About HR Nerd

HR Nerd provides fractional HR and payroll support to small and mid-sized businesses. Our mission is to simplify people operations through practical guidance, tech-forward solutions, and hands-on support. We partner with companies that want reliable HR help without the cost of a full-time department, and we focus heavily on automation and efficiency to save clients time, money, and stress. Clients who partner with HR Nerd have access to expert HR insights and guidance.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts
• Manage core HR tasks, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance updates, and policy support
• Process payroll for clients using platforms such as Gusto, Rippling, or other HRIS systems
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, tax updates, and time-tracking discrepancies
• Support benefit enrollments, open enrollment tasks, and carrier changes
• Maintain accurate employee data and ensure compliance with federal and state laws
• Create HR documents such as offer letters, handbook updates, and SOPs
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance issues, and best practices
• Recommend and implement tech-based efficiencies to streamline HR workflows
• Collaborate with the HR Nerd team to improve processes and enhance the client experience

What We’re Looking For

• Required: 3+ years of hands-on HR and payroll experience
• Strong understanding of multi-state compliance basics
• Confident using HR technology and learning new platforms quickly
• Comfortable working with multiple businesses and shifting priorities
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Experience with systems like Gusto, Rippling, ADP, or similar
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and solid organizational skills

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting small businesses (5–100 employees)
• FPC/PHR/SHRM-CP certification
• Previous consulting or fractional HR experience

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a key role in helping small businesses stay compliant, process payroll accurately, and elevate their HR operations. You’ll represent HR Nerd as the trusted partner who brings clarity, efficiency, and tech-forward solutions to every client interaction.

Compensation & Hours

• Contract, part-time hours with room to grow
• Flexible scheduling with some daytime availability needed for client support

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