HR Assistant (Remote)

Job overview

Evergreen Academy Partners is seeking an organized, discreet HR Assistant to support day-to-day people operations in a fully remote setting. The role helps employees and HR colleagues move routine processes forward accurately, including new-hire documentation, employee-record updates, time-off tracking, benefits questions, training logistics, and offboarding checklists.

No previous HR, recruiting, or people-operations experience is required. Paid training covers the systems and procedures used for the assignment. This role may suit career changers, recent graduates, and administrative professionals who enjoy helping people while keeping information accurate and confidential.

What you’ll do

• Help coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding checklists, deadlines, and handoffs.
• Update employee records in HR information systems (HRIS), such as BambooHR, Gusto, or Rippling, as assigned.
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork, including I-9 and W-4 forms, direct-deposit details, and benefits-enrollment steps.
• Schedule interviews, orientations, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Route employee questions about benefits, paid time off, and workplace policies to the appropriate resource.
• Track PTO, sick leave, and time-off requests according to established procedures.
• Assist with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits administration documentation.
• Support performance-review cycles, document collection, and follow-up reminders.
• Help maintain policy and compliance records and escalate questions that require HR leadership review.
• Prepare routine HR reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Coordinate employee training and development activities and support engagement initiatives.
• Handle sensitive employee information carefully and only through approved systems.
• Coordinate payroll-related information and deadlines without directly processing payroll.
• Provide general administrative support to HR leadership.

A typical HR support workflow

Work priorities depend on the assignment and employee lifecycle activity. For example, when a new employee is due to start, you might check the onboarding tracker, confirm which forms are outstanding, schedule orientation, update the HRIS when authorized, route benefits questions to the relevant contact, and flag missing items before the start date. Records should be updated only in approved systems and handled according to company policy.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior HR, recruiting, or people-operations experience required; paid training is provided.
• Strong written English for employee communications and documentation.
• Good organization and multitasking skills, with care for deadlines and details.
• Discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Ability to follow established HR procedures and escalate questions appropriately.
• Comfort using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn HRIS tools such as BambooHR, Gusto, or Rippling.
• Reliable internet connection, a quiet workspace, and ability to work independently during agreed business hours.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior HR, recruiting, administrative, or people-operations experience.
• Familiarity with an HRIS such as BambooHR, Gusto, or Rippling.
• Basic awareness of U.S. HR compliance topics such as FMLA, ADA, and EEOC requirements.
• Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, or employee documentation.
• Familiarity with DocuSign, Adobe Sign, or similar e-signature tools.
• Spanish/English bilingual communication skills.
• Interest in HR, people operations, or employee experience.

Schedule and remote work

Full-time assignments typically follow standard business hours in the company’s time zone, with around 40 hours per week. Some roles need partial overlap with other time zones, and occasional evening or weekend coverage may be needed during onboarding cycles. The exact schedule should be discussed during the interview. Contract arrangements may differ by assignment.

You’ll need a dependable internet connection, a computer suitable for web-based HR systems and documents, and a quiet workspace where employee information can be handled discreetly. Use only employer-approved devices, accounts, and systems for confidential records; equipment support varies by assignment.

Pay and benefits

The advertised range is $19–$27 per hour, based on experience and company size or assignment. Entry-level applicants typically start near the lower end. Some roles may offer bonuses tied to retention or onboarding satisfaction; any bonus terms should be confirmed with the hiring contact.

Benefits are assignment-specific. Confirm eligibility, waiting periods, employee contributions, and plan details before accepting an offer.

Career path

Experience in this role can build practical skills in HR documentation, employee service, systems, and compliance workflows. Depending on performance, training, and future openings, related career directions may include HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, People Operations Specialist, and eventually HR Manager. Advancement is a potential path, not a guaranteed promotion.

Application process

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous HR experience?

No prior HR, recruiting, or people-operations experience is required. Paid training is provided. Organization, written communication, discretion, and willingness to learn are important.

Do I need a college degree or HR certification?

No college degree or HR certification is required for the role as described. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Is this a recruiting coordinator job?

No. Interview scheduling may be one duty, but the role covers broader HR administration, including onboarding and offboarding support, employee records, benefits and time-off coordination, documentation, and reporting.

Which HR software will I use?

The assignment may use BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, or a similar HRIS. Specific systems depend on the employer or assignment, and training is provided.

Will I process payroll?

The stated duties include coordinating payroll-related information and deadlines, not directly processing payroll.

What is the schedule?

Full-time roles typically run about 40 hours per week during standard business hours in the company’s time zone. Some time-zone overlap or occasional evening/weekend coverage may be needed. Confirm the schedule during the interview.

What benefits are included?

Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid training, remote-work arrangements, career development, and advancement opportunities are listed, but benefits vary by assignment. 401(k) matching may be available for full-time roles.

Is there an application deadline?

The position is described as open until filled, with no fixed application deadline. Availability should be confirmed before applying.

Does it cost anything to apply?

Do not pay a recruiter or employer to secure a job. Verify any request for payment or sensitive financial information before proceeding.

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