Human Resources Consultant

Keystone Human Services seeks a Human Resources Consultant to support daily HR operations for its Intellectual Disability Services division. This role promotes employee engagement and development, supports consistent application of policies and procedures, and responds promptly to employee and management questions and concerns. The Human Resources Consultant partners with management and the Human Resources Director to identify workforce needs and develop responsive solutions in collaboration with HR centers of expertise. The position supports employee relations, HR systems, leave administration, recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, training, reporting, and continuous improvement while promoting equitable, consistent, and high-quality HR practices. Responsibilities Include: Promote Keystone’s mission, values, and culture through all aspects of the rolePromote equitable treatment of employees while balancing organizational needs, employee advocacy, and consistent application of HR policies and practicesSupport employee relations by addressing concerns promptly, fostering a positive work environment, and participating in or conducting investigations as requiredCoach and counsel supervisors to strengthen employee management practices and consistent use of HR processesMaintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee files, documentation, and dataProvide HRIS support, test system functionality, partner with end users, and troubleshoot system concernsSupport leave administration, recruitment, selection, onboarding, time record review, payroll coordination, unemployment claims, Workers’ Compensation claims, and return-to-work effortsTrack, analyze, and report HR metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvementDevelop and conduct supervisory training sessions as requiredPrepare and maintain complete, accurate, and confidential documentation related to employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, separations, policy interpretation, legal review, and other employment mattersPartner with leaders and HR colleagues to improve employee engagement, retention, performance, service quality, and organizational change effortsMaintain appropriate and professional boundariesParticipate in projects and initiatives with cross-functional collaboration as requested Compensation & Benefits: Full-time, exempt positionStarting annual salary: $60,000, may increase based on education and experienceActual compensation will be determined based on localized market data, skills, experience, and educationHybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Harrisburg officeEligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness program subject to eligibility requirements, wellness programs, and more Education & Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, or a business-related field and a minimum of two years of HR Generalist experience across a variety of HR functionsAn equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills and knowledgeRelevant HR certification preferred Additional Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly in both written and spoken formats, with the ability to understand and apply written informationAbility to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and open to learning new electronic systemsValid driver’s license and access to a privately maintained and insured vehicleAbility to successfully complete the pre-employment process, including background checks, clearances, and verifications Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.