People Operations Coordinator
Ashby
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Ashby is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R84,792 – R123,333 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Hi! I'm Hannah and I lead People Operations here at Ashby. I joined over four years ago as the first People hire and I'm excited that our People Ops team is growing! The People Operations team supports Ashby employees through the development and implementation of programs, policies, and services that contribute to a productive and inclusive working environment. We ensure the work we do aligns with ourOperating Principlesand strengthens the environment we're building at Ashby. Our approach is to do things differently, we prioritize what truly fits our team and enhances how we work together. By embracing creativity and customization, we aim to create a people-first culture that drives both individual and organizational success. We're building a team focused on helping Ashby scale thoughtfully while continuing to raise the bar for how we support and invest in our employees.
We reviewallapplications, and there isn't a benefit to applying quickly. Take your time, look at the application questions and please submit before the application deadline! We aren't able to take calls outside of the interview process, so please do not reach out to the team or Hannah directly.
About the Role:
As a People Operations Coordinator at Ashby, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all of our employees have the best possible experience working here. You will work closely with our People Operations team focusing on the day-to-day execution of various operations and tasks ranging from data entry to process creation. You'll be involved in Onboarding, Organizational updates, and supporting our employees across our international entities.
What you'll do at Ashby:
* Provide operational support and maintain accurate employee data and files across all systems in accordance with state and federal laws
Provide operational support and maintain accurate employee data and files across all systems in accordance with state and federal laws
* Provide administrative support to Ashby's people processes, including but not limited to new hire onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and support for our international entities
Provide administrative support to Ashby's people processes, including but not limited to new hire onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and support for our international entities
* Document people process changes as needed
Document people process changes as needed
* Maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion in the handling of sensitive information
Maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion in the handling of sensitive information
* Building out people process workflows in Ashby to continuously improve our business effectiveness
Building out people process workflows in Ashby to continuously improve our business effectiveness
* Support planning and coordination of Ashby culture events, both virtual and in-person
Support planning and coordination of Ashby culture events, both virtual and in-person
You could be a great fit if you:
* Investigate problems to determine root causes and define robust solutions
Investigate problems to determine root causes and define robust solutions
* Are detail-oriented, especially when it comes to data quality
Are detail-oriented, especially when it comes to data quality
* Work independently, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Work independently, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
* Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
* Are team-oriented, with a collaborative approach to solving problems
Are team-oriented, with a collaborative approach to solving problems
* Recognize that Sensitive/confidential information must be handled compliantly
Recognize that Sensitive/confidential information must be handled compliantly
* Have experience with the use of HRIS, like Gusto, Remote, Deel
Have experience with the use of HRIS, like Gusto, Remote, Deel
Bonus points if you:
* Have experience working in a Human Resources function
Have experience working in a Human Resources function
* Have qualifications in Human Resources
Have qualifications in Human Resources
* Have worked in a SaaS Company
Have worked in a SaaS Company
This role maynotbe a fit if:
* You're uncomfortable with ambiguity: You prefer well defined assignments.
You're uncomfortable with ambiguity: You prefer well defined assignments.
* You don't enjoy repetitive work
You don't enjoy repetitive work
* You prefer focused work on a single project at a time
You prefer focused work on a single project at a time
Interview Process:
Our interview process is thorough - we aim to ensure each person joining the team is the right fit for Ashby and will provide ample information to assess if Ashby is the right fit for you. The process for this role is as follows:
* Recruiter Screen with Talent Acquisition Team - 30 minutes
Recruiter Screen with Talent Acquisition Team - 3
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R84,792/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($55,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Ashby
Ashby is a company in the saas industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.