Job description:
Title: Senior HR Consultant
Location: Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid Onsite role)
Duration: 3+ months contract
Note: Assignment is hybrid or fully remote (depending on chosen candidate residence.) but Candidate is available to work onsite from Day 1, if required by the client.
Job Description:
Top three qualifications or attributes HM will prioritize when reviewing initial resumes
1) Employee relations experience
2) Experience as an HR business partner
3) Labor Relations experience
4) Excellent communication
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides consulting and guidance to Utility client leaders and employees on performance management process.
- Collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps.
- Interprets Utility client policies and procedures for specific situations.
- 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.
- Collaborates with HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution.
- Follows-up with HR team and line of business clients to ensure solution is completed and problem has been addressed.
- Conducts internal investigations in response to complaints - working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering - in support of workplace issue resolution process.
- Summarizes event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR and Utility client.
May also perform HR Business Partner duties such as, senior leader advice and counsel, HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications | Required:
- B.A. in Business or Social Sciences
- 3 to 6 years of experience working in Human Resources, with 2+ years in an increasing responsible role as a lead or specialist
- Experience in employees relations and conflict resolution
- Experience in 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
Desired Qualifications | Desired:
- Emphasis or Certification in Human Resources or Labor Relations
- Master in Business Administration or Labor Relations
- Experience working in a union environment
- Labor Relations
- Compensation
- Succession Planning
- Leave Management
- Knowledge of Utility client policies and union contracts
Pay: $60.00 - $72.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612
