HR Specialist - People Operations

TalentPop App; East London; Remote; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPop is seeking an HR Specialist to foster an engaging and inclusive remote culture. Responsibilities include managing team communication, recognition efforts, and assisting onboarding processes. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, along with familiarity with remote collaboration tools.

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

• Entry-level with a focus on people and culture.
• Proactive approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging Slack content and manage a monthly calendar.
• Assist in coordinating performance check-ins and onboarding materials.
• Support wellness and DEI initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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

Job description

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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!

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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