Livingston Associates Inc Looking for Human Resources Consultant (Rochester, NY; Scottsville, NY) at New York County, New York Full Time

Human Resources Consultant (Rochester, NY; Scottsville, NY)

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Department: Human Resources FLSA Status: Exempt
  JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources (HR) Consultant is responsible for performing advanced, specialized and administrative duties in a designated human resource program or area.

REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to HR issues relating to the assigned program or section area, including but not limited to Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Risk Management and Compliance.
• Develops, revises and implements HR policies and procedures.
• Ensures program or section area is in compliance with established policies and procedures and with any relevant federal, state or local legislation.
• Assists with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.
• Develops methods and procedures for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects.
• Conducts periodic audits of HR activities to ensure compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
• Works on special projects including, but not limited to, updating and creating employee handbooks.
• Presents training sessions related to the assigned program or section area.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of HR files and records.
• Provides clerical support to the HR and Workforce Development Departments.
• Assists with benefits administration including managing health insurance, retirement accounts, new hire enrollments, and leave management.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, etc.
• Participates in professional development sessions or seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional-level experience in human resources is preferred.
• Must maintain a current SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and process improvements.
• Must have ability to travel between offices and client sites.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information systems (HRIS), and similar computer applications. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

This is a full time position

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