Remote HR Compliance & Workforce Affairs

HireLATAM; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational institution is seeking a Remote HR Compliance & Workforce Affairs member. You will ensure compliance in HR processes and provide administrative support in a role requiring mid-level expertise. Fluency in English and strong HR experience are essential. This position is fully remote, and successful candidates will demonstrate autonomy, attention to detail, and familiarity with compliance research within the educational sector.

Benefits

Eight paid holidays per calendar year

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to work asynchronously, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.
• Available to work 8 hours per day, five days per week, during standard Pacific Time working hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance research and maintain associated documentation.
• Compile, review, and report on weekly, monthly, and annual HR and fiscal data.
• Administer recruitment, onboarding, and termination processes with accuracy and discretion.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Significant experience in HR support or administration

Research capabilities

Data entry experience

Administrative and/or customer support experience

Strong common sense and independent problem-solving ability

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong self-management and critical thinking skills

Tools

Salesforce or other CRM software

Microsoft Office/365; specifically SharePoint and Teams

Job description

Job Title: Remote HR Compliance & Workforce Affairs (100% Work From Home)

Location: Remote from Latin America

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $11-17 USD/hour (~$1,760 - $2,720 assuming 160 hrs. per month) depending on experience via Rippling payroll system

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 5:15pm Pacific Time

Job Overview:

Founded 30 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, our client enrolls students globally in its unique hybrid and 100% online graduate degree, certificate, and public programs. The University offers master's and doctoral programs in Psychology, Education and Business with diverse concentrations available within each of these programs. Their integrated, innovative curriculum is designed to be experiential and transformative.

Their graduates are engaged in varied professional contexts that include coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, facilitation, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.

Their graduate programs are available in two formats, hybrid and 100% online. This model supports students who are working professionals and balancing other life commitments to move forward towards their personal and professional future.

We are seeking a capable and proactive Human Resources team member for our client. This role requires mid-level expertise and a high level of discernment, combining administrative accuracy with fluency in HR processes. This position performs routine administrative work, provides research-informed support, and ensures procedural integrity, contributing to the effectiveness of the University’s executive tier. Success in this role depends on the ability to navigate nuanced situations, anticipate needs, and execute regulatory responsibilities reliably.

Responsibilities:

• Perform compliance research and maintain associated documentation.
• Compile, review, and report on weekly, monthly, and annual HR and fiscal data, ensuring accuracy and stakeholder clarity.
• Maintain and improve internal HR processes and documentation.
• Manage Human Resources and Fiscal data and documents, including sensitive employee records and financial data.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality standards by following procedures and maintaining consistent awareness of the potential impact of various activities and interactions.
• Administer recruitment, onboarding, and termination processes with accuracy and discretion.
• Review time sheets, process adjustments, and report on remote work activity data.
• Process out-of-office requests and manage calendars.
• Process employee expenses.
• Assist with AR/AP invoicing and provide light support to the Fiscal Management team.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff and faculty.
• Assess task priorities and manage daily workflow based on compliance, impact, and collaboration needs.

Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies:

Must-Haves:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Significant experience in HR support or administration.
• Research capabilities.
• Data entry experience.
• Administrative and/or customer support experience.
• Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative without constant oversight.
• Strong common sense and independent problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work asynchronously, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.
• Strong self-management and critical thinking skills.
• Strong internet connection.
• Available to work 8 hours per day, five days per week, during standard Pacific Time working hours.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with US workplace regulations.
• Experience supporting executives or working with fiscal or financial teams.
• Experience performing compliance research.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM software.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office/365; specifically SharePoint and Teams.
• Exposure to Accounting Software or other accounting software.

Note from Client:

PTO: Not provided for contractors. Unpaid time off can be approved as needed. Paid Holidays: Contract workers receive eight paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays typically align with major U.S. public holidays, however, workers residing outside the United States may substitute up to five of these holidays with public or religious holidays observed in their country of residence. Due to university closures, New Year’s Day, American Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day are fixed paid holidays and may not be substituted. Unpaid Breaks: The university is closed the entire week of American Thanksgiving and for two weeks during Christmas and New Year’s. During these weeks, staff typically do not perform work. Those who do not work during the weeks the school is closed do not receive payment for the days they do not work.

Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.

Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED

Your application cannot be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified.

Mandatory Knockout Questions

Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.

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