Senior HR Consultant

About the position With a drive to delight our clients, our Senior HR Consultant works independently and at a strategic level to assist California employers in the day-to-day application of myriad employment related laws and best practices. Serving as auxiliary support to HR professionals and business leaders, the Consultant researches and delivers timely and accurate strategic work products and training. Silvers HR has been a trusted partner for over two decades, providing top-tier human resources consulting services to a diverse array of clients throughout California. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering customized, credible solutions that prioritize our clients’ HR needs. At Silvers HR, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses in California. Our wide range of services include employee relations counseling, HR policy development, management training, employee assessments, and much more. As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and contribute to the ongoing success of our clients. We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where your professional growth and development are encouraged. Join Silvers HR and become part of a respected and established company that has been making a difference in the HR consulting industry for over 20 years. Responsibilities • Provides guidance and subject matter expertise across the full spectrum of HR functions, including employee relations, compensation, leaves of absence, organizational development, workplace safety, benefits administration, and management skills training. • Advises employer clients on employee performance management and employee relations matters by researching options, identifying best practices, and delivering practical, compliant recommendations to leadership. • Coaches managers on the interpretation and consistent enforcement of employment laws, policies, and procedures; maintains current knowledge of employment legislation, significant court decisions, and emerging best practices to provide informed guidance. • Designs and delivers classroom and virtual training programs on HR-related topics, including AB 1825 and SB 1343; researches and develops new training content related to HR compliance and people management skills as needed. • Drafts employer-facing documents, correspondence, and policies to clearly communicate organizational practices and expectations. • Develops and maintains internal Silvers HR templates and resources for inclusion in the HR library. • Conducts legal research to ensure all documents and templates comply with applicable state and federal employment laws. • Supports client-led internal investigations by assisting with interview question development and, following completion of the investigation, reviewing findings and advising on appropriate corrective action. • Conducts HR Practices Reviews to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations; prepares written reports and provides training and resources to address identified gaps. • Facilitates the development of customized employee handbooks using the Silvers HR template framework. • Develops a strong understanding of each client’s business model and operational status to provide strategic, business-aligned HR guidance. • Organizes, prioritizes, and manages client work plans and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate execution. • Proactively builds, manages, and sustains strong client relationships, maintaining credibility and trust with senior leadership. • Leads and supports client and internal projects, including employee surveys, compensation and salary studies, one-on-one HR training, job description development, employment law updates, and training program development. • Researches and authors articles for the Silvers HR e-zine publication. • Prepares timely, accurate reports related to client activity, project status, and work outcomes. • Assists employers with talent acquisition strategies, including occasional recruiting support. • Serves as an interim, onsite HR Manager for client organizations, as needed. • Attends DLSE pre-hearing conferences on behalf of employers. • Assists employers with the preparation and submission of EDD unemployment insurance claim responses. • Prepares position statements and supporting documentation for CRD and EEOC matters. • Conducts competitive market research and compensation analyses to support the development of pay practices and pay bands; designs incentive compensation programs to help clients reward and retain key performers. • Participates in sales calls, assesses client needs, and supports the development of client proposals. • Represents Silvers HR within community and industry organizations through active participation and committee service. • Collaborates with and supports internal consultants in delivering client services. • Assists with drafting legislative and regulatory bill summaries and leads project management for the annual Employment Law Overview and Update. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management, or equivalent experience required. SPHR required. HRCI CA and PHRca certification highly preferred. • Strong employee relations experience – minimum 15 years’ experience. Comfortable giving employers advice on options and recommendations. • Extensive working knowledge of federal and CA employment laws, including leaves of absence, wage and hour, and ADA/FEHA. May process client employee leaves of absence. • Experience developing HR policy/handbooks to reflect employment laws and practices. • Proven experience in researching CA employment laws and practices to recommend HR practices to clients. Comfortable outlining the options and pros/cons for each. • Accomplished trainer, including 5 years’ experience in harassment prevention training (AB 1825/SB 1343). • Extensive experience training Silvers HR classes including Leading with Clear Direction using SL II, Communication Styles (DiSC), Reasonable Suspicion Training, Performance Management, Finding the Keepers – Interviewing Skills and Performance Appraisals/Documentation. Must have at least 2 years experience teaching all classes above. • Extensive experience developing and conducting supervisory/management training skills. • Experience in conducting internal workplace investigations. • Ability to work a flexible schedule; however, must have predictable and reliable attendance. • Comfortable with technology. Proven spread-sheeting skills a must. • Experience in recruiting, particularly HR professionals. • Ability to travel within northern CA, primarily the Sacramento area. Must have reliable transportation. • Excellent and tactful communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Ability to deal with ambiguity and act without having full information. Effectively cope with change and make decisions or recommendations based on an assessment of key information. • Maturity to work independently and communicate within a virtual team. Confidentiality is a must. Strong organizational skills are required for this position. Attention to detail is critical. • High level of demonstrable skills using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Ability to assess situations to determine in a timely manner when other experts or legal counsel should be consulted. Nice-to-haves • HRCI CA and PHRca certification highly preferred. • Preferred experience with salary surveys and benchmarking. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job