HR operations and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution to shaping efficient and effective people operations.