Associate HR Consultant

Apex Staffing, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Staffing, Inc. is seeking an organized Associate HR Consultant to provide HR consulting and admin support to clients across industries. You will advise on employee relations, policy compliance, and HR administration while building strong client relationships.

This role includes developing handbooks, job descriptions, trainings, and onboarding materials; managing records; coordinating interviews; and traveling within Arkansas. Part-time to full-time transition scheduled after year-end.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR consulting, HR generalist, or similar HR admin role.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable with multiple HR systems.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree and SHRM-CP/PHR preferred.
• Benefits invoicing reconciliation and networking or business development experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employee relations, policies, and compliance.
• Develop and update handbooks, job descriptions, policies, and procedures.
• Support and train client managers and HR teams on HR best practices.
• Maintain employee records and prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, reports, and presentations.
• Schedule interviews, meetings, and training sessions.
• Work across multiple HRIS platforms and employee management systems.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers and vendors.
• Represent the firm at networking events and participate in business development activities.
• Handle confidential client and employee information with discretion.

Skills

HR consulting

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Local HR Consulting firm is seeking an organized, proactive Associate HR Consultant to provide HR consulting and administrative support to clients across a variety of industries. This role combines employee relations, policy and compliance support, HR administration, and networking.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on employee relations, workplace policies, and HR compliance, escalating complex issues to the Principal Consultant.

Develop and update employee handbooks, job descriptions, HR policies, and procedures.

Support and train client managers and HR teams on HR best practices.

Maintain employee records and prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, reports, and presentations.

Schedule interviews, meetings, and training sessions.

Work across multiple HRIS platforms and employee management systems.

Reconcile benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers and vendors.

Represent the firm at networking events and participate in business development activities.

Handle confidential client and employee information with discretion.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in HR consulting, an HR generalist position, or a similar HR administrative role.

Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using multiple HR systems.

Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

High school diploma or equivalent required; related bachelor’s degree and SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Benefits invoice reconciliation and networking or business development experience preferred.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Travel

Approximately 30% within the state, including occasional overnight stays.

*Will start out part-time and become full-time after the first of the year

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