Talent Operations & Recruitment Specialist (Remote, Contract)

Help build a world-class global HR function inside an AI-first, high-performance organization

Title: Talent Operations & Recruitment Specialist - Remote · Independent Contractor (Retainer-Based)

Location Eligibility & Work Model

This is a fully remote role.

We operate across multiple global regions and time zones. This role requires regular working-hour overlap with teams operating primarily across Asia-Pacific and European time zones, with flexibility during peak hiring periods.

Final eligibility is assessed during screening based on time-zone alignment, availability, and legal ability to work as an independent contractor.

Engagement type: Independent Contractor engagement on a monthly retainer basis. This role does not constitute an employment relationship.

Who We Are

We are an AI-first technology and services company operating across health, wellbeing, education, and performance. We move quickly, build globally, and rely on AI-enabled systems to scale our teams, products, and services. Our HR function supports a culture anchored in speed, accountability, and values-led leadership.

Our Culture & Values

We evaluate talent not only on expertise, but on alignment with our organizational DNA:

• AI-first mindset

We embed AI across all workflows - strategy, HR, sales, product, operations. We look for people eager to use automation and AI tools daily.

• Outcome-driven culture

We focus on KPIs, delivery, and measurable impact - not hours online. We expect self-management, ownership, and accountability.

• Fast-paced + scaling environment

Our pace is high and priorities shift rapidly. We value resilient individuals who adapt quickly and solve problems proactively.

• Radical communication

We maintain open transparency through documentation, dashboards, and strong communication practices. As HR, you should recruit people who excel in clarity and cross-team alignment.

• Cross-functional teamwork

Our work spans Tech, Strategy, Marketing, Sales, HR, and Product. We value emotionally intelligent team players with strong stakeholder management.

• High standards + mission alignment

We move fast while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and quality. Candidates must resonate with our mission of applying precision AI for global impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities: role scoping, sourcing, screening, interviews, and coordination
• Manage recruitment pipelines and candidate communication using ATS and AI-enabled tools
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes with structured checklists and documentation
• Maintain HR systems, contracts, and people records
• Support performance tracking, engagement processes, and operational reporting
• Use AI and automation to improve recruitment and people operations efficiency

Requirements Who You Are

• 2-4+ years experience as HR Generalist, HR Associate, with Recruitment and HR Operations.
• Comfortable working in an AI-led environment, with AI tool experience
• Skilled in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and pipeline management using AI-enhanced platforms
• Strong HR admin experience: contracts, onboarding, probation tracking, HRIS, policy creation, engagement, and performance tracking
• Strong onboarding and performance management experience: new hires, and performance agility
• Familiar with ATS / HRIS tools (Workable, Lever, Breezy, Skillspot AI, etc.) and Google Workspace
• Excellent communicator across time zones and cultures
• Detail-driven and highly organized, leveraging AI for documentation, scheduling, and workflow automation
• Thrives in a remote-first, fast-moving workplace

Nice-to-have

• Experience in remote-first global environments
• Background supporting engagement programs, or policy implementation
• Experience scaling companies or managing rapid hiring cycles

How to apply

• Submit your resume (highlight HR + recruitment experience and tools used)
• Upload a short cover letter (max 1 page) explaining how you will add value

What to expect -- Process for shortlisted candidates

• A brief questionnaire
• A self-guided asynchronous AI Video interview
• A short psychomteric-like test by our 3rd party provider
• HR live interview
• Hiring Manager live interview
• A test task / live working session

Benefits Compensation

Monthly retainer: USD $1,000-$1,500, depending on experience and scope of engagement.

Paid monthly in USD via bank transfer.

Closing note

This role is ideal for HR professionals who thrive in fast-moving, AI-powered environments and want to help build a high-performance global team.