HR Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an HR Specialist to join a fast‑growing global business operating fully remotely from South Africa. The role will support the complete employee lifecycle, from onboarding to off‑boarding, and ensure HR operations run smoothly, accurately and in line with U.S. employment regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, off‑boarding, exit interviews and maintain employment documentation.
• Administer and keep the HRIS up‑to‑date, managing records, workflows and permissions.
• Assist managers with documentation, policy interpretation and day‑to‑day HR guidance.
• Monitor processes, identify efficiency improvements and support system performance.
• Prepare regular and ad‑hoc HR reports, dashboards and workforce analytics for business decisions.
• Develop executive‑ready presentations summarising key HR metrics and trends.
• Maintain personnel files, support compliance audits and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2‑5 years of progressive HR experience, including HR operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment laws; multi‑state experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Paylocity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel for reporting and dashboard creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for executive presentations.