HR Consultant

Empowered Hospitality; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days PTO + 12 holidays + 5 wellness days

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Work-from-home flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an HR Consultant to lead client projects, deliver HR solutions, and manage team interactions. Candidates must have over 5 years of HR experience, ideally in hospitality, and superior communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a compensation package between $100k and $140k plus incentives, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement contributions, flexible work arrangements, and lifestyle support initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR management.
• Prior experience in hospitality management preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the lead HR contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Leading project teams to execute high-impact initiatives.
• Delivering polished, professional deliverables in a timely manner.

Skills

HR management

Client relations

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Familiarity with HR principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or equivalent certification

Master's in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As an HR Consultant, you will act as the HR lead for several concurrent client projects. You will be responsible for delivering leading HR solutions, managing day-to-day client interactions, coordinating the team dedicated to each client, and communicating progress to your clients, teams, and leadership. Prior experience in an autonomous HR leadership position is essential for this role, in addition to an understanding and appreciation of general business principles, strategies and tactics. You must also bring tireless curiosity, exceptional attention to detail and unblemished professional ethics and integrity to our firm.

Core Competencies

• Cultivating deep subject matter expertise in HR and related subjects
• Distilling complex concepts into impactful communications, tools and processes
• Foreseeing and proactively offering solutions to common business challenges
• Utilizing exceptional attention to detail to execute flawless client deliverables
• Analyzing an organization's current state and communicating opportunities for improvement
• Leading, inspiring and influencing team members and clients

Responsibilities

• Acting as the lead HR contact for a portfolio of clients
• Leading your project teams to execute high-impact initiatives for your clients
• Delivering polished, professional deliverables in a timely manner
• Advising clients regarding employee relations, compliance, and other HR-related matters
• Attending or leading client meetings to review project deliverables, answer questions, and discuss opportunities
• Proactively escalating potential risks to E|H leadership

Experience & Education

• 5+ years' experience in HR management, in either operational or HR role
• Prior experience in hospitality management preferred
• Experience managing a high volume of time-sensitive administrative tasks
• Familiarity with HR principles including, but not limited to, wage & hour compliance, employee relations, training, and benefits management
• Strong MS office skills, business communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in written and spoken Spanish preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; human resources, business administration, or related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other related certification preferred
• Master's in HR or related field preferred

Details

• Compensation: $100-140k + incentive compensation
• Vacation: 10 days PTO + 12 company holidays + 5 wellness days
• Healthcare: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement & financial: 401(k) with employer match; pre-tax commuter, medical and childcare benefits; monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement; company laptop, home office reimbursement
• Lifestyle support: Work-from-home flexibility; WeWork membership; team-building events; tuition reimbursement; employee recognition program; student loan refinancing; pet insurance

Empowered Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.