Senior HR Consultant

HR Consultant, Senior

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $62.00$68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This Senior HR Consultant role provides consulting and guidance to leaders and employees on the performance management process. The consultant collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps, interprets policies and procedures for specific situations, and initiates collection of information and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts, or the Law Department when a problem warrants an escalation due to complexity or sensitivity. The role collaborates with the HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution, and follows up with the HR team and line of business clients to ensure solution is completed and the problem has been addressed. The consultant conducts internal investigations in response to complaints working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering in support of the workplace issue resolution process, and summarizes event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, the Law Department, HR, and leadership. The role may also perform HR Business Partner duties such as senior leader advice and counsel, and HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consulting and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management process
• Collaborate with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps
• Interpret policies and procedures for specific situations
• Initiate collection of information and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts, or the Law Department when a problem warrants an escalation due to complexity or sensitivity
• Collaborate with HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution
• Follow up with HR team and line of business clients to ensure solution is completed and problem has been addressed
• Conduct internal investigations in response to complaints working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering in support of the workplace issue resolution process
• Summarize event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR, and leadership
• May also perform HR Business Partner duties such as senior leader advice and counsel, and HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.)

Required Skills

• Employee relations experience and conflict resolution
• Experience diagnosing and resolving performance issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience as an HR business partner
• Labor relations experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a union environment
• Labor relations
• Compensation
• Succession planning
• Leave management
• Knowledge of relevant policies and union contracts

Education Requirements

• B.A. in Business or Social Sciences (required)
• Emphasis or Certification in Human Resources or Labor Relations (desired)
• Master's in Business Administration or Labor Relations (desired)

Required Experience

• 3 to 6 years of experience working in Human Resources, with 2 years in an increasingly responsible role as a lead or specialist

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a major utility and energy company serving approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California, making it one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates complex energy infrastructure including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities and is actively managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions. The company maintains a strong commitment to safety as a core operating principle and supports a diverse, inclusive workforce through active Employee Resource Groups and long-standing hiring commitments. Professionals across engineering, technology, trades, and business functions including HR consultants, systems analysts, and data specialists find long-term career opportunities here at the heart of California's energy future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.