Remote HR Team Lead at WBL - LATAM Contract — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Schedule Constraints: This role requires fixed hours — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time (UTC-5/UTC-4), Monday through Friday. That's a 9-hour window, which significantly limits timezone flexibility. If you're based in Lisbon (UTC+1 in winter), that means working 2:00 PM–11:00 PM; in Bangkok (UTC+7) it would be 8:00 PM–5:00 AM — essentially a night shift. This role is best suited for nomads in the Americas or Western Europe.
Best Nomad Bases for This Role:
- Medellín, Colombia (UTC-5): Perfect timezone alignment. Cost of living ~$1,200–$1,800/month. Colombia offers a Digital Nomad Visa valid up to 2 years, making it ideal for a contract role.
- Mexico City, Mexico (UTC-6): One hour behind ET — very manageable. Monthly costs ~$1,500–$2,200. Mexico's Temporary Resident Visa is accessible.
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: One of the explicitly targeted countries, same UTC-4/UTC-5 timezone. Low cost of living relative to USD earnings.
Contract Nature: As a contract/consultant role paid in USD, you're responsible for your own taxes and benefits in your country of residence. The USD pay is advantageous in LATAM markets. No equipment stipend or coworking allowance is mentioned, so budget for those independently.
About World Business Lenders — Who We Are
At World Business Lenders (WBL), we specialize in offering short-term commercial loans secured by real estate, tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across the United States that often find traditional funding out of reach.
This is a fully remote Contract/Consultant role with working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. We're looking for candidates with exceptional English communication skills, both spoken and written. Please ensure your resume is submitted in English to be considered.
Overview:
Step into the role of People Department Team Lead and take charge of inspiring and guiding the team. Your mission is to attract, recruit, and retain the very best talent who will drive our organization forward. You'll be at the heart of crafting and executing innovative recruitment strategies, ensuring every candidate enjoys a positive and engaging experience, and partnering closely with hiring managers to fulfill our staffing goals with excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the People Department, including both Talent Acquisition and HR functions, ensuring smooth, high-performing operations fully aligned with business objectives.
- Manage, coach, and inspire the team, setting clear direction, priorities, and performance standards.
- Design and drive forward-looking recruitment strategies to attract and secure top-tier talent across the organization.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to anticipate workforce needs and translate them into effective hiring plans.
- Own the end-to-end recruitment function at a strategic level, ensuring consistency, speed, and an exceptional candidate experience.
- Oversee People Department (HR) operations and ensure smooth execution across the employee lifecycle.
- Champion HR best practices and ensure policies and processes are effectively implemented and followed.
- Lead onboarding strategy to ensure new hires are engaged and set up for success from day one.
- Monitor key HR and recruitment metrics, delivering clear insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve and scale HR and Talent Acquisition processes.
- Take ownership of additional strategic HR and recruitment initiatives as the business evolves.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience:
- 5–8+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition.
- 2–3+ years of experience in a team lead, supervisory, or managerial role overseeing HR and/or recruitment functions.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
- Experience overseeing HR operations and employee lifecycle processes (e.g., onboarding, engagement, basic performance processes).
- Experience working with senior leadership and hiring managers on workforce planning and hiring execution.
- Experience with remote team management preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience using Microsoft Teams for collaboration.
- Experience using Zoom for remote meetings and interviews.
- Ability to track and interpret basic HR and recruitment metrics.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- High attention to detail and quality of work.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proactive, accountable, and ownership-driven mindset.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Work Requirements:
- Must be available to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Must have a stable internet connection and professional remote working setup.
- Resume must be submitted in English to be considered.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Fully remote — work from the comfort of your own home.
- Compensation paid in USD.