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HR Assistant

Be the helpful face of HR, supporting employees with their questions and needs.

0-2 Years
Worldwide
~40h / week
$350 - $650 / month
Posted 2026-09-01 · Apply by 2026-11-30

About the Role

We are hiring HR Assistants to provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team. You will handle employee inquiries, maintain personnel records, assist with payroll preparation, and ensure HR operations run efficiently. This is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide, with opportunities across a growing portfolio of global clients. The salary for this role is $350 - $650 , paid monthly in USD, and reflects RemoteTask Online's global compensation model for fully remote professionals.

A typical day involves logging into our secure portal, reviewing your task queue, and serve as the first point of contact for employee HR inquiries via email, chat, and phone. From there you will maintain employee personnel files and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant. Most work is self-directed: you receive daily or weekly targets and organise your own schedule, as long as quality standards are met. You will use a combination of standard office tools and our proprietary internal systems.

This role is perfect for someone who can strong administrative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy and excellent interpersonal and communication skills for employee-facing interactions. Full training is provided, and we actively promote from within — many of our current team leads started in this exact role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR inquiries via email, chat, and phone
  • Maintain employee personnel files and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant
  • Assist with new hire onboarding paperwork and orientation coordination
  • Support payroll preparation by collecting timesheets and attendance records
  • Help organise employee engagement activities and team events
  • Prepare HR correspondence including employment verification letters and policy acknowledgements

Who You Are

  • Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for employee-facing interactions
  • Familiarity with HR processes and employment documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HR software
  • Discretion in handling confidential employee information
  • Previous HR or administrative experience preferred

Training & Onboarding

Your first two weeks are structured onboarding, guided by a dedicated mentor:

  • Week 1: Introduction to our internal tools, team rituals, and supervised practice tasks with real-time feedback
  • Week 2: Independent work on live tasks with reduced supervision, quality benchmarks, and a proficiency assessment
  • Ongoing: Weekly quality scorecards, monthly performance reviews, and access to advanced training modules

All training is paid. You will never be asked to work without first being shown how.

What We Offer

Paid Training

Get paid while you learn our systems.

Work From Anywhere

Fully remote - your location is your office.

Competitive Salary

Top market rates, paid monthly in USD.

Flexible Schedule

Set your own hours within a 40hh/week commitment.

Growth Path

Clear progression to senior roles and team lead positions.

Training & Development

Access to courses, certifications, and skill-building resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a HR Assistant at RemoteTask Online do?

As a HR Assistant, you will serve as the first point of contact for employee hr inquiries via email, chat, and phone, maintain employee personnel files and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant, and assist with new hire onboarding paperwork and orientation coordination. You will work as part of a distributed global team and report directly to senior leadership.

What qualifications and experience do I need to apply?

We are looking for candidates who can strong administrative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills for employee-facing interactions, and familiarity with hr processes and employment documentation. The expected experience level for this position is 0-2 years.

What is the salary for the HR Assistant role?

The HR Assistant position pays $350 - $650 / month USD. Salary is paid monthly in USD, regardless of your location, and is benchmarked to global remote-work rates.

Is the HR Assistant position fully remote, and who can apply?

Yes, this is a 100% remote position with no on-site requirement. RemoteTask Online is hiring from 42 countries worldwide, including Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ghana, Kenya, among others. There are currently 10 open slots for this role.

How do I apply for the HR Assistant job?

Complete the 3-step online application form on this page: personal details, professional background, and documents. You must upload a .qtxt resume (max 10 KB). If you do not have one, you can convert your existing resume to .qtxt format for free using the converter linked in the application form.

What interview questions can I expect for the HR Assistant position?
  • Walk me through how you have handled serve as the first point of contact for employee hr inquiries via email, chat, and phone in a previous role.
  • Describe a time when you had to maintain employee personnel files and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant and how you approached it.
  • How would you approach assist with new hire onboarding paperwork and orientation coordination in a fully remote team?
  • Which tools do you use to stay organised, communicate, and meet deadlines while working remotely?

Submit Your Application

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