Senior HR Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager (Contract) to function as the primary HR partner for a multi-state workforce of over 100 employees across 16 states. This is a high-impact, standalone role requiring a hands-on professional capable of independently managing the full spectrum of HR functions.

About the role

The candidate will support a diverse employee population, including salaried staff, sales teams, administrative personnel, and independent contractors, necessitating a strong working knowledge of various compensation structures and employment classifications. The ideal candidate can quickly integrate into the organization, operate with minimal supervision, and provide strategic and tactical support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR matters across a multi-state workforce.
• Provide daily HR guidance to employees and leadership, ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Manage employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Partner with leadership to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across multiple functional areas.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and drive timely hiring outcomes.
• Advise managers on performance reviews, coaching strategies, and employee development.
• Support compensation changes and employment status updates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee wage and hour compliance, leave administration, and worker classification.
• Partner with legal teams as needed on audits, investigations, and policy updates.
• Oversee onboarding processes for both employees and contractors.
• Support and implement training initiatives aligned with organizational needs.
• Manage HRIS platforms (ADP TotalSource and ADP RUN).
• Maintain accurate employee records and reporting.

Requirements

• Ability to operate independently as the sole HR resource.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and worker classification.
• Experience supporting diverse workforce populations (hourly, salaried, contractors, administrative, and sales).
• Proven employee relations and conflict resolution expertise.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a standalone or HRBP capacity.
• Prior experience supporting multi-state workforces is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage HR operations and compliance independently.

Work Environment

The position is onsite and requires the ability to manage a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. The temporary engagement is designed to provide full HR coverage during a leave of absence, necessitating the ability to step in quickly and assume ownership of all HR functions with minimal onboarding time.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in New Rochelle, NY.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)