People & Operations Consultant

Who are we

Outsized is a leading talent-on-demand marketplace dedicated to Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East bridging the gap between high-quality professional independent talent and enterprise clients in growth markets.

Outsized is not your typical company. We are a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the rapidly evolving talent economy. Our diverse and welcoming team is dedicated to transforming the way work is done across the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.

We focus on revolutionising the talent economy and creating a new model for work. Our technology-driven talent platform connects highly skilled professional independent talent with global consulting firms, Financial Services Institutions and large enterprises across our core regions.

Our core values—Passion, Integrity, and Accountability—guide every interaction, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. These values shape our daily engagements within our team, with clients, and with our independent talent.

Curious about our impact Explore our client reviews on Trustpilot and hear from our employees on Glassdoor to gain insight into what makes Outsized a unique place to work and thrive.

Please note: This role is for an internal position working with the Outsized team.

About the Role:

As a People and Operations Consultant, you will play a key role in driving smooth and compliant business operations while fostering a positive employee experience across assigned market(s). This is a hands-on role that combines operational excellence with people-focused initiatives. You will manage contracts, compliance, documentation, and process improvements, while also supporting HR-related activities to enhance engagement and efficiency. The role requires strong execution, problem-solving, and process optimization skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and delivering practical solutions. This is an individual contributor position.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Compliance & Administration

• Draft & process contracts for independent consultants, clients, partners & vendors
• Facilitate background checks and ensure compliance with legal & regulatory requirements
• Handle global mobility tasks, including work visa applications, relocations, and tax compliance for independent consultants
• Organise & maintain key consultant, client and company documentation
• Any other Operations-related deliverables

Process Execution & Optimisation

• Implement & refine operational processes to improve efficiency
• Automate manual workflows to reduce administrative burden
• Keep systems & records updated to ensure accurate tracking & reporting

People Initiatives & Employee Lifecycle

• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, engagement, and offboarding
• Drive Great Place to Work (GPW) initiatives and other culture-building programs to enhance employee experience
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives across markets
• Any other People-related deliverables

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 2 years of total work experience, with exposure to HR and Operations
• Analytical, strong attention to detail and ability to work with structured data
• Loves processes, data accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Excellent command of English (both written & verbal)
• Highly proactive, demonstrates strong ownership
• Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment (strong sense of ownership, motivated, adaptable, resourceful, tenacious, etc.)
• Passionate about the future of work, disruptive talent models, and deliver an amazing experience for independent talent
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously

Whom will you work with

COO and directly reporting to the Global People & Ops Lead

Why Join Outsized

• Work in a growing, global business at the intersection of consulting and talent innovation
• Contribute to meaningful work that helps top independent professionals find high-impact opportunities
• Be part of a supportive and distributed team where ideas and initiative are valued
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment