HR Manager - Part-time Hybrid

Position Summary

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.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

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. xhyhwjd

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.