Human Resources Consultant

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Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Human Resources Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and HR matters.
• Support managers with performance concerns, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Maintain employee policies, procedures, and handbook content.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including multi-state requirements.
• Manage personnel records and HR documentation.

Payroll & HRIS Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Coordinate payroll changes, employee status updates, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of HR technology platforms.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting efforts for office, warehouse, and merchandising personnel.
• Manage onboarding and orientation programs.
• Partner with hiring managers to support workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Ensure completion of all new hire documentation and compliance requirements.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Serve as liaison with external benefits providers.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and issue resolution.

Performance Management & Employee Development

• Develop and implement job descriptions and performance evaluation processes.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures with leadership.
• Support employee development, coaching, retention, and succession initiatives.
• Assist managers with performance improvement opportunities.

Employee Relations & Office Administration

• Provide guidance regarding workplace concerns and employee relations matters.
• Investigate and document employee relations issues as needed.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
• Support conflict resolution and recommend appropriate actions.
• Coordinate office operations, vendor relationships, employee events, and general administrative functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment laws, and employee relations practices.
• Ability to advise managers on performance management and workplace issues.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Generalist role.
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance initiatives.
• Experience with Rippling HRIS and Payroll.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification.
• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations.
• Experience building HR processes and performance management programs.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or family-owned business environments.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this position.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others.