Human Resources Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the main contact for employee relations and human resources issues.

• Assist managers with performance-related challenges, coaching, disciplinary measures, and terminations.

• Oversee employee policies, procedures, and the content of the handbook.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, including multi-state obligations.

• Manage personnel files and HR documentation effectively.

• Accurately and promptly process bi-weekly payroll.

• Maintain employee information within the HRIS and payroll systems.

• Coordinate payroll adjustments, updates on employee status, and necessary reporting.

• Aid in the implementation and enhancement of HR technology platforms.

• Organize recruiting activities for office, warehouse, and merchandising staff.

• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs.

• Work in partnership with hiring managers to address workforce planning and staffing requirements.

• Ensure that new hire documentation and compliance obligations are completed.

• Administer employee benefits programs and manage the annual open enrollment process.

• Create job descriptions and processes for performance evaluations.

• Foster employee development, coaching, retention, and succession planning efforts.

• Investigate and document issues related to employee relations.

• Encourage employee engagement and a positive work environment.

• Coordinate office operations, manage vendor relationships, organize employee events, and handle general administrative tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to thrive in a team setting and work collaboratively with others.

• Strong understanding of HR compliance, labor laws, and employee relations practices.

• Capability to provide guidance to managers on performance management and workplace matters.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with leadership and employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources within a Generalist capacity.

• Experience in processing payroll and managing employee benefits.

• Background in supporting employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance initiatives.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Rippling HRIS and Payroll.

• Preferred: PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a comparable HR certification.

• Preferred: Experience with multi-state employee populations.

• Preferred: Background in developing HR processes and performance management programs.

• Preferred: Experience in distribution, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or family-owned business settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee benefit programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.

• Opportunities for employee development, coaching, retention, and succession planning.

• A positive workplace culture and initiatives to enhance employee engagement.