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This includes activities such as employee onboarding, offboarding, payroll and benefits administration, absence management, employee record-keeping, compliance with labour laws and regulations, and managing employee inquiries and issues. These individuals enable HR processes and systems to run smoothly in order to efficiently support our workforce.Those in human resource operations at PwC will focus on all areas of Human Resources and the business in executing Human Resources related transactions and administrative activities. You will be a primary HR point of contact in the resolution, escalation or routing of inquiries as needed in line with HR protocols and guidelines, as well as be part of a team of problem solvers that help solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.\nDriven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.\nExamples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:\nApply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.\nAppreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.\nAdopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.\nActively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.\nSeek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.\nGather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.\nCommit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.\nLearn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.\nPurpose of the Job:\nAs an Associate in HC Operations, you will play a key role in supporting the effective and efficient management of human capital processes, ensuring accurate maintenance of confidential staff data, and facilitating smooth HC administration. This role requires attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and the ability to manage operational controls, and liaise effectively with various stakeholders to support PwC’s Human Capital functions.\nKey Responsibilities:\nHR Operations Administration:\nMaintain and update accurate employee records in Workday and other HC systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal controls.\nCreate requisitions and process hires in Workday.\nAction requests received via Service Now (SNOW) and liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries with professionalism and urgency.\nEnsure daily interfacing and validation of data in Workday, Neptune, and other systems supporting HC Operations.\nConduct regular data clean-ups and maintain checklists for record integrity and audit purposes.\nExtract, compile, and analyse HC reports to support decision-making for HC Operations leadership.\nDraft, distribute, and manage letters of employment, promotion letters, bursary contracts, statements of work, master agreements, and other official correspondence.\nPerform telephonic confirmation of employment for internal and external requests ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.\nCoordinate new joiner onboarding process, including preparation of orientation materials, issuing new joiner documents and ensuring their timely return.\nIssue provident fund forms and coordinate the timely return of completed forms.\nAssist in recruitment processes by arranging and coordinating candidate assessments, arranging and coordinating candidate MIE verifications, and facilitating communication with Talent Acquisition team.\nSupport bulk projects as and when required.\nHC Operations Controls and Payments support:\nAssist with and manage HC Operations controls to ensure compliance with firm policies and governance requirements.\nProcess invoices received from MIE for payment and liaise with the Finance Department to ensure timely and accurate payments.\nFacilitate student vacation work payments, coordinating with Talent Acquisition team to ensure compliance and accuracy.\nGraduate Recruitment Support:\nAssist with HC Operations Graduate recruitment tasks, including screening CA(SA) applications on Neptune.\nRequest outstanding candidate documents and ensure completeness of applications.\nSend interview booking forms to candidates and ensure interview bookings are made.\nSubmit requests to recruitment partners for candidate approval following receipt of positive interview feedback.\nIssue employment contracts to successful candidates and update Neptune and intake trackers accordingly.\nSupport graduate intake MIE background processes to ensure smooth onboarding of new joiners.\nProcess Improvement & Compliance:\nIdentify and contribute to improvements in HC operational processes, supporting efficiency and adherence to regulations.\nStay informed on relevant employment law changes, policy updates, and best practices in HC data management and administration.\nEnsure all activities uphold PwC’s data privacy, security policies, and the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.\nRequired Skills and Competencies:\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and data management.\nExcellent organisational, project management, and time management skills.\nAbility to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.\nGood interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills suited to various audiences.\nProficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Google Suite, Workday, Service Now (SNOW), Neptune, and familiarity with MIE systems.\nDemonstrable analytical skills, with experience handling HC metrics and operational data.\nProactive, resourceful, and resilient in resolving queries and improving processes.\nHigh levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive HC information.\nAbility to collaborate as part of a team and work independently where required.\nQualifications and Experience:\nDiploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.\nMinimum 3+ years’ experience in HC administration, HC operations, or related roles.\nExperience supporting graduate recruitment operations and payroll/payment processing is advantageous.\nSolid knowledge of HC processes, policies, and compliance requirements.\nPrevious exposure to Workday, Service Now (SNOW), Neptune, and MIE systems strongly preferred.\nPwC Professional Attributes:\nAt PwC, we aspire for every individual to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader. As an Associate, you will be expected to:\nUphold professional conduct and take responsibility for your work and commitments.\nAdapt flexibly to changing team and client needs.\nSeek and act on feedback constructively and contribute openly to team collaboration.\nCommunicate clearly with empathy and adapt your style to diverse audiences.\nStay current with evolving technologies, HC trends, and business needs.\nUse critical thinking and appropriate tools to analyse data and solve problems effectively.\nBuild and nurture strong networks internally and externally.\nAdhere rigidly to PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct.\nAdditional Information:\nPwC is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every team member can contribute meaningfully to the firm’s success. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to develop your HR operations skills while contributing to important business processes that impact the employee experience and overall organisational effectiveness.\nApplication Note:\nThis position is managed by PwC Talent Acquisition. 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