HR Generalist - part-time hybrid

Riverside; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to run day-to-day HR operations as the primary HR representative in a part-time hybrid role. You will partner with leadership, Finance, and vendors to manage recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and policy administration, while protecting confidentiality and ensuring compliant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an HR generalist and relevant Texas certifications; 25–30 hours per week with additional time

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR generalist roles; small-company one-person HR.
• Certification: SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred.
• Ability to work 25–30 hours/week; extra during open enrollment.
• Experience in recruiting, employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance; Texas employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to develop job descriptions and recruit for multiple roles.
• Manage postings, screening, interviews, references, offers, and background checks.
• Lead onboarding, employment verification, orientation, and new-hire check-ins.
• Serve as HR contact for questions; handle investigations and separations; maintain policies.
• Administer benefits, payroll changes, and open enrollment; coordinate with brokers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Judgment

Administrative skills

Independence

Education

SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for HR operations and serves as a trusted resource to employees, managers, and company leadership. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor position serving as Riverside's primary HR representative. The HR Manager will independently manage day-to-day HR operations while partnering with company leadership, Finance, outside counsel, and benefit and payroll vendors.This is a part-time hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting and Employee Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, and manage recruiting for corporate, accounting, construction, property management, development and building maintenance roles.
• Manage job postings, applicant screening, interviews, candidate communications, references, and offers; coordinate required background checks.
• Lead onboarding, employment verification, orientation, and new-hire check-ins to support a positive employee experience.

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee questions and workplace concerns; handle sensitive matters with discretion, consistency, and professionalism.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations; coordinate with leadership and outside counsel when appropriate.
• Manage employee separations, exit interviews, and related documentation and communications.

Benefit, Payroll, and HR Administration

• Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs, including insurance, retirement, leave and PTO; manage enrollment changes and annual open enrollment.
• Work with brokers, carriers, and 3rd-party administrators to resolve employee issues, reconcile benefit information, and coordinate required notices and reporting.
• Assist Finance with biweekly payroll processing by providing employee changes, verifying deductions, benefit payments, and reimbursements, and reviewing payroll information for accuracy.
• Maintain personnel records; respond to employment verifications and employee payroll and benefit questions.
• Maintain Employee Handbook and HR policies; support consistent application across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience and experience as a one-person HR department supporting a small company.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work 25-30 hours per week, with additional time needed during open enrollment and active recruiting.
• Practical experience in recruiting, employee relations, benefit administration, payroll and employment compliance; knowledge of Texas employment law.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and sound judgment; ability to manage competing deadlines and protect confidential information.
• Excellent administrative skills and ability to work independently; comfortable completing the detailed work required to keep HR operations running smoothly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Excel.