Remote Human Resources Specialist

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Location:
Remote from Latin America Position Type: Full-time

Salary:
$2,000 USD/month Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Business Hours Job Overview Our Client is a modern, technology-forward enterprise dedicated to operational efficiency, employee development, and organizational growth. Recognizing that sustainable expansion relies on optimized people operations paired with modern digital infrastructure, they foster a culture built on scalable processes, continuous improvement, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. To support their scaling team, they rely on versatile professionals who bridge the gap between talent management and system administration. The Role Our Client is seeking a dual-impact Human Resources Specialist & Technology Manager to lead their people operations, talent initiatives, and internal technology systems. Serving as a key operational anchor, this professional manages the end-to-end employee lifecycle—spanning talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement—while simultaneously administering company software systems, user access controls, vendor relationships, and digital process automation. This position is ideal for a tech-savvy HR generalist who excels at building scalable systems, optimizing workflows, and delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities
Human Resources & People Operations
- Leads full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition initiatives, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, structured onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
- Maintains confidential employee records, coordinates payroll activities, manages benefits administration, and oversees leave requests in compliance with company policies.
- Drives performance management cycles, employee evaluations, professional development programs, and workforce retention strategies.
- Partner with leadership to draft and update HR policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and employee handbooks.
- Coordinates employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications, acting as a trusted, empathetic resource for employee relations.
- Tracks key HR metrics (turnover, retention, hiring velocity, and employee satisfaction) to inform organizational planning. Technology Management & Systems Administration
- Serves as the primary system administrator across internal software platforms, managing user creation, permissions, account offboarding, and equipment assignments.
- Coordinates with external IT vendors and service providers to oversee hardware, software licenses, subscriptions, and renewal schedules.
- Evaluates, implements, and integrates cloud-based business tools (HRIS, communication, payroll, accounting, and operational software) to automate manual tasks and elevate operational flow.
- Provides basic technical troubleshooting and desktop support for remote employees while documenting software workflows and technology policies.
- Assists with corporate cybersecurity initiatives, managing access controls, password security standards, and data protection best practices. Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies Required Qualifications
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Experience:
3+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Business Operations, Technology Management, or a combined administrative capacity.
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Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- HR Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of core HR practices, talent acquisition, compliance, employee relations, and performance management framework.
- Software Administration: Demonstrated experience administering HRIS, payroll, and cloud-based business applications, with strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Language & Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, equipped to interact empathetically with employees and clearly with leadership and technical vendors.
- Problem-Solving & Detail Orientation: High organizational discipline with the ability to manage confidential data, oversee concurrent projects, and proactively improve processes.
- Remote Workspace: Dedicated home office with reliable high-speed internet, computer, webcam, and headset. Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on administrative experience with platforms such as Microsoft 365, AWS, ActivTrak, or specialized workforce productivity and monitori