Characteristics of Position:

The Human Resources Consultant will support the routine daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including recruitment and hiring of staff, compensation, benefits, learning and development, performance management, labor law compliance, employee relations and enforcing company policies and practices.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Provides daily support and guidance to HR generalists/specialists/assistants, management, and other staff for routine functions of HR including recruitment and hiring of staff, compensation, benefits, learning and development, performance management, labor law compliance, and employee relations and  enforcing company policies and practices.
• Supports the recruitment process by identifying vacancy gaps and implementing strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants for managerial, exempt, and professional roles.
• Address employee relations issues, such as work complaints/grievances or other employee concerns.
• Oversees learning and development program, including new employee orientation (NEO), to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives; may participate in NEO.
• Participate in, and monitor, organizational performance management initiatives 
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software (DATIS).
• Process documentation for new hires, pay changes, reassignments/transfers, and terminations; prepares periodic summaries of personnel changes to submit to payroll for application.
• Analyze employee survey data and reports to identify areas of strengths and recommendations for improvement related to retention, development, benefits and other workforce related matters 
• Process FMLA, workers' compensation and OSHA documentation in compliance with industry standards.
• Participates in agency benefits committees related to open enrollment, employee recognition and/or wellness programs; serves as a liaison to employees for benefits related issues
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. 
• Participate in internal/external audit activities related to HR functions.
• Oversees compliance related to consultant contracts
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Assume lead role in absence of the HR Director
• Carry out all the duties of the HR Generalist, Specialist, and/or Assistant, when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of human resource management experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License

Preferred Attribute:

• SHRM-CP or SCP
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, carry items, and stoop. Prolonged periods of sitting at desk and working on a computer screen. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

 Supervision: This position does not provide supervision to others. Oversees the daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.

Travel: Occasional travel between ACTS location should be expected.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.