Workday HR Operations Specialist

dentsu; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Cape Town is seeking a capable People Services Administrator to deliver accurate HR operations across the employee lifecycle. You will handle Workday transactions, maintain data quality, prepare contracts and documentation, and respond to employee queries with a focus on service excellence.

Your work will support payroll data, governance, and reporting, ensuring compliance with South African legislation and company policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Extensive experience of working with Workday is preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and maintaining accurate employee data.

Responsibilities

• Process employee lifecycle transactions accurately and timely in Workday and related systems.
• Process new hires, changes and terminations; support promotions, transfers and secondments.
• Prepare and process employment contracts and documentation; maintain organisational structures.
• Handle routine People Services queries and escalate complex matters.
• Support payroll data, data reconciliation, and governance reporting.
• Maintain data quality and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.

Skills

Workday experience

HR administration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Data privacy

Microsoft Excel

Education

HR/HRM/BA degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Dentsu in Cape Town is seeking a capable People Services Administrator to deliver accurate HR operations across the employee lifecycle. You will handle Workday transactions, maintain data quality, prepare contracts and documentation, and respond to employee queries with a focus on service excellence.

Your work will support payroll data, governance, and reporting, ensuring compliance with South African legislation and company policies.