Job Summary:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, audits, revises, and implements HR policies and procedures for assigned clients or projects.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with clients to understand characteristics and competencies required for openings.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues with varying complexities. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations when required.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to clients.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Assists with new hire orientation for assigned clients.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and clients, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the owner.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Works closely with management and clients to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Conducts periodic audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in professional development sessions or seminars.
• Participates in career fairs, networking and special events, as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s ATS, CRM, and other software systems.

Education and Experience:

• PHR or SHRM-CP (or higher) required.
• At least two years of human resource management experience required.
• Experience providing HR support for professional sports teams a plus.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS software preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.