HR Specialist

Full-Time, Independent Contractor

Location: South Africa (Remote)

U.S. work hours 

Role Overview

We are seeking a HR Specialist to own and manage payroll, compliance, and employee benefits administration.

This role will serve as the primary HR lead for the organization, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a smooth employee experience across the company.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone who can both manage and execute.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

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  Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing

  
  


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  Ensure accurate and timely payroll across applicable jurisdictions

  
  


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  Coordinate with external payroll providers as needed

  
  


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  Maintain payroll records and reporting documentation

  
  

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

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  Ensure compliance with employment laws and labor regulations

  
  


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  Manage employment agreements and contractor documentation

  
  


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  Maintain HR policies and ensure adherence across the company

  
  


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  Stay current on regulatory updates affecting payroll and benefits

  
  

Benefits Administration

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  Manage employee benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, leave policies, etc.)

  
  


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  Act as liaison with benefits providers

  
  


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  Handle enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries

  
  


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  Evaluate and recommend improvements to benefits offerings

  
  

HR Operations

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  Maintain employee records and HR systems

  
  


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  Support onboarding and offboarding processes

  
  


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  Partner with leadership on HR best practices

  
  


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  Assist with employee relations matters as needed

  
  

Required Experience

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  3+ years of HR experience with strong payroll ownership

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience managing compliance and benefits programs

  
  


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  Experience supporting companies with international or cross-border payroll is a plus

  
  


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  Strong understanding of employment regulations and HR best practices

  
  


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  Experience working in remote environments

  
  

Profile

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  Highly organized and detail-oriented

  
  


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  Proactive and self-sufficient

  
  


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  Comfortable operating independently as the primary HR lead

  
  


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  Strong communication skills