People Operations Coordinator

What is the job? Ready to be part of a fast-growing business where no two days look the same? We’re looking for a proactive and organised People Operations Coordinator to support our growing teams and help deliver a brilliant employee experience across the business.

This is a hands-on role sitting at the heart of our People function, supporting the day-to-day running of People Operations whilst working closely with managers and teams across the business. From onboarding and systems administration to supporting employee lifecycle processes and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in helping us scale effectively.

This role will work closely with our UK-based teams and stakeholders on a fully remote basis, aligned to UK working hours, and will be employed via our South African partner, Minpearl.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in fast-paced environments and loves bringing structure and organisation to growing teams.

What will you be doing?

• Support the day-to-day running of the People function across the full employee lifecycle
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new starters, ensuring a smooth and organised experience from offer through to induction
• Ensure onboarding documentation, right to work checks, training records and compliance processes are completed accurately and within required timelines
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems and internal trackers
• Support with HR administration including contract generation, employee changes, probation documentation and offboarding processes
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries, providing timely and professional support
• Coordinate internal People processes including probation reviews, training records, employee communications and engagement initiatives
• Support managers and the wider People team with administrative and operational tasks as required
• Assist with maintaining People policies, process documents and internal guidance materials
• Support reporting, data tracking and audits to ensure accurate People records and compliance standards are maintained
• Work collaboratively with teams across the business to support a positive and efficient employee experience
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, organisation and operational efficiency as the business continues to grow

What do you need?

• Previous experience within a HR administration, People Operations or coordination role
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload remotely
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Strong administrative and coordination skills with excellent follow-through
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Experience using HR systems such as HiBob is advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience supporting remote or international teams is beneficial

What we offer

• R552,700/year (R46,058/month)
• Medical insurance through KaeloHealth.
• Paid maternity leave for female employees (3months @100% salary) with an option to take a 4th month which would be unpaid but with the ability to claim from the unemployment insurance fund.
• Annual leave of 20 days plus one additional day per year up to 25days.
• Provident Fund with Momentum-employee contribution of minimum 6% per month.

About Us

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients’ lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.