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Wise Pelican - HR & Recruitment Specialist

South Africa - Remote

At Wise Pelican, we're all about making direct mail smarter and more efficient for businesses. 

We help companies reach their customers through well-designed, effective mail campaigns, delivering personalized messages right to their doorsteps. We’ve built a solid reputation for being a trusted partner in the direct mail space, and we’re proud of our hard-working, international team that helps bring our vision to life.

Our company is based in Arizona, but we embrace remote work, allowing us to tap into global talent and offer flexibility. We believe in creating a positive environment where our people can grow, share ideas, and do their best work.

If you’re looking for a place where your contributions truly matter and where you’ll be supported in your career growth, Wise Pelican is the right fit for you!

We’re looking for an HR & Recruitment Specialist who’s experienced, proactive, and ready to take charge of human resources for our global teams. If you're someone who thrives on creating positive work environments and aligning HR practices across diverse teams, we’d love to have you on board!

Your main responsibilities will include:
🌟 Manage recruitment and staffing, from job postings to hiring top talent
🌟 Address employee relations and resolve issues thoughtfully and effectively
🌟 Develop and implement a performance management system
🌟 Create training programs to enhance team skills and efficiency
🌟 Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal HR regulations
🌟 Administer benefits programs and manage enrollments
🌟 Develop and update HR policies to meet organizational needs

⏰This is a full-time role with some flexibility in the working hours, as long as you have a 4-hour overlap with US Mountain Time (GMT-7). Your working hours will be 11am-8pm CET

Requirements

To excel in this role, you need to have: 

✅ Knowledge in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
✅ Proven experience as an HR Specialist or Generalist
✅ Strong understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Proficient in HR software and tools
✅ Familiar with multinational company environments

Brownie points for:

⭐ Experience with cultural awareness and diverse teams
⭐ Basic project management skills

Our ideal candidate is someone with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, who can build strong relationships with team members across the globe. You’re organized, approachable, and excited about helping others succeed in their roles.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

💰$2,000–$2,500* per month

🌍 Full time & fully remote position

🏖️Paid time off - 22 days annually, inclusive of sick leave

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

The JobRack team are working with Wise Pelican to help them find their new team member. 

The hiring process for this position will include the following steps:

  1. Completing the application form on JobRack.
  2. Recording a short video introduction of yourself.
  3. If shortlisted, completing test tasks.
  4. Attending video interviews to discuss your previous experience and the new role in more detail.

The JobRack team has gained a full understanding of Wise Pelican’s needs and will review, filter, screen and test candidates in line with this.

To ensure your application is considered, take the time to carefully read the job description and submit a high-quality application.

We will, of course, provide you with feedback throughout the process.

At the request of Wise Pelican, applications for this position must be submitted through JobRack and direct contact with the employer is not allowed. 

Please note that this position requires 100% commitment and is not suitable for those seeking a side job, freelance work, or part-time employment. It is important to only apply if you intend this to be your primary and only full-time job. Any attempts to work multiple full-time jobs without the knowledge of your employer may result in termination and a ban from applying to other jobs on the JobRack site.



Got questions about working remotely? Check out JobRack’s FAQ for answers to everything you might want to know. https://jobrack.eu/jobseeker-faq

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Job Profile

Regions

Africa

Countries

South Africa

Restrictions

Fully remote Fully remote position Independent contractor Independent contractor only

Benefits/Perks

Flexibility Flexible working hours Full-time Fully remote Paid Time Off Part-time Remote-first company Remote work Salary Sick Leave

Tasks
  • Address employee relations
  • Administer benefits
  • Create training programs
  • Develop performance management system
  • Ensure compliance
  • Manage recruitment
  • Update hr policies
Skills

Business administration Communication Excel Hr software Human Resources Interpersonal Labor Laws Management Organizational Problem-solving Project Management Recruitment

Experience

3 years

Education

Business Business Administration Related Field

Timezones

Africa/Johannesburg UTC+2 UTC-7