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Now Hiring: Part-Time HR Manager Consultant (San Diego Hybrid)

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Join a people-first team that values your expertise—and your time.

Looking for a flexible role where you can use your HR expertise without sacrificing work-life balance? Optima Office is hiring a Part-Time HR Manager Consultant to support our growing client base across San Diego County. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining the freedom to design a schedule that fits your life.

Whether you're seeking a return to consulting, transitioning from full-time work, or simply ready to work with purpose—we’d love to meet you.

 

Why Work With Optima?

Optima Office is a woman-owned, award-winning firm offering outsourced Accounting, CFO, and HR services to over 300 clients. We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by multiple publications since 2020 and ranked among the fastest-growing companies in San Diego by both Inc. 5000 and the San Diego Business Journal.

We built our HR team around a core belief: great professionals should not have to choose between career success and personal fulfillment. That’s why we champion flexible schedules, remote and hybrid options, and a results-over-rules approach to consulting.

 

What You Will Do

As a Part-Time HR Manager Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to growing businesses. You’ll help guide HR strategy and operations while backed by a supportive, experienced team at Optima.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing HR guidance on compliance, employee relations, benefits, and hiring

• Designing or enhancing payroll systems and 401k plans

• Ensuring clients meet California employment laws including FMLA, CFRA, and ADA

• Collaborating with client leadership on culture, retention, and performance strategies

• Managing multiple client projects with autonomy and professionalism

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across client organizations


What We’re Looking For

• 10 or more years of HR experience, including 5 at the manager or senior level

• Strong understanding of California employment law and HR best practices

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses

• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple client needs

• Reliable transportation and availability for onsite visits as needed

• Bonus points for SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification


Compensation and Perks

• Hourly rate: $50 to $65 per hour, depending on experience

• Flexible part-time schedule, up to 20 hours per week

• Hybrid work environment—remote with occasional onsite client visits

• 401k with company match

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• Bonusly peer recognition and mentorship programs

• Regular team events, wellness perks, and professional growth opportunities


If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a company that values flexibility, autonomy, and great client relationships, we want to hear from you.

View the full job description and apply today.

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