Part Time HR Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

MEA - MidAtlantic Employer's Association

King of Prussia, PA

MEA is in search of HR Consultants to join our growing HR Outsourcing and Consulting service group. This role is ideal for a Human Resources professional with 4-7 years of experience who is excited by the opportunity to work with a variety of organizations, spanning size and industry and on varied projects, in both on and off-site capacities.

In this role, you will provide our clients with strategic HR support as well as advise on and implement best practices, supported by MEA's subject matter experts. Using MEA's HR Assessment tools, you will assess current HR practices and provide recommendations to address compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness gaps.

Please note: This is a part-time position, with hours ranging from 10-30 hours per week. Candidates must have the ability to visit our King of Prussia location once per month for our scheduled Staff Meeting as well as ability to travel to Client locations spanning the Philadelphia, PA - Bucks County, PA areas.

This role is ideal for someone who is interested in expanding their exposure to all aspects of Human Resources and engaging with a team of subject matter experts.

HR Outsourcing

• Provide hands-on support to clients in the management of the HR function by understanding and interpreting policies, procedures, programs and application of related government laws and regulations
• Lead day-to-day HR initiatives; support and guide clients through the process of performance management, employee development, employee relations, benefit and leave administration, and legal compliance
• Manage employee data and process workflows and HR documentation
• Support compensation, training, employee relations, conflict resolution, policy development and legal compliance, leveraging MEAs subject matter experts and resources
• Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns independently and by consulting with MEAs HR and Legal teams as necessary

HR Assessment

• Participate in HR Assessment projects that are either stand alone or as the initial phase of an HR Outsourced relationship
• With an understanding of HR compliance and best practice, review relevant documents in key HR functional areas for items of concern
• Facilitate conversations with Member leadership, management, and employees to fully understand the current state of HR processes to identify areas of concern and opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare corresponding reports and actions plans to capture findings from document review and employee interviews

Other

• Other job duties and project support (handbook, training, recruiting, etc.) as assigned
• May be called upon to develop or deliver training content, perform handbook reviews, and develop policy language in consultation with Members.

Required Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree
• 4 years' well rounded HR Generalist, HR Operations, or HR Business Partner experience
• Experience with payroll systems
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification, preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate and partner effectively with internal or external clients
• Knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods and best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategies to action
• Possesses expert knowledge of multiple HR functional areas, e.g. compliance, employee relations, compensation, benefits
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills