Hr & Engagement Specialist – People Operations

Talentpop App; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking an HR & Engagement Specialist to enhance their people operations. This remote entry-level role focuses on building connections and celebrating team culture within a supportive and fun environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a detail-oriented yet creative mindset, eager to contribute to a thriving workplace.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Health stipend or HMO coverage

Learning and development support

Supportive team culture

Virtual events and surprise goodies

Qualifications

• Early in HR career with a people-focused approach.
• Experience or eagerness to learn about tools like Slack, Canva, and GSuite.

Responsibilities

• Design campaigns to boost morale and team spirit.
• Support performance check-ins and maintain HR records.
• Plan birthday and work anniversary celebrations.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Creativity

Tools

Slack

Canva

GSuite

Job description

HR & Engagement Specialist – People Operations

Join Us as an HR & Engagement Specialist – People Operations

Location: Remote | Type: Full-Time | Level: 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: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa