HR Consultant | Director of People & Employment Advisory

Company: Ensign Partners Location: Gilbert, Arizona (On-Site Full Time)Website: www.ensignpartners.com Salary: Based on experience Reports to: Employment Team Manager Job Type: Full-timeAbout Ensign PartnersEnsign Partners brings simplicity to complexity by integrating legal, insurance, financial, tax, and coaching expertise under one roof. Our entrepreneurial clients receive one coordinated plan, one trusted team, and a clear path forward that helps them reach new heights as business owners. We elevate entrepreneurs so they can elevate their lives!Position OverviewEnsign Partners is seeking an experienced HR Leader to join our Employment team and help build our growing HR services offering.This is a highly client-facing role where you'll serve as a trusted HR resource for business owners and managers, helping them navigate employee relations, performance concerns, workplace policies, and everyday HR challenges. You'll also participate in client advisory meetings, providing practical HR insight and recommendations alongside Ensign's other professional advisors.Beyond client advisory, you'll help develop scalable HR services, processes, and tools while supporting Ensign's internal HR needs.We're looking for a seasoned HR professional who loves HR, understands people legal and compliance, exercises sound judgment, communicates confidently with business leaders, and enjoys both advising clients and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.Key ResponsibilitiesClient HR Advisory & SupportServe as a trusted HR advisor for a portfolio of business clients, building strong relationships with owners, managers, and designated client contacts.Participate in client advisory meetings, providing practical HR guidance on employee relations, compliance, performance management, workplace policies, and people-related challenges.Coach managers through difficult employee situations, documentation, and appropriate next steps.Support employee handbooks, policy development, compliance practices, and consistent HR documentation.Coordinate with Ensign's Employment Legal, Insurance, and Benefits teams, escalating matters requiring specialized expertise or legal review.Develop advisory methodologies and deliverables, guide clients on HR strategy and operations, and eventually supervise additional employment advisors.HR Administration & Service DevelopmentSupport client HR administration, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, employment forms, PTO, and document management.Help clients improve HR systems, workflows, and employee lifecycle processes.Help build Ensign's HR service offering by developing scalable processes, templates, service standards, and escalation procedures.Assess client needs, manage multiple priorities, and track service requests to ensure consistent delivery and follow-through.Internal HR & CollaborationServe as an internal HR resource for Ensign Partners, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace policies, and people-related matters as assigned.Partner with Operations to strengthen internal HR practices, including onboarding, performance management, and employee documentation.Lead workforce planning, organizational structure, succession, compensation philosophy, HR budgets, and the people infrastructure required to ultimately support 150 employeesLead Payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, employee records, policies, employment practices, employee relations, and compliance coordination.Build Talent Acquisition and Development capability with Recruiting infrastructure, onboarding, performance management, career pathways, leadership development, and retention.Ensure Culture and Ensigner Experience is supported through Core values integration, employee engagement, recognition, manager effectiveness, and consistent employee experiences across teams.Qualifications7+ years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on employee relations, compliance, HR administration, and employee lifecycle management.Demonstrated experience advising business owners and senior managers on HR matters, ideally within growing small to midsize businesses.Strong employee relations judgment, professional discretion, and confidence navigating sensitive workplace situations.Experience with HRIS/HCM systems, benefits administration, and HR documentation.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical guidance to business leaders.Strong organization, independent problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.Experience in outsourced HR, HR consulting, PEO/ASO, or professional services strongly preferred.SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred. Core Values You Embody at Ensign PartnersEnjoy the Journey: You bring positivity, perspective, and professionalism to your work.Move the Cheese: You embrace change and find better, simpler ways to get things doneBe Your Best: You take pride in your expertise and continually look for opportunities to grow.Aim to Win: You take ownership, solve problems, and follow through on commitments.Raise the Bar: You maintain high standards for quality, service, and execution.Keep Your Word: You operate with integrity, discretion, and dependability.Stronger as One: You collaborate well and believe great outcomes come from working together.Why Join Ensign Partners?Help build something from the ground up.At Ensign, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business owners and their employees while helping shape a growing HR service offering. You'll work alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines, apply your HR expertise to real business challenges, and help build practical, scalable solutions that make a difference for our clients. Compensation & BenefitsSalary: Based on experience401(k) with company matchMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offProfessional development and growth opportunitiesWork Location: Gilbert, ArizonaJoin Ensign Partners and help us elevate entrepreneurs.