Experience in Biotech, Startups, For-profit sectors preferable
Familiarity with small to mid-sized companies (up to 150 employees)
Proficient in Federal and Massachusetts employment laws
Strong client engagement with professional demeanor
Ability to communicate HR practices effectively
Responsibilities
Serve as primary HR resource for multiple client organizations
Provide HR services and risk reduction support to client management
Assist with employee relations and performance issues
Guide on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Manage benefits overview and create/update HR handbooks
Enhance policies according to labor laws and best practices
Design onboarding processes and conduct HR assessments for new clients
Benefits
Hybrid work model in Greater Boston with no overnight travel
Unlimited paid time off after two years of service
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
401K plan with company matching contributions
Company holidays and 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
