People Operations Junior Specialist

1–3 years of experience supporting operational workflows in HR, People Operations, or a similar administrative or operations role.

Exposure to HRIS platforms, payroll systems, or staff data management processes.

Familiarity with processes such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, or contract administration.

Capacity to create or maintain documentation for procedures and internal processes (e.g, SLAs, HR policies, etc.)

High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, especially Sheets, Slides, and Docs.

The People Operations Junior Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the People Operations function by ensuring the smooth coordination of staff lifecycle processes and maintaining accurate staff data. This role supports onboarding, payroll coordination, offboarding, and process documentation while helping ensure operational consistency across multiple employing entities. The role also provides frontline operational support to staff by responding to People Operations–related requests and ensuring timely, clear, and helpful guidance on processes and policies.

Working closely with shared services teams (Talent Development & Experience, Finance, Legal, Business Automation, and IT Operations), the role helps ensure accurate staff records, efficient workflows, and clear communication regarding staff matters across the organisation.

Coordinate operational processes related to onboarding, contract transitions, and offboarding for interns, freelancers, and full-time staff members.

Support payroll preparation for short-term contracted staff members (interns and freelancers) by ensuring staff data, entity allocation, contracting, and compensation records are accurate and up to date.

Maintain accurate staff records across internal systems, ensuring consistency in information such as roles, reporting lines, entity allocation, and compensation data.

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders.

By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.