Associate HR Consultant (contract, $40/hr) – Boston, Massachusetts

In this role as an Associate HR Consultant, you will serve as an associate relations subject matter expert supporting complex employee relations matter for a well-known health insurance company based in Massachusetts.  You will get to partner closely with HR business partners and key stakeholders as a trusted advisor.

Please read!  The company can only consider candidates currently living in Massachusetts

Key Details

• Pay: $40/hour
• Job Type: Contract 
• Company: Large health insurance provider in Massachusetts

Why This Job is Awesome Your Impact

• Support leaders through high stakes employee situations with consistent risk aware guidance
• Improve decision quality documentation consistency and overall workplace culture
• Identify trends and drive training and process improvements

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and resolution for complex associate relations inquiries under minimal supervision
• Advise employees and leaders at all levels including senior executives
• Guide leaders on performance management corrective action discipline and preparation for employee conversations
• Coach leaders and associates to resolve interpersonal conflicts disputes and complaints
• Conduct and document thorough impartial workplace investigations as needed
• Maintain complete case notes including actions decisions and outcomes in the case management system
• Compile analyze and review case data quarterly or as needed and share themes with HR business partners
• Facilitate training to address trends and support associate relations strategy
• Support onboarding guidance and mentorship for other advisory services team members
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement work as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
• 3 - 4+ years of employee relations experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Excellent consultative listening and verbal written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience conducting formal investigations and recommending outcomes to senior leaders
• Proven discretion and composure in confidential sensitive and emotionally charged situations
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office plus experience with HRIS and case management system

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM CP certification