HR Consultant

Human Resources Consultant HR Business Partner Westborough, Massachusetts – Permission 120,000 – Jun 11, 2026 – $120,000.00 – $140,000.00 Location: Greater Boston Area Work Arrangement: Hybrid / 80% Remote, with occasional in-person client and team meetings Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 About the Role A growing HR consulting organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Consultant to serve as the primary HR partner for a portfolio of clients. This role requires someone who can provide both strategic guidance and hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. Hospitality or restaurant industry HR experience is required for this role. The ideal candidate will understand the pace, employee relations needs, compliance considerations, staffing challenges, and operational realities of supporting hospitality, restaurant, or similar service‑based workforces. The Human Resources Consultant will manage client relationships, lead HR projects, provide employee relations and compliance guidance, support HR operations, and ensure client needs are handled professionally and effectively. Key Responsibilities Serve as the main HR contact and trusted advisor for assigned clients Manage client relationships and provide responsive, professional HR support Lead and execute HR projects from start to finish, ensuring successful completion and client satisfaction Advise clients on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves, and terminations Develop and update employee handbooks, HR policies, job descriptions, offer letters, and other HR documentation Deliver HR training on workplace policies, harassment prevention, performance management, compliance, and HR best practices Support onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS implementation, payroll processes, and other HR operations Provide both strategic HR guidance and day‑to‑day operational support Lead and facilitate complex employee meetings and workplace issue discussions Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and client matters Qualifications 5+ years of broad Human Resources experience across the employee lifecycle Required: HR experience within the hospitality, restaurant, or closely related service industry Strong employee relations experience, including performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves, and terminations Experience developing handbooks, policies, job descriptions, offer letters, and HR documentation Working knowledge of employment law compliance and HR best practices Experience with HRIS systems, benefits administration, onboarding, and payroll‑related HR processes Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and work independently Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Professional, flexible, and comfortable supporting both strategic and hands‑on HR needs #J-18808-Ljbffr