HR Consultant II

SUMMARY

The Human Resource Consultant II, under the leadership of the Senior Manager Human Resources, will support the process to provide general human resources (HR) functional duties to associates in support of the business unit's HR Team. The Consultant will provide subject matter expertise and lead the business unit in all areas of associate leaves of absence and reporting, to include collaboration with Legal. Partner with the HR team and lead the onboarding process of associates. Provide general HR support in response to general inquiries such as payroll, benefits, uniforms, time and attendance. Provide HR analytics reporting to the business unit on a periodic basis and as-needed. Assist the business unit with handling minor associate relations concerns in collaboration with other business unit HR consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the leave of absence (LOA) process for the business unit and work with benefits team and legal, when applicable to provide updates on associate status. Ensure associate pay is accurately reflected in timekeeping system during LOA events.
• Manage the American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) process to include facilitating the interactive process and drafting ADA letters.
• Respond to unemployment claims and participate in hearings, as needed.
• Lead the onboarding efforts for all new hire associates to include preparing new hire paperwork, create associate ID badges, submitting IT requests, and conducting new hire orientation. Make recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Conduct intake interviews related to associate relations concerns and work with HR team to identify plan of action to handle the concern.
• Collaborate with the shared services benefits group during open enrollment and be a subject matter expert for associate benefit questions.
• Submit and make changes to associate records in the HR information system (HRIS), including new hire entry and other pertinent associate status changes.
• Assist in monitoring time and attendance to ensure associates procedures are followed in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
• Partner when appropriate with The Friedkin Group (TFG) Shared Service resources (Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Legal) to streamline processes, implement change, and administer HR services.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc HR statistical reports to management, customers and business partners.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements at periodic HR staff meetings.
• Ensure labor compliance posters are up-to-date and visible to associates.
• Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.
• Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with three to five years of experience in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Demonstrate knowledge of employment laws such as Title VII, FMLA, ADAAA, Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and local regulations as applicable
• Working knowledge of benefit programs and leave administration (e.g. FMLA, ADA, Medical)
• Working knowledge and experience with HRIS (e.g. ADP, UKG)
• Solid competencies in the use of databases and Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organization, prioritization skills and the ability to multitask
• Demonstrate initiative, leadership and interpersonal influence
• Demonstrate well rounded communication skills including excellent writing, presentation, discussion, interviewing, coaching, counseling and team interaction skills
• Possess a strong process orientation to review and revise HR processes.
• Ability to research and analyze data pertaining to HR processes and establish tracking mediums for measurement and/or compliance
• Demonstrate an orientation toward process management, shared services, and accountability and values based culture
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate others, work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize work. Well organized and able to work independently
• Demonstrate the following competencies: understanding the business, creating the new and different, being flexible and adaptive, demonstrating self-awareness, building collaborate relationships, focusing on performance
• Ability to quickly adapt to, promote, manage and support change

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver's License
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an office environment, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the associate may be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis).

• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship