HR Specialist​/Office Manager

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive HR Specialist / Office Manager to support our growing teams in African continent. This dual‑role position combines human resources administration with day‑to‑day office management to ensure smooth business operations and a positive employee experience.

• Support our teams in South Africa, Ghana and Burkina Faso in people related matters
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes
• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases
• Assist with payroll preparation and liaise with external payroll providers of each country
• Administer leave, attendance, and benefits records
• Support performance review processes and employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain health and safety compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor regulations

• Oversee daily office operations and ensure a well‑organized working environment
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships
• Coordinate facilities management and service providers
• Support company events, meetings, and internal communications
• Handle incoming correspondence and general administrative duties

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• Solid knowledge of South African labor laws and HR best practices
• Knowledge of BBBEE reporting processes
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience with HRIS systems and MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism

• Exposure to both strategic HR and operational functions
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with your three HR colleagues but also the entire company
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you are detail‑oriented, people‑focused and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply by submitting your CV through Linked In or our website at latest on March 10th.

For any questions about the role or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our HR team at  Please note that we will not accept applications through email.

Additionally, if you’d like to speak directly about the position, you can contact our People Operations Director, Katja Hamalainen, at , between 10-11 am (RSA time) on March 6th and March 9th.

Element is a modern manufacturer of spare and wear parts for mining and construction equipment with a high level of service. We offer a wide range of alternative spare and wear parts for crushing machinery and pumps manufactured under our own brand. Element was founded in Finland in 2016 and has offices in Finland, Portugal and South Africa. Our vast dealer network covers Europe, Africa, Middle‑East, Central Asia and Indonesia.

Element has been acknowledged as one of the fastest growing companies in Finland.