People Department Team Lead

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 exciting opportunity is a remote Contract/Consultant role, with working hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. We’re looking for candidates with exceptional English communication skills, both spoken and written. And 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? 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 People Department (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

- 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.

- Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Work from the comfort of your own home – fully remote
- Compensation paid in USD