HR Manager - Consultant

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.

We are a passionate team serving privately held, entrepreneurial businesses across the U.S. Our domains span property management, real estate, data management, professional services, non-profits, and more.

• Speak Your Truth
• Get Sh*t Done
• Team Up
• Be Curious
• Choose Joy

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Address employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Conduct investigations into workplace complaints and provide recommendations for resolution.

• 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.

• Develop performance evaluation frameworks and assist in the execution of performance appraisal processes.
• Offer insights and recommendations for enhancing employee performance and engagement.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate clients' needs.
• Confidentiality and discretion are paramount in handling sensitive HR matters.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.