Human Resources · Austin, TX

HR Generalist jobs in Austin, TX

HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.

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$25–$53/hr
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$79k
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HR Business Partner

Pimco · Austin, TX
$150k - $305k

Resources Business Partner is a strategic, forward-thinking advisor to senior leaders across the Americas. This role is designed for an HR leader who thrives in transformational environments, brings a strong point of vie…

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Water Resources Coordinator

HDR · Austin, TX

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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P&C Management Consultant

Accenture · Austin, TX

We help P&C carriers reinvent Underwriting and Claims through process redesign, operating model transformation, data-driven decisioning, and AI-enabled ways of working. As a Transformation Consultant, you will be expecte…

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Technical Sourcer (Recruiting)

HDR · Austin, TX

DescriptionAbout HDRAt HDR, we believe design has the power to transform communities and improve lives. From architecture and engineering to environmental and water resources, our work shapes the spaces where people live…

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Administrative Project Coordinator

HDR · Round Rock, TX

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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Senior Talent Partner

Take 2 interactive · Austin, TX

positions within the Technology/TMS (Infrastructure, Cyber, PMO, Software & Data Engineering, AI) and G+A functions (Finance, Legal, HR, Sales, Workplace, etc.), ensuring a positive candidate experience.Partner with Glob…

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HR Generalist

Austin, TX
$32 per hour

Are you a dynamic HR professional who thrives on creating memorable, seamless experiences for employees at every stage of their journey... ..., and engaging employee experience. If you are a versatile HR generalist who l…

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What hr generalists earn in Austin

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$33 $52k–$68k
Mid level $33–$43 $68k–$89k
Senior $40–$53 $84k–$110k

Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?

Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.

How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?

Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.

Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.

Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.

How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?

Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.

Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.

Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.

How do you handle open enrollment season?

Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.

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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.

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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.

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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.

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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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