HR Assistant

Cherry Assistant LLC; United States; Remote; USD 8,400 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote work

US phone number & business email

Flexible location

Career advancement

Job summary

Cherry Assistant LLC is seeking an Assistant to the HR Manager for a growing virtual assistant staffing company. This fully remote role supports administrative HR functions, compliance, and employee lifecycle management across remote and international teams.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week in PST, with opportunities for raises and bonuses as the company grows. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-focused, and ready to manage multiple admin tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR operations, administrative, or people operations support experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with a US, UK, Australian, or Canadian company.
• 2+ years of experience working remotely from home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding for staff and contractors, including profile setup and access removal.
• Draft, update, and maintain contractor agreements, HR policies, and confidential personnel records under the HR Manager’s direction.
• Schedule and support structured weekly, monthly, and annual team check-ins, plus biannual performance reviews.

Skills

HR operations

Remote work

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

HRIS & ATS

Time tracking software

Stripe experience

CRM tools

Job description

We are hiring an Assistant to the HR Manager for a growing virtual assistant placement and staffing company in the HR & People Operations industry. This is a full-time remote role for a US-based company. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and eager to support administrative HR functions, compliance, and employee lifecycle management across remote and international teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding process for internal staff and contractors, including setting up profiles, scheduling exit interviews, and managing access removal.
• Draft, update, and maintain contractor agreements, HR policies, compliance documents, and confidential personnel records under the direction of the HR Manager & Head of Recruitment.
• Schedule and support structured weekly, monthly, and annual team check-ins, as well as biannual performance review cycles.
• Track employee birthdays, work anniversaries, and milestones, coordinating culture-building recognition, bonuses, and raises.
• Manage daily PTO tracking, maintain accurate attendance records, and monitor time-tracking tools to flag missed entries or non-compliance.
• Organize virtual team events to support company culture and employee retention.
• Escalate complex staff or contractor issues to the HR Manager as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of HR operations, administrative, or people operations support experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with a US, UK, Australian, or Canadian company.
• 2+ years of experience working remotely from home.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to build trust across teams.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple administrative priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience assisting with billing or subscription system reconciliations (e.g., Stripe).
• Previous background in employee engagement, culture-building, or ATS job posting management.
• Prior experience in a fast-growing startup or staffing/outsourcing environment.

Required Skills & Tools:

• Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive)
• Communication & Video Platforms (Slack, Zoom)
• HR Information Systems (HRIS) & Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Time Tracking & Payroll Administration Software
• Basic familiarity or willingness to learn Stripe and CRM tools

Schedule & Pay:

• FULL-TIME position; 40 hours per week in the PST (US West Coast) time zone (8am to 4pm PST).
• This is a fully remote job for a US-based company.
• Pay ranges from 12,500 ZAR to 15,000 ZAR per month, depending on experience and skill.
• Annual raises, bonuses, confirmed holidays, and PTO.

System Requirements:

• Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps
• Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
• 8 GB of RAM or higher
• Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
• HD 720p webcam
• Headset with a microphone

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• The company provides a US phone number and business email address
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, from home or any location of your choice
• Eliminating commute time
• Consistent work with the same clients, fostering long-term professional relationships
• Opportunities for career advancement, dependent on the client
• Stable work hours and consistent pay
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual growth

A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual growth.