People Operations Specialist

TalentPop App; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPop is hiring a People Operations Specialist I to foster an engaging and inclusive team culture. The role involves managing communication, supporting onboarding, and promoting wellness initiatives while working remotely. Ideal for proactive individuals passionate about HR, this position offers unlimited PTO and a health stipend.

Benefits

Fully Remote

Unlimited PTO

Health stipend

Learning & Development opportunities

Supportive Team Culture

Team Engagement Activities

Qualifications

• Proactive and people-centered approach to tasks.
• Creative thinking for engaging content.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging content and manage engagement calendar.
• Support onboarding and performance check-ins.
• Assist in wellness program and DEI initiatives.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaborative mindset

People-centered approach

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Slack

Canva

GSuite

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We’re Hiring: People Operations Specialist I

At TalentPop, we believe our people are our power. We're looking for a People Operations Specialist I to help create an engaging, inclusive, and values-driven culture that supports the well-being and development of every team member. This is a great opportunity to jumpstart your People Ops career in a fast-growing, remote-first company.

What You’ll Do

• Culture & Communication: Craft engaging Slack content, design visuals (via Canva), and manage a monthly engagement calendar.
• Recognition & Connection: Celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and new hires. Lead recognition efforts at town halls and across channels.
• Performance & Onboarding Support: Assist in performance check-ins, improvement plans, and onboarding materials while helping new hires settle in.
• Wellness & DEI: Research and support wellness programs and DEI initiatives that improve member well-being and inclusivity.
• Billing Assistance: Help verify billing data and maintain accurate documentation as part of HR's support for client operations.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with HR, department heads, and leadership to support people-first initiatives and report on progress.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
• A proactive, people-centered approach to tasks
• Creative thinking and an eye for engaging content
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Familiarity with Slack, Canva, GSuite is a plus
  
  

Technical Requirements

• Personally-owned PC or laptop with at least an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent (e.g., AMD Ryzen 5)
• Minimum internet speed of 20 Mbps for both upload and download
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Fully Remote – Work from wherever you’re happiest and most productive
• Unlimited PTO – We trust you to recharge when needed
• Health stipend
• Learning & Development – Ongoing access to training and growth opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Inclusive, fun, and always collaborative
• Team Engagement Activities – Virtual events, games, and surprises throughout the year
  
  

If you're passionate about people, community, and culture — 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

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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