THE COMPANY

MPOWERs borderless loans & scholarships enable students from around the world to realize their full academic & career potential by attending top universities in the U.S & Canada. 

As a mission-oriented fintech/edtech company, we move extremely quickly & leverage the latest technologies, global best practices, & heavy analytics to tackle one of the biggest challenges in financial inclusion. Were backed by over $150 million in equity capital from top global investors, which enables fast growth & provides our company with financial stability & a clear path to an IPO over the coming years.

Our global team is composed of former management consultants, financial service & technology professionals, & other experts in their respective fields. We work hard, have fun, & believe strongly in our cause. For us, MPOWERs mission is personal.

As a member of our team, youll be challenged to think quickly, act autonomously, & constantly grow creatively in an environment where fast change & exponential growth are the norm. Ideation & implementation happen very quickly. We value feedback & emphasize personal & professional development by providing the resources you need to further your skills & grow with the company. MPOWER is committed to cultivating your strengths & curiosity & helping you make an immediate impact.

MPOWER has been named one of the best fintechs to work for by American Banker for the past 6 years in a row.. We are honored to be nominated by multiple agencies & publications for our leadership in Tech, diversity & social impact. We pride ourselves on being a growth company for grown-ups, where there are no pool tables but rather great health, education, & maternity/paternity benefits instead. Our team diversity has been recognized as well; were one of the most diverse workforces in the world in terms of nationality, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, & educational background.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR professional (45 years of experience) to join us on a contract basis to provide operational support during maternity leave coverage. This is a task-focused role designed to ensure smooth continuity of core HR operations, payroll, & compliance. The contractor will work closely with the Talent & Culture team & external partners to keep critical processes running seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage core HR operational processes across payroll, onboarding, exits, & compliance in coordination with internal teams & external partners.
  
  
• Support monthly, quarterly, & annual HR cycles including payroll inputs, audits, surveys, & recognition programs.
  
  
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, & timely communication across stakeholders.
  
  
• Maintain HR systems & data integrity, ensuring updates are completed accurately & on schedule.
  
  
• Provide reliable operational support to the HR team without direct business partnering responsibilities.
  
  

Requirements

• 45 years of experience in HR operations or related functions.
  
  

Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Duration: Jan 2025 August 2025 (approx.)