[Hiring] Part-Time Human Resources / Payroll Associate @Cause Capacity

Role Description

This is a remote position.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, client-focused Human Resources Associate to provide high-quality HR support to our nonprofit and small business clients. You’ll partner with clients and the Cause Capacity team to manage essential people operations, including:

• Payroll
• Onboarding
• Offboarding
• HR policy development

You’ll take ownership of these day-to-day processes, ensuring they’re handled accurately, efficiently, and seamlessly. This role is ideal for someone who can move seamlessly between clients and priorities and wants to make an impact by helping mission-driven organizations and growing businesses build strong people practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related human resources experience
• Hands-on payroll processing experience
• Current or recent experience applying California employment laws
• Experience supporting small teams, startups, or nonprofits preferred
• Comfortable working in a remote, fast-moving, and client-facing environment and managing multiple priorities independently

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work
• Opportunity to do meaningful work that drives real impact for our clients
• Work with a range of nonprofits and small businesses, each with unique people operations needs

How This Role Works

This is a 1099 contractor role, not a full-time position. Hours may vary month-to-month depending on client needs. You’ll work both independently and as part of the Cause Capacity team. You’ll support a variety of organizations, with responsibilities and priorities shaped by each client’s needs.

How to Apply

We’d love to learn more about you! Complete the application found at this link . Please complete the pre-screening questions and submit your resume, along with a cover letter sharing your interest in this opportunity. Be sure to include all requested materials, as incomplete applications will not be considered.