HR & Engagement Specialist

TalentPop App; Durban; Remote; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPop is seeking an HR & Engagement Specialist to foster a vibrant remote-first culture. This entry-level role involves enhancing employee experiences, recognizing contributions, and maintaining clear communication. Ideal for those passionate about people, this position offers unlimited PTO and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Health stipend or HMO coverage

Learning and development support

Virtual events and games

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow in the HR field.
• Enjoys building connections and enhancing employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Design campaigns to boost team morale.
• Plan birthday and work anniversary celebrations.
• Support performance check-ins and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Creativity

Tools

Slack

Canva

GSuite

Job description

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Join Us as an HR & Engagement Specialist – People Operations

Remote | Full-Time | Entry-Level

At TalentPop, people are at the heart of everything we do. As our team continues to grow, we're looking for someone who’s excited to build connections, create a meaningful employee experience, and support our people-first culture.

We’re hiring an HR & Engagement Specialist – People Operations to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone early in their HR career who wants to make a real impact in a remote-first, high-growth company.

Your Mission

You'll be the energy behind our internal culture — celebrating our people, keeping communication flowing, and helping every team member feel seen, supported, and connected.

What a Week Might Look Like

• Designing a fun Slack campaign to boost morale or highlight team wins
• Planning birthday and work anniversary shoutouts
• Helping a new hire feel welcome from day one
• Supporting performance check-ins and documentation
• Researching wellness ideas or DEI best practices to share with the team
• Coordinating billing data and helping keep HR records clean and updated
  
  

We’d Love To Work With Someone Who

• Loves working with people and is always thinking of ways to brighten someone’s day
• Communicates clearly and enjoys collaborating with others
• Is detail-oriented but also creative
• Has experience (or is eager to learn) with tools like Slack, Canva, and GSuite
  
  

What You’ll Enjoy

• A fully remote setup – work where you’re most comfortable
• Unlimited PTO – recharge when you need to
• Health stipend or HMO coverage
• Learning and development support
• A genuinely supportive and fun team culture
• Virtual events, games, and surprise team goodies
  
  

If you’re someone who thrives on connecting people, creating great experiences, and making the workplace feel a little more human — we’d love to meet you.

Apply now and help us shape the heart of TalentPop.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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