HR & People Operations Generalist (Part-Time)

About Colla Health

We help people with cancer improve their quality of life by providing behavioral healthcare to the 17 million cancer patients in the US as an extension of their medical treatment.

One out of every three cancer patients has a diagnosed mental health condition but only 25% of them receive treatment for their mental health challenges, exacerbating quality of life, worsening health outcomes, and increasing their total cost of care to the system. We are on a mission to provide relevant, accessible behavioral health at the point of care that is embedded within a patient’s oncology practice. We are backed by a premier venture capital firm and are building a world-class team of clinicians, technologists, and healthcare operations builders passionate about helping cancer patients improve their quality of life.

We have built a behavioral health services and technology company to support patients' mental health alongside their physical health treatment plans. Our first offering deploys virtual mental health services using Collaborative Care, an evidence-based behavioral health care model. We will scale this virtual care model using technology, and build the foundations to drive outcomes focused on value-based care.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and execution-oriented HR & People Operations Generalist to support our growing team. This is a part-time, hourly role working closely with the CEO and COO to ensure strong operational foundations across HR, compliance, and people systems.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, managing critical administrative processes, and driving projects to completion in a fast-paced startup environment.

Core Responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage HR administrative processes including state registrations, filings, and employment compliance


• Support payroll coordination, employee onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and requirements


• Maintain employee records and documentation with strong attention to detail

People Operations & Systems

• Own and manage HR systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits platforms), ensuring accuracy and efficiency


• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve people operations workflows


• Support implementation and optimization of HR tools and processes

Project Management

• Lead and support cross-functional HR and people ops projects (e.g., policy updates, system implementations, process improvements)


• Track key deliverables and timelines, ensuring execution against priorities


• Partner with leadership to operationalize new initiatives as the company scales

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or HR Generalist roles


• Strong knowledge of HR administration, compliance, and employment processes


• Experience working with HR systems (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, Justworks, or similar)


• Excellent project management and organizational skills


• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities


• Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced, evolving environment


• Based in Houston, TX and able to work onsite 2 days per week
  
  
  
  • Office located in central-west Houston, near Memorial Park in the Rice Military / Washington Corridor area
  
  
  
  

Who You Are

• A doer who can operate independently and drive execution


• Someone who brings structure and clarity to ambiguous environments


• Strong communicator who can work closely with leadership


• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation

• $35 - $50/hour, based on experience