Part-Time HR Generalist (Remote)

October 29, 2026

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About the Role

STR Management is an Austin-based vacation rental company with an office team and an in-house housekeeping crew. As our part-time HR Generalist, you’ll be the go-to HR person for both teams. You’ll handle hiring, onboarding, benefits, offboarding and sensitive employee situations, working remotely with support from leadership.
Responsibilities

Manage our job ads and keep them fresh, accurate and performing

Assist with virtual screens and keep candidates moving

Review flagged background checks and handle next steps, including adverse action notices

Onboard new office hires, from offer letter to first day

Run health insurance open enrollment and check employee benefit eligibility

Manage dental enrollment and benefit changes for new and departing employees

Handle offboarding, including state reporting, COBRA and final paperwork

Manage workers’ comp and unemployment claims from start to finish

Handle sensitive and confidential employee situations with care, fairness and discretion

Requirements

1 to 2 years of HR experience

Experience handling sensitive employee matters, such as complaints, conflicts and terminations

Working knowledge of Texas and federal employment laws and HR guidelines

Must live in Texas (Travis County a plus)

Skills

Employee relations and conflict resolution

Hiring, onboarding and offboarding

Benefits administration and open enrollment

Background check review and adverse action

Workers’ comp and unemployment claims

Confidentiality and discretion

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)

Clear written and verbal communication

Organization and time management

Independent problem-solving

If you’re organized, calm under pressure, and know Texas employment law, we’d love to meet you!
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 25.0 per week

Benefits

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Where do you live? (City and county)

How many years of HR experience do you have?

Give a brief overview of your HR experience and the areas you’ve handled.

What experience do you have with Texas and federal employment law?

Have you managed workers’ comp or unemployment claims? If so, briefly describe one.

When are you available to start, and what is your weekly availability?

Work Location: Remote

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