Human Resources Consultant

Overview

Position:
Human Resources Consultant

Location:

Laguna Woods, CA

Work Schedule:

Onsite and offsite | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Job Type: Part-Time as needed

About Us:

Creative STEAM is a mission-driven learning center committed to fostering academic excellence and character development for K-8 in a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe in building strong teams that support our students, families, and one another—and our HR Generalist will play a key role in making that happen.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Part-Time HR Coordinator to support our small but growing team. You’ll oversee essential HR functions from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration and compliance ensuring our staff feel valued, informed, and empowered.

• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  • Post job openings, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and conduct reference checks
  • Prepare and present offer letters, new-hire paperwork, and orientation materials
• Offboarding and Terminations:
  • Offboarding, performance reviews, terminations, employee relations.
• Employee Relations & Compliance:
  • Maintain up-to-date personnel files and HR records (I-9s, performance reviews, certifications)
  • Ensure compliance with California and federal labor laws, wage orders, and nonprofit regulations
• Benefits & Payroll Support:
  • Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and answer benefit-related questions
• Policies & Procedures:
  • Develop and update HR policies and the employee handbook
  • Train staff on leave entitlements (CFRA/FMLA, sick leave) and workplace safety guidelines
• HRIS & Reporting:
  • Manage data in our spreadsheet systems (tracking attendance, time sheets, certifications)
  • Generate HR reports (headcount, turnover, compliance audits) for leadership review
• Culture & Engagement:
  • Support staff-appreciation initiatives and professional-development events
  • Field general HR inquiries with warmth, discretion, and professionalism

• Educational Background & Certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Professional certification such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional)
• Hands-On Experience
  • 2+ years of HR experience in a small-business or nonprofit setting
  • 3+ years in an HR support role (e.g. HR assistant, coordinator, or generalist)
  • Familiarity with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations
  • Familiarity with California employment laws, wage orders, and nonprofit HR compliance
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms or Google Workspace/Microsoft Office (especially Excel/Sheets)
• Preferred: PHR or SHRM-CP certification, and experience with ADP, Bamboo
  
  HR, or Paychex
• Technical & Legal Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of California labor laws (wages, breaks, leave entitlements) and federal HR regulations
  • Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g. Bamboo
    
    HR, ADP) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
• Key Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and confidentiality handling sensitive employee information with discretion
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail for maintaining accurate records (personnel files, I-9s, performance reviews) and high integrity
  • Problem-solving mindset and a collaborative spirit to help resolve conflicts and coach managers

• Rate: $28–$35 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible as needed

To Apply:

Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to  with the subject line “Part-Time HR Consultant.” We look forward to meeting you!

• Be part of a school that values people and purpose.
• Work a consistent daytime schedule with a supportive team.
• Opportunity to contribute to building a positive school culture and work environment.

Flexible work from home options available.