Associate HR Consultant (contract, $40/hr)

ProPivotal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPivotal in Massachusetts seeks an Associate HR Consultant to act as an associate relations SME, supporting complex employee relations matters for a health insurance firm. You will partner with HRBPs and stakeholders as a trusted advisor and deliver risk-aware guidance.

Massachusetts resident requirement applies. The role is contract-based with pay at $40/hour, offering meaningful impact in employee relations and organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–4+ years of employee relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent consultative listening and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting formal investigations and recommending outcomes to senior leaders.
• Discretion in confidential and emotionally charged situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office plus HRIS and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and resolution for complex associate relations inquiries with minimal supervision.
• Advise employees and leaders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Guide leaders on performance management and disciplinary actions for conversations.
• Coach leaders and associates to resolve conflicts, disputes and complaints.
• Conduct and document impartial workplace investigations as needed.
• Maintain complete case notes in the case management system.
• Analyze case data and share themes with HR business partners.
• Facilitate training to address trends and support associate relations strategy.
• Support onboarding guidance and mentorship for advisory services team members.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement work.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Consultation

Investigation

Communication

Discretion

HRIS

Case management system

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Case management system

Job description

In this role as an Associate HR Consultant, you will serve as an associate relations subject matter expert supporting complex employee relations matter for a well‑known health insurance company based in Massachusetts. You will get to partner closely with HR business partners and key stakeholders as a trusted advisor.

Please read! The company can only consider candidates currently living in Massachusetts

Key Details

• Pay: $40/hour
• Job Type: Contract
• Company: Large health insurance provider in Massachusetts

Why This Job is Awesome Your Impact

• Support leaders through high stakes employee situations with consistent risk aware guidance
• Improve decision quality documentation consistency and overall workplace culture
• Identify trends and drive training and process improvements

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and resolution for complex associate relations inquiries under minimal supervision
• Advise employees and leaders at all levels including senior executives
• Guide leaders on performance management corrective action discipline and preparation for employee conversations
• Coach leaders and associates to resolve interpersonal conflicts disputes and complaints
• Conduct and document thorough impartial workplace investigations as needed
• Maintain complete case notes including actions decisions and outcomes in the case management system
• Compile analyze and review case data quarterly or as needed and share themes with HR business partners
• Facilitate training to address trends and support associate relations strategy
• Support onboarding guidance and mentorship for other advisory services team members
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement work as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
• 3 - 4+years of employee relations experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Excellent consultative listening and verbal written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience conducting formal investigations and recommending outcomes to senior leaders
• Proven discretion and composure in confidential sensitive and emotionally charged situations
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office plus experience with HRIS and case management system

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM CP certification