HR Specialist - People Operations

TalentPop App; Bloemfontein; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing remote-first company, TalentPop is seeking an HR Specialist dedicated to cultivating a vibrant culture that prioritizes employee growth and well-being. Responsibilities include managing communication initiatives, supporting onboarding, and promoting inclusivity within the team. If you thrive on creativity and fostering community, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your HR career.

Benefits

Fully Remote – Work from wherever you're most productive

Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need to recharge

Monthly Health Stipend and/or Health and Dental Insurance

Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities

Supportive, Collaborative, and Inclusive Culture

Fun Team Engagement Activities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, empathetic, and people-first mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging Slack content and design team visuals using Canva.
• Assist in coordinating onboarding materials and performance check-ins.
• Support HR-related billing tasks and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Slack

Canva

GSuite

Job description

We’re Hiring: HR Specialist

At TalentPop, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We're looking for a dedicated and creative HR Specialist to help foster a values-driven, engaging, and inclusive culture that supports every team member’s growth and well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career within a fast-growing, remote-first company.

What You’ll Do

• Culture & Communication: Create engaging Slack content, design team visuals (using Canva), and manage a monthly calendar of engagement initiatives.
• Recognition & Community: Celebrate milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, and new hires. Lead recognition efforts during town halls and across internal channels.
• Performance & Onboarding Support: Assist in coordinating performance check-ins, improvement plans, and onboarding materials, helping new team members thrive from day one.
• Wellness & DEI: Research and contribute to wellness and DEI initiatives that enhance employee experience and promote inclusivity.
• Billing & Documentation: Support HR-related billing tasks by verifying data and ensuring accurate records that align with client operations.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Partner with HR leadership and department heads to support people-first programs and track progress through regular reporting.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive, empathetic, and people-first mindset
• Creativity and an eye for engaging content
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Slack, Canva, and GSuite is a plus
  
  

Technical Requirements

• A personal computer with at least an Intel Core i5 processor or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent
• Stable internet connection with minimum speeds of 20 Mbps upload and download
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Fully Remote – Work from wherever you're most productive
• Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need to recharge
• Monthly Health Stipend and/or Health and Dental Insurance (depending on location)
• Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities
• A Supportive, Collaborative, and Inclusive Culture
• Fun Team Engagement Activities – Virtual games, events, and surprises all year round
  
  

If you’re passionate about people, culture, and community — and ready to grow your career in HR — we’d love to meet you.

Apply now and help us make TalentPop an even better place to work!