# HR & People Operations Coordinator

**Company:** [VirtuHire](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/kFmPJgXQgJdsTAD6szzoRf.md)
**Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

### **Role Overview**

We are seeking an organised and people-focused HR & People Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day human resource functions. This person will play a critical role in handling payroll-related tasks, supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining employee records, and ensuring smooth people operations in a fast-moving environment. If you have a strong administrative mindset, an eye for detail, and a passion for people, this is for you.

## Requirements

### **Key Responsibilities:**

**1\. HR Administration & Employee Relations**

-   Track and manage leave submissions and approvals
-   Maintain accurate employee records, timesheets, and attendance
-   Conduct regular check-ins with remote staff and support employee wellbeing
-   Assist with performance discussions and day-to-day employee queries

**2\. Payroll Support**

-   Assist in preparing payroll breakdowns and input for monthly processing via SimplePay
-   Maintain updated salary records, benefits, and deductions

**3\. Onboarding & Offboarding**

-   Draft, issue and process employment contracts (via ZohoSign)
-   Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires (equipment, email setup, welcome kits, checklists)
-   Manage offboarding workflows including exit interviews and termination documentation

**4\. Training & Development (Nice to Have)**

-   Coordinate or support any staff development initiatives or internal learning processes

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**Requirements:**

-   2+ year of experience in an HR, people operations, or administrative role
-   Familiarity with HR processes and employment best practices (experience with South African labour law is a plus)
-   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-   Strong organisational and time-management abilities
-   High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information
-   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving work environment

### **Tech Stack Proficiency Required:**

-   SimplePay – For payroll processing
-   ZohoSign – For digital contracts
-   G-Suite – Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets
-   Microsoft Office – Especially Excel and Word

**Working Arrangement:**

-   **On-site** in Cape Town CBD **preferred**. 
-   **Hybrid arrangements** may be considered for **exceptional candidates.**