Talent Operations Administrator

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Holdings Company is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

Are you an organised, proactive, and people-oriented individual ready to kickstart or grow your talent management career? We are looking for a Talent Operations Administrator to support our recruitment, payroll, and benefits operations while helping us build a vibrant, values-driven culture. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact from day one, this could be your next big opportunity.

**Job Purpose**:
Drive seamless people practices operations by supporting recruitment, payroll, and benefits processes with agility, ownership, and a passion for people in a fast-moving start-up culture.

**What You Will Do**
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in talent operations systems.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
- Support audits and reporting by providing timely and accurate talent operations data.
- Coordinate onboarding processes, including documentation, system access, and orientation scheduling.
- Facilitate smooth offboarding, ensuring exit interviews, final documentation, and system deactivation.
- Administer internal talent operations processes such as leave management, probation reviews, and contract renewals.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of talent operations policies and procedures.
- Track and follow up on key talent operations milestones (e.g., performance reviews, training completions).
- Act as a point of contact for employee queries related to people policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Assist in drafting and distributing internal communications.
- Promote awareness of talent management initiatives and resources available to employees.
- Ensure internal people practices align with company policies and legal requirements.
- Monitor adherence to internal controls and escalate non-compliance where necessary.
- Support the use and maintenance of PaySpace and other internal platforms.
- Troubleshoot fundamental system issues and liaise with IT or vendors for resolution.
- Generate regular internal people practices reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, leave balances).
- Provide insights to support workforce planning and internal decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Finance, IT) to ensure seamless people practice operations.
- Support internal people practice projects and initiatives as needed.

**What You Will Bring**

**Qualification**:

- National Diploma in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Admin, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in an HR support, internship, or administrative role

**Required Experience**:

- Experience working with talent operations policies, procedures, and compliance.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Sage, PaySpace, BambooHR).
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for reporting and data management.
- Proven ability to manage employee records, contracts, and documentation.
- Experience coordinating internal talent operations processes such as leave, performance reviews, and training logistics.
- Experience responding to employee queries and supporting internal teams.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Familiarity with labour laws and internal compliance requirements.
- Experience in preparing talent operations reports and supporting audits or internal reviews.

**Advantageous**:

- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in a start-up or high-growth company
- Exposure to full-cycle recruitment and working with hiring managers
- Strong communication, attention to detail, and a people-first mindset

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
- Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
- Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
- A competitive salary
- A friendly working environment.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
- Grow your HR career with hands-on experience across multiple functions
- Help shape the culture of a growing company
- Work in a flexible, agile environment where your ideas matter