About this role
Local HR Consulting firm is seeking an organized, proactive Associate HR Consultant to provide HR consulting and administrative support to clients across a variety of industries. This role combines employee relations, policy and compliance support, HR administration, and networking.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on employee relations, workplace policies, and HR compliance, escalating complex issues to the Principal Consultant.
- Develop and update employee handbooks, job descriptions, HR policies, and procedures.
- Support and train client managers and HR teams on HR best practices.
- Maintain employee records and prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, reports, and presentations.
- Schedule interviews, meetings, and training sessions.
- Work across multiple HRIS platforms and employee management systems.
- Reconcile benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers and vendors.
- Represent the firm at networking events and participate in business development activities.
- Handle confidential client and employee information with discretion.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in HR consulting, an HR generalist position, or a similar HR administrative role.
- Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using multiple HR systems.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; related bachelors degree and SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
- Benefits invoice reconciliation and networking or business development experience preferred.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.
Travel: Approximately 30% within the state, including occasional overnight stays.
*Will start out part-time and become full-time after the first of the year
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