Jr. Human Resources Consultant

Silvers HR, part of The Larkin Company, is seeking a motivated and talented Junior Human Resources Consultant to join our dynamic team in Sacramento, CA. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced HR professionals and contribute to various aspects of HR consulting projects, including employee relations, performance management, wage and hour compliance, leave of absence guidance, and management skills training. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills and expertise within a supportive and engaging work environment.

Silvers HR has been a trusted partner for over two decades, providing top-tier human resources consulting services to a diverse array of clients throughout California. Our team of experienced professionals delivers customized, credible solutions that prioritize our clients’ HR needs, including employee relations counseling, HR policy development, management training, and employee assessments.

About the role

As a Jr. Human Resources Consultant, you will work alongside industry experts to support clients with a wide range of HR functions. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a hybrid schedule, primarily working remotely and in our Roseville office, with flexibility to work from clients' offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and industry expertise to clients on HR functions, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, performance management, and management skills training.
• Offer consultation on employee relations issues, leave of absence programs, employee handbook policies, and performance management, researching best practices and making recommendations.
• Coach clients on interpreting and enforcing employment and wage and hour laws, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Develop and review documents, letters, and policies for clients to communicate practices and policies in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist in performing HR Practices Reviews to assess clients' HR practices, identify areas for improvement, and offer tailored training and resources.
• Facilitate the creation of customized employee handbooks using the Silvers HR template, aligning with clients' unique business needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' business models to provide personalized advice on employment activities.
• Organize and manage client work plans, deliverables, and timelines while maintaining strong relationships with client management.
• Contribute to the Silvers HR Newsletter by researching and writing articles on relevant HR topics.
• Generate timely and accurate reports, including client activities and work status updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (SPHR, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP) is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years (preferably 5 years) of Human Resources experience, with a focus on California employment laws and regulations, recruiting, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, training, and/or performance management.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in employee relations, with the ability to provide strategic advice on complex HR matters.
• Knowledge of federal and California employment laws, including leaves of absence, wage and hour, ADA/FEHA, and ability to interpret and apply legal regulations accurately.
• Experience in developing HR policies and handbooks that align with employment laws and best practices.
• Strong research skills to analyze California employment laws and present clients with various options and their respective pros and cons.
• Experience conducting harassment prevention training (AB 1825/SB1343) and developing/conducting supervisory/management training programs is preferred.
• Experience conducting internal workplace investigations with professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Comfort using HR-related software and advanced spreadsheeting skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Background in talent acquisition, particularly in sourcing and hiring HR professionals.
• Ability to travel within Northern California, with a focus on the Sacramento area; access to reliable transportation is required.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative and independent environment.
• Prior experience working within a virtual team, demonstrating maturity, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for reporting, presentations, and documentation.
• Excellent judgment to assess situations and determine when to consult other experts or legal counsel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Hybrid schedule, working remotely and in our Roseville office, with flexibility to work from clients' offices as needed.
• Local travel is required, including attending in-person meetings at the main office; access to reliable transportation is necessary.
• Frequent phone and in-person communication, requiring excellent verbal communication skills.
• Extended periods of sitting and utilizing keyboard and computer equipment.
• Occasional physical tasks may include standing, walking, reaching, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Close vision abilities required for driving and reading detailed documents.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Pay

$35.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

Please see our website for a list of benefits: https://thelarkincompany.com/careers/.