Sr. HR Generalist

Senior Human Resources GeneralistLocation: Remote, Based in AustinCompensation: Aligned to ExperienceWho We Are:CW Talent Strategies is a boutique HR consulting firm that partners with CEOs and leadership teams of growth-stage companies to align business strategy with people strategy. We work alongside our clients to build and strengthen their HR foundations,  supporting everything from recruiting and onboarding to performance, compensation, compliance, and organizational design. Our approach is thoughtful and practical, with a focus on creating solutions that work in real environments and scale with the business. We see ourselves as true partners to the teams we support, bringing both perspective and hands-on execution to the work. We’re a small, collaborative team that values trust, quality, and follow-through. We care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on the businesses and people we support.About the Role: You’ll step into a variety of client environments, supporting work across the full HR lifecycle and helping to drive meaningful outcomes across multiple companies. The work is fast-paced and varied, and priorities may shift throughout the day. This role requires someone who is comfortable managing multiple workstreams, navigating ambiguity, and staying organized while moving work forward. You’ll work directly with leaders and teams, so strong communication, sound judgment, and follow-through are essential.This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys a mix of strategy and execution, takes ownership of their work, and is energized by supporting growing businesses.What You Will Do:Support and lead day-to-day HR work (employee relations, compliance, onboarding, performance, recruiting) while partnering directly with leaders to provide practice, business-aligned guidanceBuild and implement policies, programs and processes that actually work in real environments, not just on paperJump into ambitious situations, assess quickly and drive toward clear thoughtful solutionsSupport and contribute to larger, more complex projects (leveling, compensation cycles, org design, engagement work)Manage multiple priorities across clients, bringing structure, follow-through, and sound judgment to everything you touchSupport and run recruiting efforts, partnering with hiring managers and helping create strong, efficient hiring processes and candidate experiencesNavigate employee relations matters with professionalism and care, including documentation and follow-through when neededApply compliance and policy in real-world scenarios across different states, industries, and employee populationsWork across multiple HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Rippling, Paychex, etc.) and support benefits and HR operations as neededIdentify risks proactively and help solve for them before they become issuesOwn timelines and deliverables across projects, keeping work organized and moving forward using tools like Asana and adapting to client systemsBalance long-term projects with real-time needs, shifting priorities without losing momentumStep in wherever needed, we operate as one team across all work, both client-facing and internalResearch, analyze, and synthesize information to move work forward, especially in unfamiliar or evolving areasStay curious and open to new tools and ways of working, including leveraging AI to improve efficiency and outputWho You Are:You are someone who combines strong HR fundamentals with presence, adaptability, and drive.Exceptional communicator - clear, confident, and able to navigate any conversationHigh energy, low ego - you show up, figure it out, and don’t need credit to do great workCurious and proactive - you ask questions, spot gaps, and take initiativeComfortable with ambiguity - you don’t wait for perfect direction to move forwardStrong operator - you can execute, organize, and follow through consistentlyDetail-oriented but practical - you know when precision matters and when to moveFlexible and resilient - you can context switch and reprioritize without losing momentumExperience We’re Looking For: 3-7 years of HR experience (consulting or multi-entity exposure is a plus)Strong foundation in HR operations, compliance, and employee relationsExperience supporting or running recruiting processesExposure to payroll across multiple systems preferredDemonstrated ability to manage projects and multiple prioritiesExperience working directly with leaders or clients is a strong plusWhy Join CW Talent Strategies?Exposure to a wide range of companies, industries and leadership teamsOpportunity to build strong judgment through hands-on, meaningful workA collaborative, high-performing team that values thoughtfulness and follow-throughMeaningful ownership and visibility across client work and internal initiativesCWTS offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k match up to 5%, and Flexible time off