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Project Title: Full-Time HR Virtual Assistant — Gusto Payroll, HR Docs & Compliance (US Company, 50 Employees) Budget: Suggest posting at $700–$1,200/month fixed (full-time). On Freelancer, fixed monthly milestones beat hourly — less time tracking overhead for you. Category: Human Resources / Virtual Assistant Project Description: We're a fast-growing beauty wholesale and live commerce company based in Miami, FL (~50 employees) looking for a full-time HR Virtual Assistant (40 hrs/week) to own our HR administration end-to-end. What you'll own: Gusto (our HR/payroll platform): New hire onboarding: send offer letters, collect W-4/I-9 docs, set up employee profiles Payroll prep: verify hours, flag discrepancies before each pay run Offboarding: terminations in system, final pay coordination, document trail Benefits and PTO tracking HR Documentation: Maintain employee files (contracts, disciplinary forms, attendance records) Prepare disciplinary write-ups and termination documentation from templates we provide Keep our attendance policy and disciplinary process running on schedule Compliance Tracking: Track document deadlines (I-9 reverification, policy acknowledgments, safety training sign-offs) Maintain OSHA-related recordkeeping and safety handbook acknowledgments Monthly HR compliance checklist reports to leadership Requirements: 2+ years HR admin or VA experience with a US company Hands-on Gusto experience strongly preferred (Rippling/ADP/Paychex acceptable if fast learner) Excellent written English — you'll draft employee-facing communications Detail-obsessed: our docs need to be audit-ready at all times Available during US Eastern business hours (at least 6 hrs overlap) Comfortable handling confidential information (NDA required) How we work: SOPs and templates provided for everything. We want someone who executes reliably, flags issues early, and doesn't need hand-holding after week 2. To apply, answer these 3 questions (applications without answers will be skipped): Which US payroll platforms have you personally worked in, and what did you do in them? Describe a time you caught a payroll or documentation error before it became a problem. What US Eastern hours can you commit to daily? Start with a 2-week paid trial period.
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Hey, For a 50-person company, HR administration has to be accurate before payroll day—not corrected afterward. I can take ownership of the recurring HR workflow, keeping onboarding, employee documentation, payroll preparation, PTO records, offboarding, and compliance tracking organized and audit-ready while escalating exceptions early. I’m comfortable working with US payroll/HRIS workflows, including employee setup, hours verification, payroll pre-checks, W-4/I-9 documentation, benefits/PTO administration, and termination records. I can quickly adapt to Gusto and SOP-driven processes while handling confidential information appropriately. For your questions: I have experience with HR/payroll administration workflows and can detail the specific platforms I’ve personally used during our discussion rather than overstate experience. My quality-control approach includes reconciling employee records, hours, rates, deductions, and required documentation before deadlines, allowing discrepancies to be flagged before payroll or compliance issues arise. I can also arrange consistent daily overlap with US Eastern business hours and confirm the exact schedule before starting. This proposal is personally written, not AI-generated. I’m comfortable beginning with your two-week paid trial and demonstrating reliability through execution. regards, Mudassar.
$3 USD in 40 days
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As an HR professional with over 4 years of experience working with international companies, I know the ins and outs of HR responsibilities like the back of my hand. Not only do I have an extensive background in HR administration and management specifically aligning with the job description you've provided, but I'm also well seasoned in using major payroll platforms including Gusto, Rippling, and ADP. My proficiency isn't limited to just payroll, though. Throughout my career, I've gained a deep understanding of HR documentation and compliance tracking as well. I've meticulously handled employee files, disciplinary forms, attendance records, and have consistently ensured that all necessary documents are up-to-date. Thanks to this, I can guarantee that your company will be fully compliant at all times. My clients often appreciate my attention to detail and my commitment to deadlines - two traits which are crucial for meeting the demands of your company. In addition to this, my proactive approach in identifying potential errors before they escalate into problems can help save both time and resources for your company. My availability during US Eastern business hours is a cherry on top as it ensures that we'll have at least 6 hours of overlap which is necessary for smooth communication between us.
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hello Sir, I can provide dependable HR administrative support for your beauty wholesale and live-commerce business, following your SOPs and templates carefully while maintaining accurate, confidential, and audit-ready employee records. ✅ Why Me? ✔ Extensive experience in virtual assistance, administrative support, data management, documentation, and recurring business workflows ✔ Strong written English for preparing professional employee-facing communications and documentation ✔ 500+ projects completed | 5.0-star rating 1. My strongest experience is in administrative data management, Excel/Google Sheets, CRM/database workflows, document management, and structured business processes. I have not personally used Gusto extensively enough to claim hands-on Gusto expertise, so I would prefer to be transparent about that. 2. In recurring data-processing and financial-record workflows, I have routinely reconciled source records against entered data, checking figures, dates, references, and duplicate/mismatched records before final submission. 3. I can provide 6+ hours of daily overlap with US Eastern business hours, with the exact working window agreed upon in advance. I'm comfortable starting with your 2-week paid trial and proving my accuracy, responsiveness, ability to follow SOPs, and capacity to work independently before moving into the long-term arrangement. Best regards, Ayan
$6 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I can support your HR operations with accurate, confidential, and reliable administration. I’m comfortable handling employee records, onboarding/offboarding documentation, payroll checks, attendance/PTO tracking, compliance deadlines, and HR reports while following your SOPs and templates. I’m detail-oriented, proactive about flagging discrepancies, and available for a 2-week paid trial with consistent US Eastern-hours overlap. I’m also comfortable learning Gusto quickly and maintaining audit-ready documentation. Regards, Zafar
$2 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I am interested in this role because it looks like a process and execution based position and that is something I can learn and handle quickly. I am a postgraduate computer science professional with strong experience working with data, reporting, and administrative processes. I may not have 2+ years of direct US HR experience or Gusto experience yet, so I don’t want to claim something that is not true. However, I am a very fast learner and I am comfortable working with software, following SOPs, checking details, maintaining records, and learning a new system quickly. 1. I understand the purpose of payroll and HR platforms and I am confident I can learn Gusto quickly. Since you provide SOPs and templates and have a 2 week paid trial, I am comfortable proving my ability through actual work rather than making claims about experience I do not have. 2. I regularly review records, reports, employee data, and documents, checking for inconsistencies before finalizing them. I prefer to verify information carefully rather than just enter it, and I would apply the same approach to the payroll system. 3. I can commit to the required US Eastern business-hour overlap and can work full-time, 40 hours per week. I am not applying because I already know every HR system. I am applying because I know how to learn a system, follow a process carefully, execute consistently, and flag problems when I find them. I would be happy to prove that during the trial period. Tauseef
$4 USD in 40 days
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Hello? With over 6 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, I have a strong focus in HR administration for U.S. companies by managing end-to-end HR processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining meticulous documentation. What I Can Do for You: - I will oversee all aspects of HR administration, including onboarding new hires, preparing payroll by verifying hours and addressing discrepancies, and managing offboarding processes. - Additionally, I will maintain employee files, track compliance deadlines, and prepare necessary documentation to ensure that all HR practices are audit-ready and efficient. An advantage is my proficiency in using Gusto for payroll and HR management, along with experience in other platforms like ADP. Regards, Blessing
$6 USD in 40 days
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I am interested in working as your Full-Time HR Virtual Assistant and supporting HR administration, payroll preparation, employee documentation, and compliance tracking. I have experience working with US-based businesses and handling administrative tasks requiring accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail. I can manage employee records, attendance, documentation, reports, deadlines, SOPs, and confidential HR information while keeping files organized and audit-ready. **Which US payroll platforms have you personally worked in, and what did you do in them?** I have hands-on experience with Homebase for time tracking and attendance management, including reviewing employee hours and identifying discrepancies before payroll. I have limited hands-on experience with Gusto but am a fast learner and can quickly adapt to your processes. **Describe a time you caught a payroll or documentation error before it became a problem.** In a previous role, I noticed a discrepancy between recorded employee hours and submitted payroll hours during a pre-payroll review. I flagged the issue and had it corrected before payroll was processed, preventing an incorrect payment. **What US Eastern hours can you commit to daily?** I can commit to **9:00 AM–5:00 PM US Eastern Time** daily.
$2 USD in 40 days
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Hey, You are looking for HR Virtual Assistant for US Beauty Company. "Lets Gets Started, I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in design, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design and Illustrator. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! SAHIL
$49 USD in 38 days
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Hello! I’m interested in working with you as a full time HR Virtual Assistant. Although I haven’t worked directly with Gusto yet, I’m a fast learner and confident I can quickly learn your processes and SOPs. Answers to your questions: Payroll platforms: I don’t have Gusto experience yet, but I have a graduation degree and I’m a fast learner. In 2024, I learned and worked with TurboTax as a VA for a US based client. I’m currently working 3 hours/day as a VA for an event space company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, so I’m already familiar with supporting US-based clients. I can learn Gusto quickly as well. Error prevention: I believe most errors can be prevented through careful attention to detail, double checking information, and taking responsibility for every task before it is finalized. US Eastern hours: I can commit to 9 AM – 5 PM EST, Monday – Friday, full time. I’m comfortable handling confidential information, following SOPs, maintaining organized records, and communicating professionally. I’m also happy to start with the 2 week paid trial and prove my ability through my work. I’m reliable, eager to learn, and looking for a long term opportunity where I can grow with your company. Thank you for considering my application.
$3.50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I have experience in HR administration, virtual assistance, employee records, documentation, compliance tracking, and confidential data handling. I’m detail-oriented and can follow SOPs for onboarding, payroll support, attendance, employee files, and compliance reporting while flagging issues early. I’m comfortable learning Gusto quickly, can commit to 6+ hours of US Eastern overlap daily, and am available for the 2-week paid trial. 1. Payroll Platforms: I have experience with HR administration, employee records, documentation, and payroll-related data, but I have not personally worked hands-on with Gusto yet. I’m comfortable learning it quickly and following your SOPs. 2. Error Checking: In my data-entry and administrative work, I regularly verify names, dates, amounts, and records against source documents. I carefully check for inconsistencies or missing information and flag them for correction before submission. 3. US Eastern Hours: I can commit to 6+ hours of overlap with US Eastern business hours and can adjust my schedule according to your team’s requirements. I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable handling confidential information. I’m also ready to learn your processes quickly and work independently after training. Regards, Nahida
$2 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can manage your HR administration with accuracy, confidentiality, and consistent US payroll/HR support. • Handle Gusto onboarding, employee records, payroll checks, PTO, benefits, and offboarding • Maintain audit-ready HR documentation and compliance trackers • Prepare employee communications, disciplinary documentation, and monthly reports • Proactively identify payroll or documentation discrepancies before they become issues • Comfortable working with confidential information and following SOPs precisely • Available for 6+ hours of daily overlap with US Eastern business hours I’m ready to complete the 2-week paid trial and grow into a reliable long-term HR partner.
$4 USD in 40 days
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With 3+ years of HR admin experience, specializing in Gusto and compliance tracking, I understand the need for a detail-oriented HR Virtual Assistant for your fast-growing beauty wholesale company. Can you please share specific compliance tracking tools currently in use? Regards, CA. Swati Jain, CPA
$3 USD in 42 days
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Greetings! I am excited to apply for this position. With my 10 years of experience, efficient time management, and exceptional organizational ability, I am an ideal fit for your HR Virtual Assistant position. Having honed my skills in various areas including data entry, store management, and customer service, I understand the importance of meticulousness and maintaining confidentiality. Regarding HR documentation, I have a sharp eye for detail which is crucial in catching errors before they become issues. In my previous role as a Virtual Assistant, this skill enabled me to review payroll extensively and spot inaccuracies effectively. My proficiency with Microsoft Excel pairs well with my data entry expertise when double-checking large data sets for potential discrepancies. Crucially for this project, I possess strong experience with Rippling/ADP/Paychex alongside Gusto. While excellent at Gusto management as requested, I am also a quick-learner and thus can adapt to new software rapidly. Available during US Eastern business hours with more than 6 hours overlap should make communication smooth and work productive. With me on board, you will have someone competent, reliable and highly professional taking care of your HR administration!
$4 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I bring over 2 years of HR administration experience, including hands-on expertise with Gusto Payroll, where I successfully managed new hire onboarding, payroll preparation, and offboarding processes. My detail-oriented approach ensures that documentation is audit-ready, and I excel at maintaining compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Additionally, I've streamlined HR documentation management, ensuring all employee files are up-to-date and accurate. I am committed to meeting deadlines and will provide clear communication throughout our collaboration. I am available for at least 6 hours during US Eastern business hours. Could you specify your preferred start date for the trial period?
$5 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, My experience includes HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, attendance tracking, payroll support, and managing confidential employee records. For example, during onboarding I’d set up the employee in Gusto, send the required offer/onboarding documents, track W-4 and I-9 completion, and follow up on anything outstanding . Before payroll, I’d compare submitted hours and employee changes against the supporting records and flag something unusual like missing hours, unexpected overtime, duplicate entries, or a status/pay change I’d use Google Sheets/Excel alongside Gusto for compliance visibility: I-9 reverification dates, policy acknowledgements, safety training, attendance/disciplinary actions and outstanding documentation. Employee files would stay consistently named and organised so if leadership asks for the documentation behind an attendance warning or termination, we aren’t searching through emails to reconstruct it. For confidential HR data, I work on a need-to-access basis, avoid unnecessary downloads to personal devices, use approved systems for storage/sharing, redact information where appropriate and honour NDAs I’m comfortable starting with the two-week trial, learning your existing SOPs, and then owning the recurring HR checklist after every payroll cycle. Gusto/payroll experience:Intermediate Eastern Time availability: upto 40hrs a week Best regards Zelda
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I want to be upfront that I haven't personally worked in Gusto or other US-specific payroll platforms, so if that hands-on experience is a strict requirement, I may not be the right fit. That said, I'm ACCA part-qualified with a strong accounting and bookkeeping background, comfortable with QuickBooks and Xero and detail-obsessed with financial and compliance records, which translates well to payroll verification, documentation accuracy, and audit-ready file management. Answers to your three questions: I have not personally worked in US payroll platforms like Gusto, Rippling, ADP, or Paychex. My hands-on payroll-adjacent experience is through bookkeeping software (QBO, Xero) where I've handled payroll journal entries, reconciliation, and documentation. In bookkeeping engagements, I've caught duplicate transaction postings and misclassified expense entries during month-end review before they hit final financial statements, flagging them for correction to keep the ledger clean. I can commit to 6+ hours daily overlap with US Eastern business hours consistently. If you're open to a strong general HR/admin operator willing to learn Gusto quickly on the job, I'd be happy to start with the 2-week paid trial. My rate is $6 USD/hour for 40 hours weekly. Samiha S.
$6 USD in 40 days
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Hello, You need an experienced and reliable assistant who can manage HR administration accurately, follow SOPs, and flag issues before they become problems. I have 3 years of experience in virtual assistance, customer support, data entry, documentation, and administrative support, with a professional reference available upon request. 1. Which US payroll platforms have you personally worked in? I have used Homebase for employee scheduling, time tracking, and attendance management. I have not used Gusto hands-on yet, but I’m confident learning it quickly through your SOPs and training. 2. Describe a time you caught a payroll or documentation error. While working in customer support for an international company, I reviewed an order before my manager sent a proposal and noticed a discrepancy in the payment amount. I traced the figures, identified the issue, and alerted my manager before the proposal was sent. The amount was corrected, preventing a financial loss. My attention to detail and performance contributed to my promotion from part-time to full-time, and I was also featured in the company’s “About Us” section. 3. What US Eastern hours can you commit to daily? I can commit to 7 hours of overlap daily during US Eastern business hours. I’m comfortable with the 2-week paid trial and ready to demonstrate that I can quickly learn your systems, follow your processes independently, and provide accurate, dependable HR support. Best, Mabel
$2 USD in 40 days
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Hello there I have experience working with Gusto and other payroll platforms, handling new hire onboarding, payroll preparation, and compliance tracking. I am detail-oriented and have caught errors before they became issues in the past. I am available during US Eastern business hours and am committed to providing reliable and efficient HR support. I am confident in my ability to handle the responsibilities outlined in the project description and look forward to the opportunity to showcase my skills during the paid trial period. I have expertise in area of Data Entry, Excel, Virtual Assistant, Human Resources, Research Writing, Templates, Payroll and Compliance N:B: Please consider the quoted price as placeholder. Price can be negotiated after proper discussion. Regards, Faizan Siddiqui
$10 USD in 4 days
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Hi there! Drawing on over nine years of HR administration and Virtual Assistant experience with US-based companies, I can seamlessly manage your Gusto payroll prep, compliance tracking, and end-to-end onboarding. I am highly accustomed to maintaining audit-ready HR documentation and executing processes independently without hand-holding. Please note that the final pricing will be finalised once I review the complete scope of work—I would love to tackle your 2-week trial! Application Questions: Payroll Platforms: I have extensive hands-on experience using Gusto to manage full-cycle payroll, including setting up new employee profiles, verifying hours, and coordinating offboarding workflows. Caught Error: During a routine pre-payroll review, I successfully identified a significant timesheet discrepancy alongside an I-9 documentation gap for a new hire. I immediately flagged the missing documentation and corrected the hours before the pay run was finalized, ensuring complete compliance and preventing any payroll delays. EST Hours: Having previously lived in New Jersey and worked extensively as a Business Development Manager for a US-based IT company, I am highly comfortable committing to a full 6 to 8 hours of daily overlap with Miami business hours.
$7 USD in 40 days
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I can support your HR administration with the accuracy and confidentiality this role requires, from maintaining employee records and compliance trackers to onboarding documentation, payroll checks, PTO, and offboarding processes. I’m comfortable following detailed SOPs, spotting inconsistencies before they become issues, and keeping documentation audit-ready. I’m also a fast learner with HR platforms and can adapt quickly to Gusto while maintaining clear, professional employee communication. Best regards, Malaika Asad
$4 USD in 40 days
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