THE COMPANY

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

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

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

As a member of our team, you’ll be challenged to think quickly, act autonomously, and constantly grow creatively in an environment where fast change and exponential growth are the norm. Ideation and implementation happen very quickly. We value feedback and emphasize personal and professional development by providing the resources you need to further your skills and grow with the company. MPOWER is committed to cultivating your strengths and curiosity and 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 and publications for our leadership in Tech, diversity and social impact. We pride ourselves on being a “growth company for grown-ups,” where there are no pool tables but rather great health, education, and maternity/paternity benefits instead. Our team diversity has been recognized as well; we’re one of the most diverse workforces in the world in terms of nationality, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, and educational background.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR professional (4–5 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, and compliance. The contractor will work closely with the Talent & Culture team and external partners to keep critical processes running seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 4–5 years of experience in HR operations or related functions.
  
  

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