HR Generalist (Contract, Up to 20 Hrs / Wk)

About Telgorithm: Telgorithm is a cutting edge messaging API provider specializing in 10DLC text messaging. We enable software providers to send high-volume business text messages at the highest delivery rates in the industry, 99%+ on average. Telgorithm combines timely customer support, expert-level messaging compliance guidance and patent-pending technology that proactively and automatically manages business’ Carrier rate limits for the most effective 10DLC API experience. Say goodbye to compliance rejections, error codes and poor deliverability causing your customers’ complaints to pile up. Telgorithm allows software and application providers to successfully send compliant 10DLC messages by the millions daily. To learn more, visit www.telgorithm.com. 

About Us: Telgorithm was founded on the principles of transparency, customer experience, responsibility, education, and empathy. Our team is committed to providing our customers with the guidance and support needed to be successful in the evolving A2P landscape. We’re growing quickly and looking for team members that are committed to contributing to our mission of changing the A2P 10DLC ecosystem for the better. 

When faced with challenges, we seek out creative solutions and workarounds. As a startup, our work and team are fast-paced; we’re extremely collaborative yet unafraid to make decisions and change course later if needed. If you thrive as a both a team player and an individual contributor, are interested in solving problems, and motivated to make the world of telecom more fun – Telgorithm might be the company for you.

The Role: Telgorithm is looking to hire a part-time HR Generalist (up to 20 hours per week) to manage a variety of HR functions. This is a contract position that will initially focus heavily on recruitment (60-90 days) before shifting to broader HR responsibilities, including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance. The HR Generalist will work closely with the CEO, Aaron Alter, and other key leaders in the organization to ensure alignment between our team’s needs and HR strategies. This is a dynamic role ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment and is looking to make a significant impact.

Reporting to: Aaron Alter, CEO

Location: Remote in United States or Canada

Compensation: $65–100 per hour, based on experience

What you’ll do

• First 30 Days: Onboarding is pretty self-directed, so you’ll need to be independent from Day One. You will work with the CEO, CTO, and management team to understand recruitment needs and priorities. You will lead the full-cycle recruitment process for various positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating with hiring managers. You will develop job descriptions, post job openings on relevant platforms, and manage applications. You will build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. You will provide a positive candidate experience, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback. You will collaborate with leadership to refine recruiting strategies and processes.
• First 6 Months: You will manage the employee onboarding process, including documentation, orientation, and introductions to the team. You will support the implementation and improvement of performance management processes, including goal-setting, feedback, and annual reviews. You will actively promote a positive and inclusive company culture through employee surveys, feedback sessions, and recognition initiatives. You will ensure that the company is in compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations related to employment, benefits, and workplace policies. You will provide day-to-day HR support to employees, answer questions related to benefits, policies, and employee relations, and assist with HR reporting and documentation. 

What you’ll bring

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist or recruiting role, ideally within a startup or fast-growing company.
• Recruiting Expertise: Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection for technical positions (e.g., software engineers, systems analysts, technical support specialists).
• HR Knowledge: Solid understanding of key HR functions such as onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance.
• HR Certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with EoR: Prior experience with an Employer of Record (EoR) required; experience with Deel specifically is a plus.
• Experience with and without PEOs: Prior experience working with in both a PEO and non-PEO environment for companies with fewer than 100 employees.
• Compliance Expertise: Must be able to answer basic and intermediate HR compliance questions related to employment laws and regulations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to foster strong relationships across teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and solve complex people-related issues.
• Flexibility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to shift focus as priorities evolve.

Join Our Team:

Being human isn’t about checking every box on a list. It’s about the experiences we have, the people we meet, and the perspectives we share. So, if you have the skills but are hesitant to apply because of your background, apply anyway. We need amazing people like you to help us challenge the conventional and think differently about the problems that we’re solving. We’re in this together.

Telgorithm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We truly believe that the intersection of our individual differences help to create a better workplace, a better product, and a better world. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Telgorithm does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.

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Telgorithm never asks job seekers to make any payment as part of the recruiting process. If you have any questions or concerns about the authenticity of the Telgorithm recruitment process or an offer that you have received, please contact us by email at peopleops@telgorithm.com. 

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