Talent Experience Specialist/HR

The Global Talent Co.; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1,030,000 - 1,374,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote talent firm is seeking a Talent Experience Specialist & HR Admin. This role involves overseeing the employee journey, ensuring HR compliance, and enhancing employee engagement in an innovative environment. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in HR and a passion for creating a positive workplace culture. Join us to shape impactful HR initiatives and contribute to our remote team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Impactful HR initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR or People Operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance and policies.
• Demonstrated experience in managing employee experience programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end talent experience.
• Ensure HR compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage benefits administration and payroll coordination.
• Support recruitment processes and track HR metrics.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Employee relations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Rippling platform

Job description

Talent Experience Specialist & HR Admin

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Talent Experience Specialist & HR Admin to lead and elevate our people operations. This role combines employee experience, HR administration, and policy compliance, ensuring that our team members are supported throughout their journey while the company remains aligned with best-in-class HR practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in HR policies, compliance, and employee relations, along with a passion for creating a seamless and engaging employee experience. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Oversee and optimize the end-to-end talent experience, from onboarding through the full employee journey.

  • Champion employee well-being and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

  • Design and oversee onboarding and offboarding processes that ensure smooth transitions.

  • Develop initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and retention.

• HR Administration & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies across jurisdictions.

  • Support policy creation, review, and implementation, aligning with best HR practices.

  • Manage benefits administration and coordinate with payroll as needed.

• Talent Operations & Support

  • Partner with managers on employee relations matters, providing guidance on performance, growth, and conflict resolution.

  • Track key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance) and recommend improvements.

  • Support recruitment processes as needed, ensuring a high-quality candidate and employee journey.

• Learning & Development (Nice-to-Have)

  • Support with training resources and coordinate occasional learning initiatives to encourage professional growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or related roles, with at least 2 years at a senior level.

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and compliance standards.

• Demonstrated experience managing employee experience programs and HR administration.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR support.

• Experience working in an international or remote-first environment is a plus.

• Bonus: Familiarity with the Rippling platform (HRIS/payroll) — not required, but a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing remote talent companies.

• The chance to partner with some of the most exciting global tech and AI companies.

• Ownership of impactful HR initiatives and the ability to shape the employee journey at scale.

• A collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, learning, and growth.

• Professional development opportunities in a dynamic and international environment.