Human Resources Consultant

About the role:

The Human Resources Consultant at Unison will play a hands-on role in executing daily HR operations, ensuring compliance, administering pay and benefits, and directly supporting employees. This position requires a strong ability to use contemporary HR tools and systems effectively. And a proactive approach to managing HR/People functions with participating in various HR projects.

This is a hybrid position with a requirement of 3 full days in our Omaha, Nebraska office.


This is a temporary W2 contract position, duration is 90 days from start date. Full-time hours (30-40 hours/week). Eligibility: Candidates must be authorized to work on a W2 basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• HR Operations: Handle daily HR activities such as employee check-ins, timecard corrections using ADP, and responding to employee queries.
• Payroll Management: Directly manage semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll processes using ADP, including adjustments and compliance reporting. Manage stock, and sales and other incentive plans.
• Compliance and Auditing: Perform regular audits and ensure compliance with HR regulations, utilizing HR tools like ADP for reporting.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, coordinating with external partners and using tools like Navia for benefits management, and monthly and end of year filings. Manage leaves of absence, open enrollment, 401k, and commuter benefits.
• Recruitment: Post positions on company (Greenhouse) and other websites, screen candidates, and collaborate with hiring managers to fill positions.
• Active Project Participation: Contribute to and manage objectives and key results (OKRs), actively participating in HR projects.
• Employee Engagement: Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding, and offboarding.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, address employee relations issues, and manage performance concerns.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the management team, providing hands-on support and guidance.
• Ad-hoc Responsibilities: Tackle various ad-hoc tasks and HR initiatives, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience in HR management and employment law, California/San Francisco law and multi-state employment law a plus.
• Proficiency in HR systems, particularly ADP and Greenhouse.
• Strong understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 7+ years experience being an HR generalist or similar function.

Why join us?

The Unison team draws on a deep and wide range of talent across several disciplines. Visionaries in investment management, product development, and financial technology are joined by innovative real estate and consumer finance experts creating a unique culture.

Perks of the Unison employee include: competitive salaries, 100% paid medical and dental benefits, generous PTO policy, paid parental leave program, and fantastic downtown SF and Omaha locations, as well as being an integral part of a well-funded market leader with incredible momentum.

About us: Unison is a San Francisco-based company that is pioneering a smarter, better way to own your home. Until now, the only way to finance a home was by taking on debt. Through the Unison Agreement, we help homeowners access their equity flexibly with no monthly payments or interest. We enhance home affordability, reduce debt, and deliver a less risky way for homeowners, investors, and society to think about their most important asset - the home. For additional information, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

The last few years have been record breaking for Unison. We expanded our offering to 30 states, surpassed the $5B mark in real estate investments and partnered with over 7K customers through our HomeBuyer and HomeOwner programs. This tremendous growth was recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast500 awards two years in a row as well as being included in the most recent Forbes Fintech50.

Unison provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

We recognize that people come with experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.