This is a remote position.

Part-Time Human Resources Business Partner/GeneralistEmployment Type: Part-Time, Contract, Remote within the U.S.Hours: Up to 60 hours per month (10-15 hours per week)Compensation: $45-65 per hour, commensurate with experience

About Cause Capacity

Cause Capacity helps nonprofit organizations and small businesses manage human resources functions and build operational capacity. Every business has a mission and people are at the center of achieving business goals. Cause Capacity was founded to provide a cost-effective solution for partnering with businesses to ensure they have the capacity to fulfill their mission. To learn more about us and our clients visit www.cause-capacity.com or @cause_capacity_hr on Instagram.

Who You Are

Cause Capacity is seeking an experienced HR professional to support our small business and nonprofit clients’ people operations needs. This role is ideal for someone with HR experience in a fast-paced environment (ex: retail, restaurant, hospitality) who is looking for a remote, part-time HR position.

What You Will Do

Working as an independent contractor, the Human Resources Business Partner will operate as part of the Cause Capacity team to deliver seamless, high-quality human resources support to our clients, with an emphasis on supporting clients in the retail sector. The Human Resources Business Partner will collaborate with clients and the Cause Capacity team on a wide range of human resources efforts on behalf of our clients and their employees. Key responsibilities include:

Payroll and Benefits

• Administration of the HRIS and payroll systems including troubleshooting issues as needed.
  

• Manage payroll for clients including processing payroll, conducting payroll audits, pulling reports, and investigating and resolving employee issues.
  

• Initiate and process employee pay changes.
  

• Work with clients on benefits offerings and annual open enrollment.
  

Onboarding

• Initiate pre-onboarding actions for candidates as well as oversight of the onboarding process for various clients including but not limited to: Background checks, offer letters, new hire correspondence, processing actions into various payroll and HRIS systems, and auditing and verifying completion of the onboarding process.
  

• Coordinate the administration, development and scheduling of new employee onboarding programs.
  

• Develop and refine processes for onboarding employees and advise clients on their roles and best practices.
  

Offboarding and Terminations

• Coordinate and carry out employee offboarding process.
  

• Determine final payroll needs and process in accordance with applicable state payroll laws.
  

• Document reasons for offboarding and termination.
  

• Develop and refine processes for offboarding employees.
  

HR Policy

• Perform research to inform the development and revision of HR policies and procedures.
  

• Develop, write, and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures.
  

Employee Relations

• Provide guidance on plans for continuous employee development.
  

• Develop and administer performance improvement plans.
  

Compliance

• Develop and deliver virtual employee training programs.
  

• Manage annual sexual harassment training for clients.
  

Investigations

• Conduct prompt, thorough and neutral workplace investigations regarding sexual harassment, age discrimination, or other Title VI protected areas covered in federal law or any applicable state law.
  

Other

• Support project management needs of the team.
  

• Support the team in other related work, special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
  

What You Will BringExperience and Education

• At least 5 years experience as an HR Manager, HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
  

• Current or recent experience applying California employment laws, including CA laws regarding non-exempt employees.
  

• Experience with payroll processing.
  

• Multi-state employment law/compliance background.
  

• Current HR Certification a plus.
  

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred.
  

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in the entire MS Office suite and G-Suite.
  

• Proficiency with project management software, HRIS, and applicant tracking tools.
  

• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment law and regulations, including knowledge of current California employment laws.
  

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, especially in a remote work environment.
  

• Strong client and customer service aptitude.
  

• Strong attention to detail.
  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate retail clients’ onboarding and offboarding needs.
  

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to do the

following: stand, walk, sit, speak and hear while communicating with others to exchange

information, repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Compensation

• $45-65 per hour, commensurate with experience
  

Additional Perks

• Flexible work schedule
  

• Work from anywhere in the United States
  

How to Apply

Complete the application. When applying, complete the pre-screening questions and submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this Part-Time Human Resources Business Partner position.

Cause Capacity is an equal opportunity employer.