HR Unicorn With Accounting Experience - remote
Interaction Design Foundation - IxDF
Posted 3 months ago
Imagine waking up excited for work, knowing that every day you are part of something bigger that impacts the world. If you’re ready for a career transformation, then we have an exhilarating opportunity for you at the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)!
Join us, and you won’t just be changing jobs—you’ll be elevating your career on a global scale. At IxDF, we’re not just a company;we’re a movement dedicated to making high-quality design education accessible everywhere. With team members and learners from over 100 countries, your work at IxDF will have a worldwide impact. From engaging with diverse cultures to contributing to a platform that reaches millions, your daily activities will be anything but ordinary.
Ready for a role where you can truly make a difference and grow both personally and professionally? Dive into the dynamic world of IxDF, where innovation, community, and education merge to create an extraordinary career journey!
About Us:
The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) is the global leader in online UX/UI design education, trusted by industry giants like Adobe and IBM. As we enter our third decade, we're proud of our over 170,000 graduates and our continued commitment to excellence. We're looking for a dedicated Bookkeeper and HR Administrator to support our team and help us reach new heights in online education.
Project Overview:
As a HR Unicorn and Accounting Specialist at IxDF, you'll dive into the heart of our operations, supporting both our financial and human resources functions. This role is an excellent stepping stone for those aspiring to take on more responsibility and impact in their careers. You will manage HR responsibilities such as emailing with all job applicants, maintaining employee records, assisting with payroll processing, and complying with legal requirements. Additionally, you will manage monthly preparation work that includes gathering and processing information to assist our Finance and Admin Wizard. This position is ideal for someone with a foundational knowledge of accounting principles and a keen interest in HR processes.
What You Will Be Doing:
Primary HR Tasks:
Join us, and you won’t just be changing jobs—you’ll be elevating your career on a global scale. At IxDF, we’re not just a company;we’re a movement dedicated to making high-quality design education accessible everywhere. With team members and learners from over 100 countries, your work at IxDF will have a worldwide impact. From engaging with diverse cultures to contributing to a platform that reaches millions, your daily activities will be anything but ordinary.
Ready for a role where you can truly make a difference and grow both personally and professionally? Dive into the dynamic world of IxDF, where innovation, community, and education merge to create an extraordinary career journey!
About Us:
The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) is the global leader in online UX/UI design education, trusted by industry giants like Adobe and IBM. As we enter our third decade, we're proud of our over 170,000 graduates and our continued commitment to excellence. We're looking for a dedicated Bookkeeper and HR Administrator to support our team and help us reach new heights in online education.
Project Overview:
As a HR Unicorn and Accounting Specialist at IxDF, you'll dive into the heart of our operations, supporting both our financial and human resources functions. This role is an excellent stepping stone for those aspiring to take on more responsibility and impact in their careers. You will manage HR responsibilities such as emailing with all job applicants, maintaining employee records, assisting with payroll processing, and complying with legal requirements. Additionally, you will manage monthly preparation work that includes gathering and processing information to assist our Finance and Admin Wizard. This position is ideal for someone with a foundational knowledge of accounting principles and a keen interest in HR processes.
What You Will Be Doing:
Primary HR Tasks:
- Lead the recruitment process by managing the hiring inbox, crafting job descriptions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and coordinating hiring efforts with relevant department heads to ensure a seamless integration of new hires.
- Develop and manage a streamlined onboarding process to enhance new employee integration. Coordinate and deliver training sessions and workshops to enhance employee skills and organizational capabilities
- Maintain employee records, oversee recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Accounting Support Tasks:
- Assist with the Accounting Operations, including the accounts for our 4 international companies based in the USA, Europe, and UAE.
- Basic knowledge of accounting systems and MS Excel is an advantage to support external accountan
- Organize invoices using our document-sharing platform.
- Assist with the handling of 10+ currencies with numerous inter-account transfers and currency conversions.
- Support flawless financial deliveries each quarter and assist with KYC and compliance across various countries
About You:
- You either possess a degree in Human Resources (psychology) or Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Proficient in Google Workspace (G Suite).
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Basic knowledge in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, preferably QuickBooks
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain calm under pressure.
- A self-starter and able to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- You speak and write acceptable English – not perfect English, just acceptable – since you will be working with people from all around the world.
- You value teamwork and prioritize collaboration, focusing on collective goals and harmony in the workplace.
- You’re self-motivated and self-disciplined and thus work well in a flat hierarchy with lots of freedom.
- You love to have creative freedom, make independent judgments, and live up to the responsibility that comes with that freedom.
- You’re driven by the desire to make a positive impact in the world and to improve the lives of others.
- You’re located within a time zone all the way from Europe (UTC+0) to East Asia (UTC+8)
Bonus Points:
- Previous experience in a similar role within an educational or tech company.
- Familiarity with labor laws and payroll practices.
- Experience with remote work environments and international teams.
What We Can Offer:
- A founder and CEO who values the administrative backbone of the organization.
- Flexible working hours and location independence.
- A supportive team environment with minimal bureaucracy.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
How to Learn More and Apply
To submit your application as well as learn more about our Work Culture and Values, please visit https://www.interaction-design.org/about/careers
Please apply as soon as you can—we’re firm believers of “the sooner, the better” and we’re looking forward to working with you!