HR Generalist - Consultant

Are you a Human Resources professional passionate about helping growing businesses succeed?

If you are a go-getter that enjoys supporting growing businesses on all things people, we've been looking for you!

Who we are:

A la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions is an innovative professional services firm on a growth trajectory. We provide CFO Advisory, Client Accounting Services and Client HR Services to businesses nationwide. We champion a “Work Wherever” ethos, which means you can operate seamlessly from your home office. Our team is a select group of dedicated professionals, committed to positivity and making a meaningful impact.

Core Values we live by: 

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

Job Summary:

As an HR Generalist Consultant, you will provide comprehensive HR support and expertise to various clients across multiple industries. You will collaborate closely with our HR Director of 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.

Key Responsibilities: 

Consultation and Advisory Services:

• 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.

HR Policy Development and Implementation:

• 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.

Employee Relations:

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

Talent Acquisition and Management:

• 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.

Performance Management:

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

Compliance and Legal Support:

• 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.

Training and Development:

• 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.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and other related benefits.
• Coordinate open enrollment periods, including organizing informational sessions, distributing materials, and assisting employees with plan selections.
• Administer ongoing LOA/FMLA/STD/LTD requests as needed.

HR Technology & Systems

• 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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information:

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

Working Environment:  

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.

Benefits

• "Work Wherever" philosophy - independence, freedom and flexibility by working from your home office!!
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance
• Flexible vacation and a 2-week close at the end of the year!
• 401k match
• Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability

**NOTE: We are extremely dedicated to employee engagement and hiring for the long-term. To that end, our recruiting process includes several assessments, the results of which will become part of your entire application. Please also note that all applications are viewed by a human being, and screening question answers are considered as part of your application.

Targeted range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 annually.

How We Determine What We Pay
As a fully remote employer, ALC determines pay for positions using national and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

A la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ALC is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at ALC are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.