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HR Assistant – HR Operations and Recruitment

South Africa, Cape Town · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm as our HR Assistant, with a strong focus on HR operations and systems. At Streets, our ambition is to become a top 20 UK practice through organic growth alongside targeted mergers and acquisitions. To support this journey, we are investing in our HR infrastructure and processes. This role is based in our Kenilworth, Cape Town office, working as part of a collaborative HR team supporting UK operations. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK using Microsoft Teams and our HR Information System (HRIS) (such as HiBob), playing a key role in delivering consistent HR operations across the firm. We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive HR Assistant to play a key role in the implementation and ongoing operation of a new HR system, supporting consistent people processes across our 33 offices. The HR Assistant is a key support role within the HR department, ensuring the smooth delivery of HR processes and services.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide all HR transactional administration relating to employees' terms and conditions
  • Maintain and update employee records in line with company policies and data protection regulations
  • Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and policies
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR system
  • Produce HR reports and data extracts as required
  • Ensure statutory and compliance documentation is completed and recorded correctly
  • Assist the Regional HR Business Partners in the recruitment process
  • Assist in administrative duties related to recruitment
  • Prepare onboarding materials and ensure a seamless onboarding experience
  • Produce reports and data extracts as required
  • Assist in the management of our recruitment system and connected inboxes
  • Act as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
  • Provide clear guidance on HR processes, system usage, and employee lifecycle queries
  • Build effective working relationships with offices to support adoption of new systems and processes
  • Support HR projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assist with employee engagement activities and wider HR team initiatives

Requirements

  • Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
  • Comfortable collaborating via Microsoft Teams and working extensively within an HRIS (e.g. HiBob)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships across geographies and offices
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Confidence working with HR systems, data, and process documentation
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple offices and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience in an HR administrative or HR operations role
  • Understanding of employment law and HR best practice
  • Graduate with a HR qualification (or working towards)
  • A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and ways of working

What we offer

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Exposure to an international client base
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Clear opportunities for career progression

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