HR Consultant, Senior

Job Title: HR Consultant, Senior
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: August 3, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Pay Rate: $65.00/hr. W2 [MAX]
NEED Local Candidtaes Only

Account Manager Notes:

PREFERENCE IS CANDIDATES WITHIN BAY AREA SERVICE TERRITORY BUT OPEN TO OUTSIDE SERVICE TERRITORY. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID OR FULLY REMOTE(DEPENDING ON CHOSEN CANDIDATE RESIDENCE.)

Top three qualifications or attributes HM will prioritize when reviewing initial resumes
1)Employee relations experience
2)Experience as an HR business partner
3)Labor Relations experience
Top skill sets HM looking for in a candidate (technical expertise & soft skills)?
1)Excellent communication
2)Same as above

Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Provides consulting and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management process.
• Collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps.
• Interprets policies and procedures for specific situations.
• Initiates collection of information and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts or the Law Department when a problem warrants an escalation due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Collaborates with HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution.
• Follows-up with HR team and line of business clients to ensure solution is completed and
• problem has been addressed.
• Conducts internal investigations in response to complaints - working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering - in support of workplace issue resolution process.
• Summarizes event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR and PG&E
• May also perform HR Business Partner duties such as, senior leader advice and counsel, HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications
Required

• B.A. in Business or Social Sciences
• 3 to 6 years of experience working in Human Resources, with 2 years in an increasing responsible role as a lead or specialist
• Experience in employees relations and conflict resolution
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving performance issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulation
Desired Qualifications
Desired

• Emphasis or Certification in Human Resources or Labor Relations
• Master in Business Administration or Labor Relations
• Experience working in a union environment
• Labor Relations
• Compensation
• Succession Planning
• Leave Management
• Knowledge of policies and union contracts