HR Specialist - People Operations

TalentPop App; Durban; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPop is seeking an HR Specialist to develop a people-first culture in a remote-first company. The successful candidate will engage in communication initiatives, support onboarding, and contribute to wellness programs. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive environment.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Create engaging Slack content and manage a monthly calendar of engagement initiatives.
• Assist in onboarding materials and coordinate performance check-ins.
• Research and contribute to wellness and DEI initiatives.

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!