HR Specialist - 17989

Full-Time, Independent Contractor
Location: South Africa (Remote)
U.S. work hours 

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.

• Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll across applicable jurisdictions

• Coordinate with external payroll providers as needed

• Maintain payroll records and reporting documentation

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and labor regulations

• Manage employment agreements and contractor documentation

• Maintain HR policies and ensure adherence across the company

• Stay current on regulatory updates affecting payroll and benefits

• Maintain employee records and HR systems

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes

• Partner with leadership on HR best practices

• Assist with employee relations matters as needed

• 3+ years of HR experience with strong payroll ownership

• Demonstrated experience managing compliance and benefits programs

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

• Strong understanding of employment regulations and HR best practices

• Experience working in remote environments

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Proactive and self-sufficient

• Comfortable operating independently as the primary HR lead

• Strong communication skills