Remote HR Specialist — Onboarding, Payroll & People Ops

Anarust Inc.; Sonoma (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Anarust Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist to support daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and records management. The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and organizational skills to maintain smooth HR processes.

The position is full-time and remote, requiring collaboration with staff across time zones. Candidates typically have 2–5 years of HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in human resources or related administrative role.
• Knowledge of HR policies, recruitment practices, onboarding procedures, and employee record management.
• Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information responsibly.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Staffing: Coordinate job postings, review applications, schedule interviews, and assist hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Employee Onboarding: Manage onboarding documentation, coordinate orientation sessions, and support new employees during their transition into the organization.
• Employee Relations: Respond to employee inquiries, provide guidance on HR policies, and help address workplace concerns professionally.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, update HR databases, and prepare employment-related documents and reports.
• Benefits Administration: Assist with employee benefits enrollment, leave administration, and benefits-related inquiries.
• Policy Compliance: Help ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Performance Management: Support performance review processes, maintain evaluation records, and coordinate employee development activities.
• Training and Development: Assist in organizing training programs, tracking participation, and identifying employee learning needs.
• Payroll Coordination: Collaborate with payroll and finance teams to verify employee information, attendance records, and compensation changes.
• Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to HR workflows, documentation, and employee support procedures.

Skills

Recruitment & staffing

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR administration

Benefits administration

Policy compliance

Performance management

Training & development

Payroll coordination

Process improvement

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Anarust Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist to support daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and records management. The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and organizational skills to maintain smooth HR processes.

The position is full-time and remote, requiring collaboration with staff across time zones. Candidates typically have 2–5 years of HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.