Senior Human Resources Consultant

SEDAA offers a collaborative, impact-focused onboarding for a Senior HR Consultant on a five-month hybrid project based in Oakland. This role centers on guiding performance management, handling employee relations, delivering HR business partner support, and conducting investigations for CLIENT. Enjoy a contract opportunity with a pay rate of $40-$47 per hour and a hybrid work setup that balances on-site collaboration with flexible remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting and guidance to CLIENT leaders and staff on performance management processes and improvement actions.
• Partner with leaders to develop action and improvement plans addressing performance gaps.
• Interpret CLIENT policies and procedures for specific situations.
• Initiate information gathering and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts, or the Law Department when escalation is warranted due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Collaborate with the HR team and line of business clients to identify root causes and ensure full resolution.
• Follow up to confirm solutions are implemented and issues resolved.
• Conduct internal investigations in response to complaints, interviewing leaders and employees to support the workplace issue resolution process.
• Summarize event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR, and CLIENT.
• May perform HR Business Partner duties such as advising senior leaders and delivering HR programs (for example succession planning and the annual pay process).

Requirements

• B.A. in Business or Social Sciences
• 3 to 6 years of experience in Human Resources, with 2+ years in a progressively responsible role as lead or specialist
• Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution
• Experience diagnosing and resolving performance issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulations

Top qualifications HM prioritizes when reviewing initial resumes

• Employee relations experience
• Experience as an HR business partner
• Labor relations experience

Top skill sets HM looking for in a candidate

• Excellent communication
• Excellent communication

Desired qualifications

• Emphasis or Certification in Human Resources or Labor Relations
• Master of Business Administration or Master in Labor Relations
• Experience working in a union environment
• Labor Relations
• Compensation
• Succession Planning
• Leave Management
• Knowledge of CLIENT policies and union contracts