Associate HR Consultant

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 bachelor’s degree and SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

• Benefits invoice reconciliation and networking or business development experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s 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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