Senior HR Strategic Partner – Consultant, Part-Time

Atomus Partners

. Work directly with small business clients in a fractional HR model .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $40 - $48 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR expertise with a focus on compliance, talent management, and employee relations, while effectively managing recruiting processes and implementing HRIS systems. Proven ability to develop strategic HR initiatives and improve operational processes in small to mid-sized companies.

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7+ Years HR ExperienceHR Generalist/Manager RolePHR CertificationSHRM-CP CertificationMulti-State Employment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

HR Strategy DevelopmentOrganizational PlanningEmployee RelationsRecruiting ManagementHR AuditsBenefits ImplementationHRIS ImplementationOnboarding ProcessesPolicy DevelopmentCompliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCoaching AbilitiesFlexibilityClient Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR CertificationSHRM-CP Certification

Industry Keywords

PE/VC-Backed Company ExperienceStartup ExperienceCalifornia Employment LawsCompensation Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with small business clients in a fractional HR model
Provide customized, hands-on HR support and strategic guidance
Develop strategy for HR functional areas including compliance, benefits, talent management, systems, recruiting, and culture
Perform organizational planning and HR audits
Develop employee handbooks and policies
Implement benefits
Implement and automate HRIS systems
Manage recruiting activities including job descriptions and postings, sourcing, resume collection and review, pre-screen interviews, interview scheduling, and job offers
Develop employee onboarding and off-boarding processes
Create culture programs
Handle employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and coaching
Create internal company marketing collateral, including culture event materials, benefits summaries, and onboarding presentations
Support payroll
Maintain availability for client needs, meetings, and time-sensitive HR matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7+ years of relevant HR experience in a generalist/manager role at a small- to mid-sized company (<300 employees)
3+ years of HR experience in a PE/VC-backed company and/or startup
PHR and/or SHRM-CP certifications are a plus
Proven track record of building and improving operational processes and procedures
Solid understanding of HR systems and ability to learn new systems
Thorough knowledge of employment law, compensation best practices, organizational planning and development, and employee relations
Experience with multi-state employment laws, including California employment laws, is a plus
Consistent availability during regular business hours
Flexibility within daytime schedule
Must not be working around another full-time position or independent/another consulting practice
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Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
Part-time hourly position with variable hours
Approximately 0–10% travel
Opportunity to grow into a full-time position
Ability to remain part-time if preferred
Exposure to multiple clients, industries, and all aspects of the employee lifecycle