Hr Operations Intern

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Overview:

Are you a tech-savyy South African graduate or final-year student looking to start your career in HR Operations within a global, remote environment?
This role offers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to international HR operations, working with teams and employees across multiple countries while developing strong Excel, systems, and process-improvement skills.
You will work closely with the Global Head of HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Recruitment, Payroll, and Shared Services teams, contributing meaningfully to live HR processes in a distributed, global organisation.
Responsibilities:

What You'll Be Exposed To



Global HR Operations & Shared Services



Support the delivery of

core HR operational processes

across multiple countries. Work closely with the

HR Shared Services (HRSS) team

on in-tasked and outsourced HR activities. Coordinate

onboarding, offboarding, and employee inductions

. Assist with

intra-company transfers

, including documentation and system updates. Ensure

payroll documentation

is accurate and submitted by monthly cut-off dates. Maintain accurate employee records by updating the

HR Information System (HRMS)

. Log, track, and resolve HR queries using a

ticketing system

.

HR Data, Systems & Excel

Assist with

HR data compilation and reporting

for: + Annual Talent Management processes + Workforce and compensation reporting
Work extensively in

Microsoft Excel

, including: + Formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF, SUMIFS) + Data cleaning and validation
+ Structured reporting templates
Support

South African statutory compliance reporting

, including: + Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) + Annual Training Report (ATR)
+ Employment Equity (EE) reporting
Participate in

process improvement and automation initiatives

within HR Operations.

Employee & Management Support



Act as a

first point of contact

for HR-related queries from employees and stakeholders. Provide employees with guidance on

HR policies, processes, and documentation

. Support HR Business Partners and line managers with

local HR administrative queries

. Deliver a professional, service-focused HR experience in a

remote working environment

.

Qualifications:

This role is ideal for someone who is:

A recent graduate or final-year student in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with data Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems and tools Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with global teams Detail-oriented, organised, and process-driven A clear communicator with a strong customer-service mindset Curious, proactive, and eager to build a career in HR Operations or Shared Services

Why Join Us?




True global exposure

across multiple countries and HR frameworks

Fully remote

role with international collaboration Hands-on experience with

HR systems, Excel, data, and automation

* Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in

HR Operations or HR Shared Services

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1617589
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned