HR and People Operations Specialist (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking a Remote HR & People Operations Expert contractor to design multi-step tasks that test AI systems on payroll, workforce planning, policy application, and employee lifecycle processes. The role emphasizes translating real HR work into structured, measurable tasks with clear instructions and grading criteria.

You will work fully remotely for a global scope, with about 10 hours per task and compensation between $45 and $90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll operations experience.
• Experience in workforce planning and HR policy.
• Ability to translate real-world HR work into measurable tasks.
• Strong English proficiency (B2+; C1 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design multi-step tasks based on real HR workflows.
• Define objective grading criteria for consistent evaluation.
• Create tasks requiring professional judgment and interpretation.
• Prepare HR documents, payroll reports, and headcount data.
• Identify and flag ambiguous or ungradable tasks.
• Deliver tasks on schedule while upholding quality standards.

Skills

Payroll operations

Workforce planning

HR policy

Employee lifecycle

Job description

HR & People Operations Expert (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Position: HR & People Operations Expert

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $45–$90/hour equivalent

Location: Remote (Global)

About the Opportunity

An organization is seeking experienced HR and People Operations professionals to design realistic, multi-step tasks that evaluate AI systems' ability to handle complex HR workflows. The role focuses on transforming real-world HR work into structured, challenging tasks with clear instructions, supporting documents, and objective grading criteria.

No prior AI experience is required. Strong English proficiency is essential (B2 minimum; C1 preferred).

Key Responsibilities

• Design multi-step tasks based on real HR workflows, including payroll operations, workforce planning, policy application, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Define objective grading criteria that enable consistent evaluation across qualified reviewers.
• Create tasks requiring professional judgment and careful interpretation of supporting materials.
• Prepare or source relevant documents, including HR policies, payroll reports, headcount data, and employment agreements.
• Identify and flag ambiguous or ungradable tasks before submission.
• Deliver approved tasks on schedule while maintaining the required quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in payroll, workforce planning, HR policy, or employee lifecycle operations.
• Strong understanding of HR workflows and the practical application of policies and procedures.
• Ability to translate real-world HR work into clearly defined, measurable tasks.
• Strong written and spoken English proficiency (B2 minimum; C1 preferred).
• Ability to work across spreadsheets, reports, and policy documents simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of direct responsibility in payroll, workforce planning, HR policy, or employee lifecycle operations.
• Experience developing or applying structured standards, such as HR policies, payroll checklists, process documentation, compliance frameworks, or training assessments.
• HR certification such as SHRM, CIPD, PHR, or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience with AI or large language model (LLM) evaluation.

Compensation

• Earn up to $90/hour equivalent.
• Approximately 10 hours per task.
• Fully remote contract opportunity with no geographic restrictions.
• Work involves task-based deliverables evaluated against defined quality standards.