5+ years of HR experience in increasing roles of autonomy
Experience with Biotech and startups preferred
Background in small to mid-sized companies (up to 150 employees)
Demonstrated professional judgment and inclusive communication skills
Ability to present HR information clearly
Familiarity with Federal and Massachusetts employment regulations
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR resource embedded in clients' organizations
Provide flexible and practical HR services and advice to management
Assist with employee relations and performance management issues
Guide on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and policy development
Perform routine HR management tasks, including benefits oversight and handbook updates
Enhance policies per labor laws and best practices while identifying risks
Coordinate onboarding processes and manage exit meetings for compliance
Participate in HR assessments and client onboarding initiatives
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Hybrid Position in Greater Boston with limited travel
Generous paid time off (unlimited after two years)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
401K with company matching
Affinity Groups
Full Job Description
Perks & Benefits of HR Consultants Include:
Competitive Compensation
Hybrid Position in Greater Boston: Challenging, exciting consulting work without the overnight or long-distance travel
Generous paid time off (unlimited after two years of service)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
401K with company matching
Affinity Groups
What You'll Do as an HR Consultant:
Often working as an embedded part of the client's organization, serve as the primary Human Resources resource for clients and leadership, becoming the part-time HR Department for several clients in various industries
Working as part of a service delivery team that includes recruiting and HR administrative support, you will provide HR services and serve as a resource to client management on all employment matters, being flexible and practical when addressing issues, with an understanding that one of our primary roles is to reduce client risk and exposure to matters related to employment practices
Assisting with routine and complex employee relations/performance issues
Guiding on non-standard matters, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reorganization, policy creation, and leadership mentoring
Performing routine HR management duties, including benefits oversight, handbook development and updates, and job description creation
Enhancing and updating policies and procedures in accordance with labor laws, best practices, and cultural inclusion, while proactively identifying instances of noncompliance with labor laws
Designing and coordinating new employee onboarding and exit meetings, mitigating employment issues, lay-offs/terminations, equity audits, and compliance to offer advice to clients on all HR-related functions
Participating in HR Assessments of new clients and working with the team to launch new clients
Experience in Biotech, Startups, For-profit, and shares/options preferred
A minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience with increasing levels of autonomy and proactive engagement with the work
Experience working in small to mid-sized companies, from startups to 150 employees
Demonstrated effectiveness in engaging with clients in a highly professional and service-oriented manner; serves as an effective ambassador of Insource HR at client sites
Demonstrated professional judgment skills and a positive, inclusive, interactive style
Experience explaining and presenting HR information and practices to current and prospective clients clearly and with gravitas
Conversant in Federal and Massachusetts employment regulations; proactive in problem-solving and accessing additional resources as necessary
