Human Resources Assistant

Office Beacon South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in remote staffing seeks a Part-Time Human Resources Manager based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of California labor laws and proven experience consulting for California-based businesses. Responsibilities include managing HR documentation, developing personnel policies, and overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes. This flexible role is perfect for HR professionals wanting to shape an employee-centered culture while ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory understanding of California labor laws, HR regulations, and compliance practices.
• Experience in HR consulting for California-based businesses.
• 3–5 years' experience in HR leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee files and HR documentation.
• Develop personnel policies and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews to improve company culture.
• Recruit and onboard new employees.
• Ensure compliance with HR documentation and reports.

Skills

Understanding of California labor laws

HR consulting experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

SHRM certification or equivalent HR credential

Tools

HR Cloud

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2001, Office Beacon is a global leader in remote staffing managed services, providing innovative solutions that help businesses grow and scale efficiently. We support companies across industries with back-office operations, creative design, IT services, and customer support. Our brand is built on delivering high-quality, scalable results—and design is at the center of how we communicate that value.

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Human Resources Manager to oversee and strengthen our HR department. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with deep knowledge of California labor and employment laws, as well as experience consulting for California-based businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee files and all HR documentation within HR Cloud (proficiency required).
• Review and advise on organizational policies, strategic planning, and the annual budget.
• Develop, implement, and improve personnel policies and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews and document feedback to enhance company culture and retention strategies.
• Lead HR programs including benefits, compensation, performance evaluations, compliance training, and employee development.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train new employees.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all internal reports, documentation, and records.
• Provide guidance on employee–manager relations, including sensitive matters such as EEO, harassment policies, and CA-specific workplace requirements.
• Manage full onboarding and offboarding processes, including reference checks and terminations.

Qualifications

• Strong, demonstrable understanding of California labor laws, HR regulations, and compliance practices (mandatory).
• Experience providing HR consulting for California-based businesses.
• SHRM certification (or equivalent HR credential) preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or similar HR leadership role.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an HR professional seeking flexible, part-time work while playing a key role in ensuring legal compliance, improving HR systems, and shaping an employee-centered culture.