Senior HR Consultant

Job Title: Senior HR Consultant

Location: Oakland, CA

Pay Rate: $60 - $70 per hour, W2

Duration: 3+ Month Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid or Fully Remote

Top three qualifications or attributes HM will prioritize when reviewing initial resumes

1) Employee relations experience

2) Experience as an HR business partner

3) Labor Relations experience

Top skill sets HM looking for in a candidate (technical expertise & soft skills)?

1) Excellent communication

Summary:

• Provides consulting and guidance to company leaders and employees on performance management processes.
• Collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps.
• Interprets company policies and procedures for specific situations.
• Initiates collection of information and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts, or the Law Department when a problem warrants escalation due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Collaborates with HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution.
• Follows-up with HR team and line of business clients to ensure solutions are completed and problems have been addressed.
• Conducts internal investigations in response to complaints, working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering in support of the workplace issue resolution process.
• Summarizes event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR, and other relevant parties.
• May also perform HR Business Partner duties such as senior leader advice and counsel, and HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.).

Requirements:

• B.A. in Business or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Human Resources, with 2 years in an increasingly responsible role as a lead or specialist.
• Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulations.

Preferred Skills:

• Emphasis or Certification in Human Resources or Labor Relations.
• Master's in Business Administration or Labor Relations.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Labor Relations, Compensation, Succession Planning, and Leave Management.
• Knowledge of company policies and union contracts.