Cause Capacity - Part- Time Human Resources / Payroll Associate

This is a remote position.

Part-Time Human Resources Associate (Fractional / Contract)

Employment Type: Part-Time, Contract, Remote within the U.S.
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Hours: Up to 40 hours per month, with the ability to work more as the company and client base grow
Compensation: $30 to $40 per hour, commensurate with experience

About Cause Capacity

Cause Capacity partners with nonprofits and small businesses to strengthen their people, systems, and operations. We step in as embedded partners—helping organizations run more effectively so they can focus on their mission and growth.

Our clients are often in moments of transition or expansion. They don’t just need extra hands—they need thoughtful, reliable partners who can bring structure, clarity, and follow-through. Learn more at www.cause-capacity.com or check us out on LinkedIn.

About the Role

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, and 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.

Who You Are

You’re the person others rely on to keep HR operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You take initiative, exhibit a client-focused mindset, and bring a thoughtful approach to supporting mission-driven organizations and growing companies. 

You might describe yourself as:

Adaptable - You can shift easily between projects, clients, and priorities while producing high-quality work.

Detail-oriented - You have a keen eye for detail and are committed to maintaining accuracy and consistency in your work.

Proactive - You anticipate needs or potential roadblocks and take action before issues arise.

Reliable - You take ownership of your responsibilities and consistently follow through with clear communication and professionalism.

Deadline-driven - You manage competing priorities effectively, stay organized, and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

The Human Resource Associate will operate as part of the Cause Capacity team to deliver seamless, high-quality human resources support to our clients.  Key responsibilities may include:

Payroll and Benefits

• Administer HRIS and payroll systems, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain accurate employee records.
  

• Process client payroll, conduct payroll audits, generate reports, and investigate and resolve payroll-related issues.
  

• Process employee compensation changes and ensure updates are accurately reflected in payroll and HRIS systems.
  

• Support clients with benefits administration, annual open enrollment, and related employee communications.
  

Onboarding

• Coordinate the onboarding process across multiple clients, from pre-onboarding activities through completion of required documentation and system setup.
  

• Prepare and coordinate offer letters, background checks, new-hire communications, and employee records.
  

• Enter and verify new-hire information in payroll and HRIS systems and audit onboarding records for completeness and accuracy.
  

• Develop and refine onboarding processes, recommend best practices, and help clients create a consistent, positive new-hire experience.
  

• Coordinate the development and delivery of new-employee orientation and onboarding programs.
  

Offboarding and Terminations

• Coordinate employee offboarding, including documentation, system updates, and communication with relevant stakeholders.
  

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

• Maintain accurate offboarding and termination records.
  

• Identify opportunities to improve offboarding processes and documentation.
  

HR Policy

• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner on HR policy development and revision.
  

• Support implementation of HR policies and employee inquiries regarding established HR policies.
  

Compliance

• Coordinate and administer required employee training, including annual sexual harassment prevention training.
  

• Develop and deliver virtual employee training programs and maintain related documentation.
  

• Help track training completion and identify outstanding compliance requirements.
  

Other

• Create and maintain employee files.
  

• Support project management activities and help keep client deliverables, timelines, and priorities on track.
  

• Contribute to special projects and other related work as needed
  

What You Bring

Experience

• 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
  

Core Skills

• 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
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  

• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (eg., Gusto, BambooHR)
  

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com)
  

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.
  

Why Join Cause Capacity

• 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 to Apply

We’d love to learn more about you!  Complete the application found at https://zurl.to/NZVx?source=CareerSite.  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.  

Cause Capacity is an equal opportunity employer.