Interim HR Administrator/People Ops Specialist

Moving your career forward


Our CEO, Angus spotted that many vans on the roads are half full or empty at any given time and so AnyVan was born in 2009 to create the world's most efficient technology logistics platform and help halve the number of miles driven.

We've achieved incredible milestones since then, including securing the largest funding round for a UK tech logistics company from Vitruvian Partners. Today, AnyVan is the largest and fastest-growing company in the logistics space, with big ambitions for the future.

We're committed to moving that's miles better and have helped over 8 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain) and over 150,000 customers have rated us excellent on Trustpilot.

By using innovative technology, we're transforming the moving experience, cutting costs and doing our part for the planet to make sure moving doesn't cost the earth. We've saved enough miles to travel 1,185 times around the world, reduce 8520 tonnes of carbon annually and are proud to be the only carbon neutral removals and delivery company in the UK!!!

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our talented team of approx. 300 AnyVanners in our London and Cape Town offices. If you're as driven as we are and want to be part of a forward-thinking company to make moving 'miles better' and moving your career forward at the same time - we'd love to hear from you!

At AnyVan , we're reshaping the future of logistics. Our environment is fast-paced, ambitious, and rooted in ownership .

That means this job isn't easy. It's intense, hands-on, and demands hustle. If you're after comfort and predictability, this might not be the place for you. But if you're driven by impact, thrive on solving real problems, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking to bolster the people team with a 6 month fixed term contractor, whilst we hire our People Operations Manager and Snr HR Specialist on a permanent basis in South Africa.

The Team and Scope

You’ll join a small, agile people team (2 in HR, 3 in Talent) supporting a global workforce of 300 , with the majority based in Cape Town , and teams in London and Colombia .
You’ll work closely with our Head of Talent and Performance, supporting on a wide range of people issues from an administrative perspective.

What you'll be doing:

• Take charge of all post-offer admin: background checks, visa sponsorship, contracts, etc making sure new hires have a smooth journey.

• Lead off-boarding processes that protect the business and leave departing employees with a positive impression.

• Enable our finance team to run payroll smoothly for new joiners, leavers, promotions, etc and make sure all data changes are captured and reflected accurately.

• Manage the end to end benefits administration process quickly and effectively.

• Manage our HRIS (we use Bamboo), keep all our systems and records up to date, and create people reports that help the business make smart decisions.

• Stay sharp on all things AnyVan — our products, processes, policies, and service standards.

• Jump in on any other ad-hoc people operations work that comes up (because there’s always something new in a scale-up!). For example we're growing fast, so there's opportunity to assist in research on employment law, benefits, and local requirements in new markets.

What we think you'll need to be successful in the role;

• Proven, hands-on HR Administrative/People Ops experience in high-growth, fast-moving environments.

• You'll be used to working in small, highly visible teams with lots of accountability and rolling up your sleeves and delivering good results quickly.

• Hands-on experience with HR and Payroll systems like Bamboo, Sage, Payfit and you know how to get the most out of them.

• Familiarity with HR systems and tools, with a passion for automation, reporting, and improving user experience.

• Exceptional attention to detail, plus the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay organised in a busy, fast-changing environment.

• Solution-focused and action-oriented, you know how to take ownership and deliver meaningful, high-impact work at pace.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with Sage Payroll (SA) and PayFit (UK)

• Experience with BBBEE administration in SA.

• Familiarity with BambooHR

• Exposure to international employment law (UK/SA/LATAM)

Why you’ll love working here
At AnyVan, you’ll join a passionate, driven team that’s scaling at pace. We’re informal but professional, ambitious but human, and we believe in working hard while having fun along the way. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, own meaningful work, and help shape the future of our HR function as we continue to grow across borders.

Our company values are:

• Have fun, get it done (work hard play hard, satisfaction in results, do the right thing)

• Progress over perfection (Innovate and disrupt, Curious and adaptable, Work quick, learn quicker)

• One team thinking big (Collaborate and communicate, Celebrate wins , Embrace challenges)

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our mission and contribute to our vibrant culture.