HR Consultant

Connecticut Counseling Group; Connecticut; Híbrido; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Connecticut Counseling Group is actively seeking an experienced HR Consultant to provide ongoing human resources, compliance, and employee support for our growing behavioral health group practice.

The role collaborates with the Owner and Director of Operations to keep HR policies, records, payroll processes, licensing documentation, onboarding, and employment practices organized and compliant with federal and Connecticut requirements.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Connecticut employment laws.
• Experience developing and maintaining employee handbooks and HR policies.
• Experience with payroll, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and employee relations.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and regularly update the Employee Handbook, HR policies, procedures, and required employment documentation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and Connecticut employment laws and regulations.
• Help maintain compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements.
• Provide guidance to leadership regarding employee relations, performance concerns, disciplinary matters, leave, accommodations, terminations, and other HR issues.
• Provide HR oversight and support for payroll, including new hires, compensation changes, employee status changes, PTO, benefits eligibility, and terminations.
• Maintain organized and confidential personnel records.
• Maintain current copies of clinicians' professional licenses, permits, and required credentials.
• Track license and credential expiration dates and follow up regarding renewals.
• Track associate clinicians' supervised hours toward independent licensure and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical supervisors regarding supervision and licensure documentation.
• Oversee the HR portion of new employee onboarding, ensuring all required paperwork and documentation are completed.
• Conduct and document professional reference checks for prospective employees.
• Ensure background checks and other required pre-employment steps are completed.
• Assist with offer letters, employment agreements, compensation changes, and other HR documentation.
• Develop and maintain HR checklists, trackers, and systems as the company grows.
• Identify potential HR or compliance risks and proactively make recommendations to leadership.
• Ad hoc reporting as needed

Conhecimentos

HR policies

employment laws

organizational skills

attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Ferramentas

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Connecticut Counseling Group is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to provide ongoing human resources, compliance, and employee support for our growing behavioral health group practice.

The HR Consultant will work closely with the Owner and Director of Operations to ensure that HR policies, employee records, payroll processes, licensing documentation, onboarding, and employment practices remain organized and compliant with federal and Connecticut requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update the Employee Handbook, HR policies, procedures, and required employment documentation.
• Monitor and help ensure compliance with federal and Connecticut employment laws and regulations.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements.
• Provide guidance to leadership regarding employee relations, performance concerns, disciplinary matters, leave, accommodations, terminations, and other HR issues.
• Provide HR oversight and support for payroll, including new hires, compensation changes, employee status changes, PTO, benefits eligibility, and terminations.
• Maintain organized and confidential personnel records.
• Maintain current copies of all clinicians' professional licenses, permits, and required credentials.
• Track license and credential expiration dates and follow up regarding renewals.
• Track associate clinicians' supervised hours toward independent licensure and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical supervisors regarding supervision and licensure documentation.
• Oversee the HR portion of new employee onboarding, ensuring all required paperwork and documentation are completed.
• Conduct and document professional reference checks for prospective employees.
• Ensure background checks and other required pre-employment steps are completed.
• Assist with offer letters, employment agreements, compensation changes, and other HR documentation.
• Develop and maintain HR checklists, trackers, and systems as the company continues to grow.
• Identify potential HR or compliance risks and proactively make recommendations to leadership.
• Ad hoc reporting as needed

Requirements

5+ years of Human Resources experience required.

Prior experience in mental health practices strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of federal and Connecticut employment laws.

Experience developing and maintaining employee handbooks and HR policies.

Experience with payroll, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and employee relations.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to independently manage multiple ongoing HR responsibilities.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Experience working with small or growing organizations preferred.

Healthcare or behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Familiarity with Connecticut DPH licensing and healthcare compliance preferred.

The ideal candidate will become a trusted HR resource for leadership while creating reliable systems that ensure employee documentation, licensing, onboarding, payroll-related HR processes, and employment compliance are consistently maintained.

About the Company

Connecticut Counseling Group is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care to individuals and families across Connecticut. A team of licensed mental health professionals offers personalized, evidence-based counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach that supports healing, resilience, and meaningful, lasting growth. Services are available both in-person and via secure telehealth to ensure accessible care throughout the state. The organization’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through integrity, clinical excellence, and a commitment to advancing mental wellness.