Human Resources Associate

• Salary $30 to $40 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Remote Job

This is a remote position.

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  or check us out on Linked In .

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.

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…