Human Resources Consultant

Job Title: Human Resources Consultant

Department: Operations

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, Onsite at HRMC and Clients’ Offices

Reports To: Merri Mai Williamson (Founder & Chairperson)

Prepared By: Merri Mai Williamson (Founder & Chairperson)

Prepared Date: September 6, 2025

SUMMARY

The Human Resource Consultant performs a variety of tasks within the realm of Human Resources, including, but not limited to compensation and benefits; diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee relations; organizational and employee development; talent acquisition; and risk management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Accepts assignments to provide services to clients, which may be performed in the Company office, remotely, or at the client’s place of business.

· Assignments may include:

o Auditing Human Resource departments to compare processes and policies to compliance standards and best practices.

o Conducting compensation analysis to ensure a competitive advantage for the client and fair wages for the employees.

o Researching benefits, to make recommendations for cost reduction and/or added value to employees.

o Offering suggestions and possibly implementing activities and programs, which promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

o Executing performance management systems to increase employee engagement for clients.

o Creating and possibly guiding training programs to address areas for improvement for clients.

o Handling employment-related inquiries from client staffers.

o Participating in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

o Identifying areas of risk for clients and offering recommendations for best practices.

o Performing all talent acquisition functions, to assist the client in recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating the hire of new employees.

o Maintaining compliance with Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.

o Retaining knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in all areas of Human Resources.

o Performing other duties, as assigned by the CEO and/or the Director of Operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

· Associate degree (or higher) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

· Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in a Human Resources role.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on service.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to follow compliance standards and practices.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate, when appropriate.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and talent management systems.

· Certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

PREFERRED:

· Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resource Management.

· Four (4) years or more of professional work experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Excellent verbal and written communication should be professional and accurate.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

· Understanding of simple math, as it relates to assisting with budgets and cost comparisons.

REASONING ABILITY

· Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

REQUIRED:

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to climb up and down stairs in multi-story buildings.

· Must be able to work in environments that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

· Must be able to access and navigate each department at a client’s facilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Multi-story building, with stairs.

· Bathroom on each floor.

· Small kitchen on first floor.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

· Starting Salary: $50,000 per year.

· Medical and Dental for Full-Time Employee; employer pays 50% of premium for employee.

· Holidays:

o New Year’s Day (January 1);

o Good Friday (Friday before Easter);

o Memorial Day (last Monday in May);

o Independence Day (July 4);

o Labor Day (first Monday in September);

o Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) and the following Friday; and

o Christmas (December 25) with possibility of day before or day after.

· Paid Time Off Bi-Weekly Accrual:

-- Employment date through 90 days = 0 hours = 0 days

-- After 1st 90 days to 1st anniversary = 5.05 hours per pay period = 12 days

-- 1st Anniversary through month of 3rd anniversary = 3.69 hours per pay period = 12 days

-- Month of 3rd anniversary = 5.23 hours per pay period = 17 days

-- Month of 7th anniversary = 6.77 hours per pay period = 22 days

-- Month of 10th anniversary = 8.31 hours per pay period = 27 days

· Wellness Days: one day per quarter, to be scheduled in December of the prior year.

· Gas Allowance: $30 per week, on Company credit card.

· Cell Phone Reimbursement (including hotspot): up to $1200 per year, paid monthly.

· Residential Internet / WiFi Reimbursement: up to $600 per year, paid monthly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $600 - $50,000