Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
Background in Biotech, Startups, For-profit, and shares/options preferred
Experience in small to mid-sized companies, up to 150 employees
Strong client engagement and service orientation with professional demeanor
Excellent communication and presentation skills for HR topics
Proficient in Federal and Massachusetts employment regulations
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR resource for multiple clients, acting as their part-time HR department
Provide practical HR services within a service delivery team, including support on employment matters
Assist with employee relations and performance issues
Guide clients on initiatives like diversity, equity, and inclusion
Manage HR tasks such as benefits oversight, handbook updates, and job descriptions
Update policies to comply with labor laws and best practices while ensuring cultural inclusion
Coordinate onboarding and exit processes to mitigate employment issues and ensure compliance
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Hybrid work model in Greater Boston with no overnight travel
Unlimited paid time off after two years
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Company holidays and tuition reimbursement
401K with company matching
Opportunities to join 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
