Senior HR Consultant

Position: Senior HR Consultant
Location: Greater Boston area, MA - Hybrid (Onsite 1 day a week - Wednesdays)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 4 months to start
Job Description
Provide strategic guidance, advice, and leadership to clients on all Human Resources related activities, in support of/or aligned with local business priorities.
Position Description :

• Provide guidance, consulting, and problem resolution for all human resources related issues.
• Coach and advise managers in orientation, performance management, employee engagement, retention, career development, and other HR related matters.
• Consult with and advise managers and employees on employee relations matters.
• Work closely with managers and employees to mitigate human resources risks to the organization.
• Partner with HR Talent Acquisition Consultants to provide recruitment, selection and hiring actions and activities for staff. Advise, interpret, and communicate regarding all HR policies, practices, and processes.
• Collaborate with managers to diagnose organizational design, staff development and training needs.
• Manage salary administration and internal equity for new hires, reclassifications and reorganizations.
• Manage compensation activities, including conducting equity reviews for staff.
• Support the implementation of the annual merit increase and bonus process.
• Arrange for and/or provide HR related training to clients/staff.
• Educate managers and supervisors on their obligations under the contract and how to work cooperatively with union representatives. Guide managers on workplace policies, procedures, and decisions to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. In partnership with the Office of Labor and Employee Relations, serve as point of contact for union representatives and employees regarding contract interpretation, grievances, and other labor-related matters.
• Partner with O(Office of General Counsel) to ensure compliance within the organization and HR policies, procedures, requirements, and applicable legal regulations.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 8 years relevant HR experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS applications and analytics.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies and practices; business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience with the administration of bargaining unit policies and procedures.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with others and leading others in working together; demonstrated commitment to teamwork and positive collaboration to accomplish goals.
• Experience in a multi-discipline Human Resource environment including expertise in employee relations, recruitment and retention, training, compensation, performance management, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated abilities as a creative problem-solver.
• Able to address problems in a collaborative manner.
• Strong consultative skills; at ease in both formal and informal team leadership as well as team member roles.
• Strong employee relations and staffing experience (working in a Union environment a plus).
• Track record of strong business judgment, connecting human resources with school goals/mission.
• High degree of credibility and integrity.
• Strong communication skills (writing, oral and listening).
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze a situation, formulate responses and take appropriate action.
• Project management expertise preferred with demonstrated ability to drive programs/projects to completion.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• SHRM certification or equivalent certification desirable.