This HR Consultant position is for a boutique firm that integrates into client teams to provide comprehensive human resource support. The role involves working with a variety of small to mid-sized businesses across different industries, offering both practitioner and consulting services in all aspects of HR. It suits a professional with strong HR generalist skills who is comfortable with a hybrid work model and client-facing responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for an assigned group of clients, building strong relationships and becoming a trusted extension of their team
Manage multiple client engagements while staying organized, responsive, and proactive, as well as identify opportunities to improve client processes and recommend solutions
Provide professional human resource support in a variety of areas to include recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leaves of absence, unemployment and worker’s compensation, and conflict resolution
Provide guidance on HR best practices, compliance, and risk mitigation
Support clients in addressing complex HR challenges and improving business outcomes
Maintain HR documentation and records, including employee personnel files, processing onboarding and off-boarding paperwork, recording changes in job classifications, salary increases, etc.
Administer employee benefits programs, including benefits renewals, enrollments, changes and terminations, as well as resolve any benefits-related issues timely
Prepare new hire paperwork, conduct background checks, and help with onboarding processes
Manage payroll and client HRIS systems
Assist in benefits administration and employee leave tracking
Help organize and create training sessions, employee events, and performance review processes
Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
Prepare HR documents such as employment letters and reports, as well as HR templates
Assist with HR projects such as conducting HR assessments and compliance audits, employee handbooks, organizational design, performance management, and HR process improvement initiatives
Maintain confidentiality of all HR and company-related matters
Maintain subject matter expertise in all operational and tactical areas of HR including, but not limited to, employment law, FLSA classifications, leave management, HR technology, benefits management, and compensation
Be an all-around HR superhero to our clients!
Requirements
At least five to seven years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience
Undergraduate degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent training and experience
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Active HRCI or SHRM professional certification a plus
Ability to understand and comply with Federal and State Employment laws
Experience in payroll process and HRIS systems, preferably with the ability to navigate multiple platforms
Experience with annual benefit open enrollment and ACA requirements
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, including C-Suite and VP levels, with confidence and poise
Equally comfortable developing a strategy and executing the day-to-day work
Ability to work independently managing a variety of projects
Responsive with outstanding communication skills
Creative problem-solver and HR critical thinker
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Dedicated to consistently providing high-touch customer care
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Able to develop a strong rapport with clients and maintain excellent work relationships
Enjoys a flexible, energetic, and exciting work environment
Requires on-site work and the ability to travel to client sites
Must be available Monday to Friday between business hours
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Important Details
Schedule: approximately 20 to 30 hours weekly, with potential for more; hours may fluctuate based on business/client needs, but consultant availability is necessary during normal business hours to support clients
Employment type: part-time
About the Company
Reader HR Consulting is a boutique firm that integrates into clients’ teams, providing practitioner and consulting services in all aspects of HR to small to mid-sized businesses in a variety of industries.