Senior Consultant, People Relations - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Consultant, People Relations to join our team remotely. This role is crucial in fostering a respectful, compliant, and high-performing workplace. As a Senior Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, leading complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations, workplace compliance, and employment law.
• Lead fair, neutral, and thorough internal investigations; document findings and present clear, fact-based recommendations.
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to resolve employee concerns, performance issues, and policy questions.
• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with Legal on escalated matters as needed.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs (including state-specific requirements such as CA, IL, WA).
• Identify organizational risks and recommend proactive solutions aligned with business and people strategies.
• Support HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in employee relations or HR consulting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in conducting investigations and resolving conflicts.

Nice to Have

• Experience in developing training programs.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements in multiple states.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 per year.
• Flexible remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Health and wellness benefits.