HR Manager - Consultant

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.

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.

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 functions of this job. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Benefits

• Remote work environment, earned flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance
• Flexible vacation and a end of year company close
• 401k match
• Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability

Note

• We are extremely dedicated to employee engagement and hiring for the long-term.
• To that end, our recruiting process includes several assessments, the results of which will become part of your entire application.
• Please also note that all applications are viewed by a human being, and screening question answers are considered as part of your application.

Targeted range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 annually.

How We Determine What We Pay

• As a fully remote employer, ALC determines pay for positions using national and industry-specific survey data.
• We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
• Our posted salary range is based on national data.

• For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth.
• Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills.
• Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position.
• An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

All offers of employment at ALC are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.