Lifecycle Specialist: Time & Attendance - EMEA

Remote; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 457,000 - 1,030,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR platform company is looking for a Time & Attendance Specialist to ensure accurate management of Time & Attendance for international teams. The role involves maintaining compliance with labor laws, enhancing employee experience, and collaborating remotely. Ideal for candidates with HR experience and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and flexible working conditions offered.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

Mental health support

Stock options

Home office budget

Qualifications

• Experience handling HR responsibilities across multiple countries.
• Proven experience implementing time off and attendance policies.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Time & Attendance SOPs.
• Provide support for employee lifecycle queries.
• Enhance the employee journey based on feedback.

Skills

Solid operational experience in HR

Strong understanding of labor laws

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in English

Job description

Overview

About Remote: Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We enable businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. We operate fully remotely with a globally distributed team and asynchronous work culture.

We encourage every team member to bring their talents, experiences and culture to help build a best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, apply now and define the future of work.

What this job can offer you

The Time & Attendance Specialist will play an essential role in ensuring accurate and efficient management of Time & Attendance for Remote's external employees and clients. This individual contributor position emphasizes legal compliance and delivering an exceptional employee experience while maintaining efficient processes. You will report to the Time & Attendance Manager.

What you bring

• Solid operational experience in HR across multiple roles, with a focus on HR generalist responsibilities handling multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of local and international labor laws and regulations related to time tracking, attendance, and leave management. Familiarity with HR best practices in Time & Attendance.
• Proven experience implementing end-to-end time off and attendance policies based on country regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with employees, clients, and internal teams.
• Strong English communication; proficiency in another language is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, especially in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of Time & Attendance Standard Operating Procedures:
  • Contribute to developing up-to-date, efficient, and compliant SOPs for Time & Attendance.
  • Maintain and update policies that align with legal requirements.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Provide SME support for internal and external queries related to Employee Lifecycle and Time & Attendance.
  • Collaborate with clients and employees to address inquiries and guidance on Time & Attendance issues.
• Continuous Improvement of Employee Journey:
  • Gather feedback from stakeholders and leverage best practices to enhance the employee journey and experience.
• Data Management and Confidentiality:
  • Manage employee data securely and accurately. Support reporting, audit, compliance, and data integrity initiatives.
• Championing Remote's Values:
  • Promote Remote's values and contribute to the Lifecycle team's goals.

Practicals

• Reporting line: Manager Lifecycle: Time & Attendance
• Team: Lifecycle, Time & Attendance
• Location: Open to all; priority given to candidates in Europe to diversify teams
• Start date: As soon as possible

Application process

• AI Interview (async)
• Interview with recruiter
• Interview with future manager
• Interview with team members (no managers present)
• Interview with Senior Manager
• Bar Raiser Interview
• Prior employment verification

Remote's total rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations. We pay above in-location rates and do not engage in cheap-labor practices. We aim to inspire other companies to hire global talent and bring local wealth to developing countries.

Salary: The annual salary range for this full-time position is $26,350 — $59,300 USD.

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are described in our handbook. As a global company, some benefits are universal while others vary by country. Core benefits include:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours (async)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote, allowing you to plan your schedule around your life. Learn more at remote.com/async.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. Your life-work balance is important, and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first and fit work around your needs.

How to apply

• Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
• Submit your application and CV in English, the standard language used at Remote.
• If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, you may provide a LinkedIn profile instead.

We encourage applicants from all ethnic groups, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We have ERGs and make accommodations available upon request. You will be asked to voluntarily share your pronouns at the interview stage and may answer an anonymous demographic questionnaire when applying. Remote is an equal employment opportunity employer; your data helps us stay accountable. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.