Remote Operations Specialist — Drive Efficient Teams

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized People Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day HR operations for a fully remote team. You will handle onboarding, HRIS maintenance, payroll liaison, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with South African labor laws, contributing to a positive employee experience from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR/Business, at least four years in HR operations or employee relations, and strong communication skills for virtual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 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).

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for employees remotely.
• Oversee HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Serve as point of contact for HR queries, policies and procedures.
• Assist with benefits administration and payroll liaison.
• Develop and implement HR policies and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws.
• Generate HR reports to support decision-making.
• Support employee relations and remote work culture.

Skills

Organized

Communication

Detail-oriented

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

People Operations Specialist

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