Job description
Hey there! We are Mark and Ben, the founders of Manta Sleep.
We’re a company on a mission to help people sleep better and live better.
Our signature product, the Manta Sleep Mask, was created with the belief that quality sleep is the foundation of a healthy, productive life.
Our team is spread across the globe, and each of us is working together to bring our customers the best possible sleep experience. We’ve built a brand that’s trusted by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and we’re constantly improving and expanding.
Whether it’s through our sleep masks or the innovative sleep products we’re developing, we are all about making a real difference in how people rest.
At Manta Sleep, we prioritize flexibility, transparency, and a culture of trust. We believe in giving our team the space to own their work, make an impact, and grow alongside the business. And these are our 7 core values: https://www.vansburg.com/values
If you’re someone who’s excited about being part of a fast-growing company with a positive impact and wants to help shape the future of sleep, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for an HR Manager who can split their week 60% recruiting, 40% people-ops, and keep every detail sharp. You’ll be our first dedicated HR hire, so you’ll build processes while getting your hands dirty with day-to-day tasks.
In this role, you will:
🔍 Lead global talent searches, post roles, screen, and hire teammates across all levels, from junior staff to C-level executives.
🗂️ Manage full-cycle recruiting - from job ad to signed contract and onboarding
🚀 Design scalable HR frameworks: handbooks, compliance docs, feedback cycles
🤝 Coach managers on performance, feedback, and team health
📊 Roll out and maintain HR tech (BambooHR or similar) for data you can trust
📅 Keep time-tracking, holidays, and global schedules transparent and tidy
💬 Drive culture and engagement programs that make remote life feel connected
We’re fully remote and async-friendly; just keep roughly 4 hours overlap with GMT+8 and CET for interviews and team calls.
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
✅ 5+ years HR experience in fast-growing, remote settings
✅ Proven success recruiting across South Africa, Europe and Asia
✅ Hands-on with HR ops: contracts, compliance, HRIS, onboarding/offboarding
✅ Comfortable with BambooHR (or similar), Notion, GSuite, Slack
✅ Strong written and spoken English communication skills
✅ Detail fanatic who can run with minimal hand-holding
Brownie points for:
⭐ Background in DTC/e-commerce or online brands
⭐ Familiarity with DISC or other personality frameworks
⭐ Experience building HR systems from scratch in a 20–50 person company
You’re equally a people-person and an operator: empathetic, patient, great at selling our vision - yet organized enough so that nobody has to chase you. You notice the small stuff, love improving processes, and can switch from friendly recruiter chat to compliance deep-dive without blinking.
What’s in it for you?
💰 $3500 - $4000 per month*
🌍 Full-time & 100% remote
🏖️ Flexible time off policy, including unlimited vacation days and all local public holidays.
📚 Annual learning budget for courses, books, or conferences
🚀 High trust, zero micromanagement, and a fun global crew ready to grow with you
*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.
The JobRack team are working with Manta Sleep to help them find their new team member.
The hiring process for this position will include the following steps:
- Completing the application form on JobRack.
- Recording a short video introduction of yourself.
- If shortlisted, completing test tasks.
- Attending video interviews to discuss your previous experience and the new role in more detail.
The JobRack team has gained a full understanding of the Manta Sleep’s needs and will review, filter, screen and test candidates in line with this.
To ensure your application is considered, take the time to carefully read the job description and submit a high-quality application.
We will, of course, provide you with feedback throughout the process.
At the request of our client, applications for this position must be submitted through JobRack and direct contact with the employer is not allowed.
We are committed to maintaining a respectful and professional environment for our jobseekers, our clients and the JobRack team. Any form of abuse or disrespect towards our team will result in immediate disqualification from this and all future opportunities through JobRack.
Please note that this position requires 100% commitment and is not suitable for those seeking a side job, freelance work, or part-time employment. It is important to only apply if you intend this to be your primary and only full-time job. Any attempts to work multiple full-time jobs without the knowledge of your employer may result in termination and a ban from applying to other jobs on the JobRack site.
Got questions about working remotely? Check out JobRack’s FAQ for answers to everything you might want to know. https://jobrack.eu/jobseeker-faq
