Remote People Operations & Onboarding Specialist

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

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