Human Resources Consultant

Zelle offers a senior, influence-driven HR leadership role as an outsourced partner for a portfolio of client organizations. This onsite position in Lincoln, Nebraska enables you to shape strategic, compliant HR solutions, partner with client leadership, and uphold Zelle HR service standards across diverse environments. A Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressive HR experience are required, with leadership or consulting experience strongly preferred. As a trusted advisor to client leadership, you will translate business goals into people programs, drive workforce planning and development, and maintain strong compliance across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the outsourced Human Resources for assigned client organizations, providing strategic HR leadership aligned to each client’s business goals.
• Build strong, consultative relationships with client executives and managers, positioning Zelle HR as a strategic partner.
• Develop customized HR strategies for each client, including workforce planning, talent development, organizational design, and culture initiatives.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment strategies for clients, including job design, sourcing plans, interview frameworks, and offer processes.
• Advise clients on workforce planning, succession planning, and long-term talent needs.
• Create and implement hiring best practices tailored to client needs and market conditions.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, investigations, corrective actions, and performance management for client organizations.
• Ensure all client HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop, update, and enforce employee handbooks, policies, and HR procedures for clients.
• Act as escalation point for sensitive or high-risk HR situations.
• Evaluate and advise clients on compensation structures, salary benchmarking, and market competitiveness.
• Oversee benefits support for clients, including vendor relationships, annual renewals, and employee communications.
• Implement leadership development, compliance training, and employee training programs across client organizations.
• Coach client managers on effective leadership, communication, and employee management practices.
• Identify organizational skill gaps and propose learning initiatives.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality HR operations and service delivery aligned with Zelle HR standards.
• Utilize HRIS and reporting tools to track key HR metrics for each client and provide data-driven insights.
• Maintain scalable, repeatable HR processes adaptable to varied client environments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for both client operations and Zelle’s internal HR service model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; 3+ years in HR leadership or HR consulting strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-client, outsourced, or consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and multi-state compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple client priorities with strong organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, and client advisory capabilities.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Technologies

• HRIS