Senior Human Resources (HR) Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Consultant to support a fast-paced organization in El Segundo, CA. This long-term contract opportunity will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day People Operations functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, leave of absence management, HRIS transactions, and employee support. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with strong Workday experience who can work independently, navigate ambiguity, and quickly become a trusted resource for employees and leadership. This individual will partner with managers, employees, vendors, and benefits providers to address HR matters, resolve issues, and ensure a positive employee experience. Responsibilities:Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.Manage onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring a seamless employee experience.Support benefits administration and leave of absence processes, including employee inquiries and vendor coordination.Maintain employee records and ensure accurate documentation within HR systems.Process HR transactions and updates within Workday.Partner with benefits carriers and vendors to resolve employee and operational issues.Investigate HR-related concerns, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.Generate reports and support HR data management and compliance activities.Document and improve HR processes to increase operational efficiency.Support employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. 5+ years of HR Generalist, HR Operations, or People Operations experience.Hands-on Workday experience required.Strong knowledge of benefits administration and leave of absence programs.Experience supporting employee relations and HR operations.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and drive issues through resolution.Experience in a contract or consulting environment is highly preferred. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.