Remote Human Resources Assistant Jobs
Remote human resources assistant jobs are actively hiring at remote-first firms, distributed tech teams, and across sectors like healthcare, software, and professional services. Employers currently hiring remotely include CVS Health, IDEA Public Schools, and Victra-Verizon Authorized Retailer. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a remote position requiring support of our California restaurant operators. While this position is remote, the individual should be well versed with CA employment law or be able to quickly learn. The HR Operations Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives with HR support and formulating partnerships with Operations, Finance, IT, and Marketing to ensure the delivery of value-added service to Hourly and Management Team Members. The Manager maintains an effective level of business literacy and will perform mid to advanced level human resources work, carrying out responsibilities in functional areas such as: employee hiring, employee relations, training, safety, staffing, compliance, payroll, diversity and inclusion, and personnel research. This position can expect to support company initiatives nationwide and actively work across organizational boundaries to drive the overall success of Curry Up Now. Success in this role will require the ability to earn “trusted advisor” status with internal managers, influence cross-functional partnerships, and execute the HR strategies that foster organizational and people effectiveness. This is a one person department at this time. Individual must speak Spanish. Individual must have the ability to travel to the Bay Area 6x a year for as much as 1-2 weeks at a time.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Understand CurryUpNow's business strategy and business goals, identifies opportunity areas, and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company
- Uses and interprets HR and business metrics to identify trends, problem solve, and influence change
- Serves as a trusted coach in efforts related to change management, team effectiveness, and leadership development
- Handles day-to-day human resources operations with oversight for employee relations issues, unemployment, worker’s compensation, and adherence to established policies and procedures
- Partners with restaurant management and the Executive Team on all human resources issues including company policy adherence and communications
- Responds to employee relations issues/concerns; conducts investigations, makes recommendations for corrective action, and administers proper documentation
- Advises management on coaching conversations, performance improvement plans, disciplinary action and/or termination process for both hourly and management staff
- Researches local, state, and federal laws to ensure compliance, provides recommendations for any changes to company policies or procedures
- Manages the workers compensation process by responding to inquiries, providing documentation, completing wage statements, and administering the return-to-work process
- Facilitates the interactive process with team members to ensure compliance for accommodation requests
- Recruits store level and management individuals
- Payroll with Paylocity
- Collects, analyzes, and distributes human resources data and reports including ad-hoc, turnover and vacancy, field bonus, and management reports
- Conducts and documents exit interviews for restaurant management separations, looks for trends in exit interview data
- Completes payroll and HRIS data entry duties (i.e., uploading documents, approving transfers/promotions, etc.) in a timely manner
- Conducts in person and remote training sessions on various topics such as diversity and inclusion and harassment prevention
- Additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues required
- Minimum of 2 years of strategic partnership experience required
- Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience required
- Bachelor’s degree
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or a Master’s degree in a related field of study required
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, diversity, performance management, staffing, and federal and state respective employment laws
- Proficiency with HRIS system required
- Experience supporting a multi-unit operation in a remote capacity required, multi-state preferred
- Strong knowledge and previous experience with CA employment law and employee relations required
- Must be able to work CA hours 9a-6p PT
About the job
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a remote position requiring support of our California restaurant operators. While this position is remote, the individual should be well versed with CA employment law or be able to quickly learn. The HR Operations Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives with HR support and formulating partnerships with Operations, Finance, IT, and Marketing to ensure the delivery of value-added service to Hourly and Management Team Members. The Manager maintains an effective level of business literacy and will perform mid to advanced level human resources work, carrying out responsibilities in functional areas such as: employee hiring, employee relations, training, safety, staffing, compliance, payroll, diversity and inclusion, and personnel research. This position can expect to support company initiatives nationwide and actively work across organizational boundaries to drive the overall success of Curry Up Now. Success in this role will require the ability to earn “trusted advisor” status with internal managers, influence cross-functional partnerships, and execute the HR strategies that foster organizational and people effectiveness. This is a one person department at this time. Individual must speak Spanish. Individual must have the ability to travel to the Bay Area 6x a year for as much as 1-2 weeks at a time.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Understand CurryUpNow's business strategy and business goals, identifies opportunity areas, and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company
- Uses and interprets HR and business metrics to identify trends, problem solve, and influence change
- Serves as a trusted coach in efforts related to change management, team effectiveness, and leadership development
- Handles day-to-day human resources operations with oversight for employee relations issues, unemployment, worker’s compensation, and adherence to established policies and procedures
- Partners with restaurant management and the Executive Team on all human resources issues including company policy adherence and communications
- Responds to employee relations issues/concerns; conducts investigations, makes recommendations for corrective action, and administers proper documentation
- Advises management on coaching conversations, performance improvement plans, disciplinary action and/or termination process for both hourly and management staff
- Researches local, state, and federal laws to ensure compliance, provides recommendations for any changes to company policies or procedures
- Manages the workers compensation process by responding to inquiries, providing documentation, completing wage statements, and administering the return-to-work process
- Facilitates the interactive process with team members to ensure compliance for accommodation requests
- Recruits store level and management individuals
- Payroll with Paylocity
- Collects, analyzes, and distributes human resources data and reports including ad-hoc, turnover and vacancy, field bonus, and management reports
- Conducts and documents exit interviews for restaurant management separations, looks for trends in exit interview data
- Completes payroll and HRIS data entry duties (i.e., uploading documents, approving transfers/promotions, etc.) in a timely manner
- Conducts in person and remote training sessions on various topics such as diversity and inclusion and harassment prevention
- Additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues required
- Minimum of 2 years of strategic partnership experience required
- Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience required
- Bachelor’s degree
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or a Master’s degree in a related field of study required
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, diversity, performance management, staffing, and federal and state respective employment laws
- Proficiency with HRIS system required
- Experience supporting a multi-unit operation in a remote capacity required, multi-state preferred
- Strong knowledge and previous experience with CA employment law and employee relations required
- Must be able to work CA hours 9a-6p PT
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health13
- IDEA Public Schools8
- Victra-Verizon Authorized Retailer7V
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene3N
- Stampli2S
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Accounting & Auditing
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote human resources assistant jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of employment law basics including FMLA, ADA, and EEO compliance
- Strong data entry accuracy and experience maintaining confidential employee records
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level assistant roles
Tips for Your Remote Human Resources Assistant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote human resources assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed local and remote results.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote HR teams rely on written documentation over verbal check-ins. Highlight experience drafting employee communications, maintaining HR records, and coordinating onboarding steps through email or platforms like Slack, since remote employers screen for this early.
Demonstrate HRIS proficiency in your application
Remote human resources assistant roles almost always require independent navigation of HRIS platforms like Workday, ADP, or BambooHR. Name the specific systems you've used and the tasks you performed in them, because remote hiring managers want to skip the training curve.
Prepare for a remote-specific interview format
Remote HR interviews often include scenario questions about handling sensitive employee issues without face-to-face contact, managing documentation across time zones, and staying organized without office oversight. Prepare concrete examples that show you've handled those situations in distributed or hybrid environments.
Remote Human Resources Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote human resources assistant job?
Target companies that already operate distributed teams, since they build remote HR workflows into their standard process. Remote employers screen human resources assistants for written communication, self-direction, and comfort with HRIS platforms like Workday or BambooHR. Showing experience with async collaboration tools and virtual onboarding processes signals you can contribute without in-person oversight, which gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote human resources assistants?
Employers currently hiring remote human resources assistants include CVS Health, IDEA Public Schools, and Victra-Verizon Authorized Retailer, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed professional services companies, and healthcare organizations with multi-state workforces are among the most consistent hirers of human resources assistants in fully remote capacities.
Can you get a remote human resources assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage tasks independently from day one without in-person guidance. Companies that hire entry-level remote human resources assistants often prioritize candidates who demonstrate HRIS familiarity, strong written communication, and any hands-on practice from internships, volunteer HR work, or HR coursework with real administrative outputs.
Do you need a degree for remote human resources assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh practical HRIS experience, knowledge of employment documentation, and demonstrated ability to manage HR workflows independently as heavily as a formal degree. Certifications like the SHRM-CP or PHR can reinforce credibility, and a portfolio showing you've handled onboarding coordination, records management, or benefits administration remotely carries real weight.
Which industries hire the most remote human resources assistants?
Most remote human resources assistant openings sit in Technology & Software, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire human resources assistants remotely because their distributed workforces require ongoing HR support across multiple locations without the need for a centralized on-site team.
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