Human Resources Coordinator – Mauritius Studio

About the role

Steamroller Animation is looking for a Human Resources Coordinator for its Mauritius studio. The role acts as the main HR point of contact for Mauritius-based employees, covering day-to-day HR queries, employee records, payroll data, onboarding, offboarding and employee relations, while keeping HR processes aligned with Mauritian labour law.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Mauritius employees, guiding them on policies, leave and employment conditions, and escalating complex matters to the Talent & Culture lead or head of department.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the studio's HRIS, including status changes, leave balances and compensation changes.
• Track and compile payroll data for Mauritius employees, audit vendor reports and authorise final payments.
• Screen candidate applications, take part in interviews and manage onboarding, including work agreements under the Workers' Rights Act 2019, orientation, benefits and first-90-day check-ins.
• Administer leave programs and statutory obligations such as end-of-year bonuses, PRGF contributions and payslip compliance.
• Support employee relations, including disciplinary and performance-improvement processes, and coordinate offboarding, exit interviews and final pay.
• Process employment verification requests, assist with engagement programs and employee experience initiatives, and act as a first point of contact for benefits questions.
• Work with the Head of TC and the People & Operations Manager to design and update policies, monitor employment legislation and liaise with regulators and government departments.

Required profile

• 2-4 years of HR experience, ideally in a Mauritius or regional context.
• Working knowledge of the Mauritius Workers' Rights Act 2019 and the Employment Relations Act, including leave, work agreements, termination, notice and statutory bonus provisions.
• Experience maintaining HRIS platforms and employee records with attention to data accuracy.
• English communication skills; French is a strong asset.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally and to work in a dual-reporting structure across time zones.
• Creative, media or production experience is a plus; SHRM-CP, CIPD or equivalent certification is a plus.