Human Resources Assistant

About the role

Virufy is seeking a proactive, people-focused Human Resources Manager to lead people operations for our globally distributed volunteer team. Reporting to organizational leadership and working closely with team leads, you will oversee the full volunteer lifecycle, strengthen HR systems and policies, and help build an inclusive, accountable, mission-driven culture.

Key responsibilities

• Talent acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment, including job descriptions, postings, applicant screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Onboarding and offboarding: Manage agreements, documentation, system access, orientation, and transition processes.
• HR policies and records: Develop and maintain policies, standard operating procedures, volunteer records, organizational charts, and other people-related documentation.
• Performance management: Build practical processes for goal setting, feedback cycles, check-ins, recognition, and support for underperforming team members.
• Workforce planning: Partner with leadership and team leads on role design, team structure, retention, and volunteer engagement.
• Culture and engagement: Support a positive and inclusive remote culture through team check-ins, engagement initiatives, conflict resolution, and clear communication.
• HR reporting: Track metrics such as headcount, vacancies, onboarding completion, engagement, and retention, and translate findings into recommendations.
• Compliance: Help ensure HR practices align with applicable laws, nonprofit best practices, privacy expectations, and Virufy policies.
• Team leadership: Guide and mentor HR volunteers or interns and coordinate priorities across the HR function.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in human resources, people operations, talent management, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee or volunteer relations, and HR policy development.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with close attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse, globally distributed team.
• Sound judgment, empathy, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters.
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and managing multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack. Experience with applicant-tracking or HR information systems is a plus.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit, startup, healthcare, research, or volunteer-led organization.
• Experience managing or mentoring HR team members.
• Familiarity with US employment law and international volunteer management.
• Experience supporting organizational design, workforce planning, or HR analytics.

Time commitment

10 to 15 hours per week for at least 6 months. Flexible remote schedule, with attendance at a weekly team meeting and regular responsiveness through Slack and email. Some overlap with US time zones is preferred.

Why join Virufy

Apply your HR expertise to an international nonprofit advancing accessible global health technology. Shape the people systems and culture of a diverse, mission-driven organization. Collaborate with professionals and volunteers across healthcare, AI, research, engineering, and operations.

To apply

Apply at virufy.org/en/join-us and include your resume and a brief note explaining your interest in the role and your relevant HR experience.