HR Consultant (Generalist)

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in the United States is seeking an experienced HR Consultant (Generalist) to deliver outsourced HR services to diverse clients across industries. You will manage daily HR functions such as compliance, policy creation, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compensation, and performance management.

You will coordinate payroll updates with ADP, maintain HRIS data, conduct full-cycle recruitment, assist with benefits open enrollment, respond to inquiries, and build trusted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of HR experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with ATS platforms; ADP preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work with clients.
• HRCI/SHRM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outsourced HR consulting services to multiple clients across varying industries.
• Manage daily HR and administrative functions for clients including compliance, policy/handbook creation, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compensation, performance management, employee relations, reporting.
• Coordinate payroll changes and maintain data integrity in the HRIS/payroll system (ADP).
• Perform full-cycle recruitment for multiple positions across client organizations, including ATS, interviewing, and reference checks.
• Work with brokers to establish group benefits plans and manage benefits open enrollment and inquiries.
• Respond to HR inquiries via dedicated Advantage HR mailbox.
• Build relationships with clients and employees as a trusted HR resource through clear and timely communication.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related studies

HRCI / SHRM certification

Tools

ADP

Job description

OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Job Description: HR Consultant (Generalist)

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, outsourced HR and HR consulting services to multiple clients across varying industries
• Manage daily HR and administrative functions for clients including but not limited to:
• State and Federal Compliance
• Policy and handbook creation
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Benefits Administration
• Compensation
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Reporting
• Coordinates manual changes and system updates with payroll processor and maintains data integrity in the HRIS/payroll system (ADP)
• Perform full-cycle recruitment services for multiple positions across all levels of a client's organization, including applicant tracking, interviewing, and reference/background checks
• Work with brokers to establish group benefits plans and manage entire benefits administration process (open enrollment, plan design, employee questions, invoice auditing)
• Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries/requests that come through the dedicated Advantage HR mailbox
• Build relationships with clients and employees as a trusted HR resource through clear and consistent communication and timely execution of deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related studies preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• One year of HR experience
• Functional knowledge of all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• You're an ideal candidate if you also have the following preferred qualifications: Extensive experience using Excel and other data tools to conduct detailed analysis
• Previous experience with ATS platforms (ADP preferred)
• Strong functional knowledge of payroll processes, requirements, and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, both with internal colleagues and external clients, at all levels within an organization
• Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple projects for multiple clientsHRCI / SHRM certification

The pay range for this position is $51,200 to $100,680. This range represents a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant's skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.