Who We Are

Cooper People Group is a woman-owned, boot-strapping and fast-growing startup whose purpose is to enrich the world of work. We are a team of seasoned HR leaders that are passionate about helping small to mid-sized companies across the Great Lakes to develop their HR strategy, structure, people and processes. We exist to lead and support organizations who have no HR, HR in transition, and HR with too much on their plate. The team at CPG believe that everyone deserves to do great work with the great people in great companies and are guided by our three core values:

• People first
• Make work fun
• Here's how we can

Due to our continuous growth in having just retained our 100th client(!), we're expanding the team yet again and are seeking to add a part-time HR Consultants to our team this year.

What You'll Do

We are looking for an experienced HR guru that loves all things human capital, employee experience, HR tech, and who understands the intricacies of small business. This role will ramp up to average 15-30 hours per week (but could be more or less, but the work will happen during the normal 9-5 business hours to best support our clients) with a main focus in both strategic and transactional HR management. You may be involved in engagements that include the following:

• Coaching a client on navigating a sticky employee relations case
• Implementing a new HRIS
• Crafting culture guidebooks and employee handbooks
• Conducting HR effectiveness assessments
• Designing employee career paths
• Leading the talent acquisition and onboarding process
• Facilitating organizational design or succession planning workshops
• Supporting a client through a merger or acquisition
• Helping a manager navigate a complex leave management situation
• Training leaders on effective performance management tactics

What You'll Bring

• At least five (5) years of experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner in a small to mid-sized company.
• HRCI or SHRM certification with broad-based HR generalist background. You don't hae to be an expert in ALL the things, but a wide-variety of experiences is valuable since we work with so many types of companies. We're looking for experienced and forward-thinking leaders who understand culture, compliance and everything in between.
• Passion for pouring into our clients and helping them strengthen their people programs and outcomes.
• Your time management, communication and organization skills are top-notch and you'll be an amazing ambassador for the CPG brand.

What You'll Get

• A chance to collaborate with the best in the biz at the beginning stages of a growing company in an incredibly in-demand industry. Despite our ROWE (results-only-work-environment), we're a culturally strong and close-knit team.
• Super flexible and remote/hybrid environment
• Work with some of the coolest organizations in West Michigan with the most people-focused leaders
• Competitive hourly pay with potential for variable compensation
• Home office & data stipend
• Paid time off & paid volunteer time
• Learning & development stipend
• Access to co-working spaces in Downtown GR
• Paid parental and medical leave

If this sounds like you, apply today! We'd love to talk.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only essential values but also powerful drivers of our innovation and success both internally and with our clients. We invite individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, hairstyles, or any other characteristic to join us in our mission to enrich the world of work and create workplaces where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated. Together, we will build a company that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us, driving positive change within our organization and our clients.