Do I need to be in Austin to work with AlzaHR?

No. We work with Austin companies remotely and are glad to meet in person. Most day-to-day work happens through your private client portal, email and scheduled calls.

Is this fractional HR or outsourced HR?

It's an HR partnership. Like fractional or outsourced HR, you get senior HR expertise without a full-time hire. The difference is that one experienced HR leader stays with you, learns your people and business, and keeps everything moving through a shared portal.

Do you know Texas employment law?

Yes. We work with Texas employers on the state and local rules above, and we keep policies, offer letters and handbooks current as those rules change. For legal opinions we coordinate with your employment counsel.

HR partnership in Austin

Your HR team in Austin, without the full-time hire.

Austin has one of the busiest startup scenes in the country. We give founders an experienced HR partner from the first hire, so people operations keep up with the business.

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Texas HR

What's different about HR in Austin

At-will, with fewer state mandates

Texas has no state paid sick leave requirement and no state income tax, which simplifies payroll. Your handbook and offer letters still need to be clear and consistent.

Workers' comp is optional

Texas is the only state where private employers can choose not to carry workers' compensation. Opting out has real trade-offs and notice requirements.

Final pay deadlines

Under the Texas Payday Law, employees who are let go must be paid in full within six calendar days.

Remote teams in other states

Austin startups often hire across the country, and each employee's home state brings its own leave, pay and posting rules.

A general overview, not legal advice. Rules change, and we keep your policies current as they do.

What your HR partnership includes

One senior HR leader who knows your company
Handbooks, policies and compliance
Recruiting and video candidate screening
Onboarding, offer letters and e-signature
Benefits design with broker savings
Employee relations and investigations
Manager coaching and performance programs
A private client portal for approvals and updates

Leaving a PEO? See how we handle PEO exits. Wondering how this compares to fractional HR? Here's the difference.

Common questions

Do I need to be in Austin to work with AlzaHR?: No. We work with Austin companies remotely and are glad to meet in person. Most day-to-day work happens through your private client portal, email and scheduled calls.
Is this fractional HR or outsourced HR?: It's an HR partnership. Like fractional or outsourced HR, you get senior HR expertise without a full-time hire. The difference is that one experienced HR leader stays with you, learns your people and business, and keeps everything moving through a shared portal.
Do you know Texas employment law?: Yes. We work with Texas employers on the state and local rules above, and we keep policies, offer letters and handbooks current as those rules change. For legal opinions we coordinate with your employment counsel.

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