Overview
Operations Associate Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at WatersEdge Solutions
Title: Operations Associate
Company: WatersEdge Solutions
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: HR Tech | Global Payroll | Employer of Record
WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a high-growth global HR tech business to recruit a sharp, detail-oriented Operations Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their operations career who enjoys solving problems, coordinating moving parts, and working in a fast-paced global environment.
About the Role
As Operations Associate, you will support global payroll operations across multiple international territories. This is not a traditional payroll processing role; it is a global coordination role focused on data flows, deadlines, partner communication, issue resolution, and process improvement. No payroll background is required, as training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end operational cycles across international territories
- Coordinate data flows and ensure deadlines are met
- Investigate and resolve routine operational issues
- Escalate complex matters with clear context and groundwork completed
- Work with internal teams and in-country partners across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain process documentation and internal knowledge bases
- Identify risks, recurring issues, and process gaps
- Support process improvement and automation initiatives
- Assist with high-impact, deadline-driven operational projects
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification with strong academic results
- 1–3 years of operations, finance, or administrative experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical problem-solving ability
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to learn new systems
- High-energy, positive, and collaborative approach
Nice to Have
- Startup or scale-up experience
- Global payroll exposure
- Bilingual or multilingual capability
- Experience supporting international partners or cross-border operations
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Share incentive scheme
- Hybrid working model
- 4 weeks work-from-anywhere policy
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and healthy snacks
- Opportunity to learn global operations in a high-growth environment
Company Culture
This is a fast-moving, collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, ownership, impact, and excellence. It suits someone who is curious, adaptable, positive, and excited to help build scalable processes in a growing global business.
Please Note: If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.