HR & People Operations Architect — Remote Contractor

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking an HR & People Operations Expert contractor to design realistic, multi-step HR tasks with objective criteria for grading. You’ll turn real HR workflows into benchmark tasks that test what AI systems can actually do, drawing on payroll, policy, and employee lifecycle experience.

The role emphasizes clear grading standards, scalable task materials, and the ability to judge documents, reports, and agreements. Strong English required; fully remote worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on HR/payroll/workflow experience.
• Experience creating structured HR standards and checklists.
• Ability to design graded, objective tasks with reference materials.
• Strong English communication (B2/C1).

Responsibilities

• Design multi-step HR tasks with reference files.
• Define objective grading criteria for consistent review.
• Create supporting materials: policy documents, payroll reports, agreements.
• Flag ambiguous or ungradable tasks.
• Deliver tasks on schedule and to quality standards.

Skills

Payroll operations

Workforce planning

HR policy

Employee lifecycle

English proficiency

Education

HR certification (SHRM, CIPD, PHR)

Job description

Zekai is seeking an HR & People Operations Expert contractor to design realistic, multi-step HR tasks with objective criteria for grading. You’ll turn real HR workflows into benchmark tasks that test what AI systems can actually do, drawing on payroll, policy, and employee lifecycle experience.

The role emphasizes clear grading standards, scalable task materials, and the ability to judge documents, reports, and agreements. Strong English required; fully remote worldwide.