HR Manager - Consultant

About this role

Are you a Human Resources professional passionate about helping growing businesses succeed?
If you are a go-getter that enjoys supporting growing businesses on all things people, we've been looking for you! Join ALC, a fast-growing, fully remote CFO Advisory, Outsourced Accounting, and HR Services firm. We are on a mission to 'WOW professionally and CARE personally' by providing expert guidance, people centric service, and custom solutions. We believe the combination of unmatched strategic thinking and experience, coupled with a caring human touch, is the key to success and allows us to bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to the growing organizations and business leaders we serve.

We're Seeking:

• Tech-savvy HR enthusiasts eager to support entrepreneurial businesses.

• Professionals valuing systematic approaches, coupled with creativity to find a solution that fits best.

• Those craving diversity in tasks and a collaborative team environment.

• Strong strategic thinker looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing business.

Who We Are:
We are a passionate team serving privately held, entrepreneurial businesses across the U.S. Our domains span property management, real estate, data management, professional services, non-profits, and more.

Core Values we live by:

• Speak Your Truth

• Get Sh*t Done

• Team Up

• Be Curious

• Choose Joy

Job Summary:
As an HR Manager Consultant, you will provide comprehensive HR support and expertise to various clients across multiple industries. You will collaborate closely with our CHRO - Client Services and various departments to provide comprehensive HR services. You will serve as a trusted advisor, addressing diverse HR needs and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. This role demands a high level of adaptability, as you'll be working with different organizational cultures, structures, and challenges.

Key Responsibilities:
Consultation and Advisory Services:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their unique HR requirements, challenges, and goals.

• Provide expert guidance on a broad range of HR topics, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, compensation, and benefits.

HR Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop tailored HR policies, procedures, and practices aligned with each client's objectives and legal requirements.

• Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies to ensure understanding and compliance among employees.

Employee Relations:

• Address employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.

• Conduct investigations into workplace complaints and provide recommendations for resolution.

Talent Acquisition and Management:

• Support clients in recruiting and onboarding processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.

• Advise on strategies for talent retention, career development, and succession planning.

Performance Management:

• Develop performance evaluation frameworks and assist in the execution of performance appraisal processes.

• Offer insights and recommendations for enhancing employee performance and engagement.

Compliance and Legal Support:

• Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Ensure clients' HR practices and policies comply with legal requirements, providing guidance and support in audits and investigations.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs within client organizations and develop customized training programs.

• Facilitate workshops or seminars on HR-related topics to enhance client employees' skills and knowledge.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and other related benefits.

• Coordinate open enrollment periods, including organizing informational sessions, distributing materials, and assisting employees with plan selections.

• Administer ongoing LOA/FMLA/STD/LTD requests as needed.

HR Technology & Systems

• Assess clients' HR technology needs and recommend appropriate systems or tools for efficient HR management.

• Assist in the implementation and optimization of HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and other HR software solutions.
Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in HR roles, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

• Expertise in CA employment laws required.

• Experience working with non-profit organizations a plus.

• Proven experience in HR consulting or generalist roles, preferably serving multiple clients.

• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a customer-centric approach.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

Additional Information:

• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate clients' needs.

• Confidentiality and discretion are paramount in handling sensitive HR matters.

Working Environment:
The position is done virtually, from a home office. The position requires reliable high-speed Internet to perform work in a dedicated office or workspace, including the ability to conduct video meetings.
This position does not require physical activity other than that typically utilized in such a setting with extended periods of sitting at a computer 8+ hours per day.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…