Senior HR Operations & Executive Specialist (BambooHR) (Remote)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R48,100 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Senior HR Operations & Executive Specialist (BambooHR)
* Department:Human Resources & Executive Operations
Department:Human Resources & Executive Operations
* Employment Type:Full-Time Independent Contractor (40 Hours/Week)
Employment Type:Full-Time Independent Contractor (40 Hours/Week)
* Location:Remote (LATAM or South Africa)
Location:Remote (LATAM or South Africa)
* Working Hours:Full-Time (US Business Hours Aligned)
Working Hours:Full-Time (US Business Hours Aligned)
Position Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Senior HR Operations & Executive Specialist to serve as a strategic partner to our leadership team. This high-visibility role requires deep expertise inBambooHRand modern HR technology suites. You will take full ownership of our HR infrastructure: managing candidate pipelines, screening resumes with sharp discernment, drafting offer letters, maintaining compliance, and providing high-level executive support.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Systems Management & BambooHR Administration(Core Focus)
* BambooHR Mastery:Own the administration of BambooHR—managing employee records, onboarding workflows, time-off tracking, performance metrics, and custom reporting.
BambooHR Mastery:Own the administration of BambooHR—managing employee records, onboarding workflows, time-off tracking, performance metrics, and custom reporting.
* Tech Stack Optimization:Maintain and optimize integrated tools (ATS platforms like Greenhouse/Lever, DocuSign/PandaDoc, Slack, and Google Workspace) to ensure seamless data flow.
Tech Stack Optimization:Maintain and optimize integrated tools (ATS platforms like Greenhouse/Lever, DocuSign/PandaDoc, Slack, and Google Workspace) to ensure seamless data flow.
* Compliance & Records:Ensure digital employee files, contractor agreements, tax docs, and compliance records remain confidential and flawlessly organized.
Compliance & Records:Ensure digital employee files, contractor agreements, tax docs, and compliance records remain confidential and flawlessly organized.
2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
* High-Level Resume Screening:Review high-volume candidate submissions, evaluating capability, trajectory, and culture fit beyond surface-level keywords.
High-Level Resume Screening:Review high-volume candidate submissions, evaluating capability, trajectory, and culture fit beyond surface-level keywords.
* Contract Generation:Draft, customize, and execute error-free offer letters, contractor agreements, and compensation packages.
Contract Generation:Draft, customize, and execute error-free offer letters, contractor agreements, and compensation packages.
* Onboarding Workflows:Build and execute structured BambooHR checklists for a seamless, world-class onboarding experience.
Onboarding Workflows:Build and execute structured BambooHR checklists for a seamless, world-class onboarding experience.
3. Executive Support & Operations
* Meeting Moderation & Action Tracking:Prepare meeting agendas, attend strategy calls to capture structured action items, and drive execution.
Meeting Moderation & Action Tracking:Prepare meeting agendas, attend strategy calls to capture structured action items, and drive execution.
* Calendar & Priority Management:Triage executive scheduling, manage inbox priorities, and keep leadership focused on core goals.
Calendar & Priority Management:Triage executive scheduling, manage inbox priorities, and keep leadership focused on core goals.
* Process Documentation:Author and maintain comprehensive SOPs, employee handbooks, and internal policy guides.
Process Documentation:Author and maintain comprehensive SOPs, employee handbooks, and internal policy guides.
Qualifications & Requirements
* BambooHR Expertise (Mandatory):Proven, hands-on administration experience in BambooHR (custom reporting, workflow automations, database management).
BambooHR Expertise (Mandatory):Proven, hands-on administration experience in BambooHR (custom reporting, workflow automations, database management).
* HR Tech Stack Fluency:Proficiency across modern ATS platforms, digital signature tools (DocuSign/PandaDoc), and Google Workspace.
HR Tech Stack Fluency:Proficiency across modern ATS platforms, digital signature tools (DocuSign/PandaDoc), and Google Workspace.
* Proven Track Record:4+ years in HR operations, recruitment coordination, or high-level executive support roles.
Proven Track Record:4+ years in HR operations, recruitment coordination, or high-level executive support roles.
* Language & Communication:Native or near-native written and spoken English with sophisticated executive presence.
Language & Communication:Native or near-native written and spoken English with sophisticated executive presence.
* Core Qualities:High cognitive ability and discernment, relentless attention to detail, proactive process ownership, and 100% discretion with sensitive data.
Core Qualities:High cognitive ability and discernment, relentless attention to detail, proactive process ownership, and 100% d
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →