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

Synthires; California; Remote; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contract

Job summary

Synthires is seeking an HR & People Operations Expert for a remote, contract role to design realistic, multi-step tasks that evaluate AI systems on HR workflows, including payroll operations, workforce planning, policy application and employee lifecycle processes. Ideal candidates have strong English proficiency (B2 minimum; C1 preferred) and hands-on HR experience.

You will create structured tasks, provide supporting documents, and define objective grading criteria to ensure consistent

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.

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.

Skills

Payroll operations

Workforce planning

HR policy application

Employee lifecycle

Excel / spreadsheets

Clear task specification

Education

HR certification (SHRM, CIPD, PHR)

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.