Part-Time HR Manager – California/U.S. HR Experience

Part-Time HR Manager – California/U.S. HR Experience

Location: Remote – Philippines
Employment Type: Part-Time, 20 hours/week
Schedule: Primarily aligned with U.S./California business hours
Compensation: To be discussed based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time HR Manager based in the Philippines to support our California-based property management operations.

This is a 20-hour-per-week remote position supporting WPM's California operations and U.S.-based management.

We are specifically looking for an HR professional with direct experience working as an HR Manager for a California-based company and strong, current knowledge of California employment and labor laws.

This is not a general HR VA position. California HR experience is a strict requirement.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience working as an HR Manager, with responsibility for day-to-day HR functions.
• Direct experience working for a California-based company is required.
• Strong and current knowledge of California employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based employees and management.
• Experience handling:
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • Attendance and timekeeping
  • Employee leave
  • Payroll coordination
  • Compensation
  • Workplace conflicts
• Strong understanding of California requirements related to:
  • Employee leave
  • Wage and hour matters
  • Workplace policies
  • Employee records
  • HR compliance
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Able to handle confidential employee and company information with discretion.
• Comfortable working independently and communicating directly with company leadership.
• Able to recognize potential HR/legal issues and appropriately escalate matters requiring outside legal or professional advice.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance

• Handle employee questions, requests, and HR-related concerns.
• Coordinate performance reviews and employee feedback.
• Assist management with performance issues and documentation.
• Help address internal employee conflicts and workplace concerns.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation.

Attendance, Leave & Timekeeping

• Manage employee leave requests and attendance records.
• Administer and maintain a company-wide timekeeping/time-card system for remote and in-office team members.
• Monitor attendance, tardiness, absences, and schedule compliance.
• Maintain accurate leave and attendance records.

Payroll & Compensation

• Coordinate payroll-related information with Accounting.
• Maintain records of salaries, raises, bonuses, and other compensation changes.
• Assist with payroll questions and employee compensation requests.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain employee records and personnel files.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate required employee training.
• Help ensure WPM's HR practices comply with applicable California requirements.
• Identify potential HR/legal issues and escalate matters appropriately when outside legal or professional advice is needed.

Recruiting & Staffing

• Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, and onboarding as needed.
• Help coordinate staffing changes and employee transitions.

Schedule

Part-Time – 20 hours per week

The schedule will primarily align with U.S. business hours and may be adjusted based on HR needs.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an HR professional who can become a trusted HR resource for a client.

The ideal candidate should be able to independently manage routine HR matters, handle sensitive employee situations professionally, provide management with well-informed HR guidance, and recognize when an issue requires escalation.

Preferred Experience

• California-based property management or real estate company experience.
• Experience supporting small to mid-sized U.S. companies.
• Experience working directly with U.S.-based company leadership.
• Experience with U.S. HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or employee management systems.

Compensation

Compensation will be discussed based on experience and qualifications.