Human Resources Manager

LEK; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to join its Los Angeles office. This hands-on role involves partnering with senior leadership to drive HR initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in HR best practices to solve problems proactively and support a hybrid work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on HR initiatives aligning with business goals.
• Act as primary contact for employee relations issues.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About L.E.K. Consulting:
L.E.K. Consulting (“L.E.K.”) is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. It is uncompromising in its approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, delivering improved business performance, and creating greater shareholder returns. The Firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms, and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 35 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe and is recognized as a top consulting firm to work for. For more information, go to www.lek.com .

Function Overview:
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of People Experience and part of a U.S. HR team of 35 individuals, the Human Resources Manager is directly responsible for partnering with the Senior Director of People Experience on the leadership, execution, administration and evaluation of the human resource function for the Los Angeles office. This hands-on role requires the ability to build and leverage relationships, while effectively balancing ongoing, short term tactical work with longer term strategic needs and challenges. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for working closely with senior leadership and cross functional teams in implementing and collaborating on a wide variety of human resources initiatives supporting the business including employee relations, policies and practices and other HR duties while working in a fast-paced environment. The Human Resources Manager needs to be proactive in assessing and solving problems, engaging with the Senior Director and related parties in providing credible counsel and options regarding the people implications of business decisions and plans. Subject matter expertise in HR best practice is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the planning, development and management of human resource initiatives that enable achievement of the business operational goals and align with L.E.K.’s mission, vision and values
• Serve as a culture ambassador for LA, helping to design, implement and measure employee engagement and recognition efforts.
• Help evaluates HR effectiveness through data analysis – prepare and distribute HR metrics to ensure business needs are met
• Help develop and execute communication strategies to share information about the business, HR programs and offerings and other relevant information
• Supporting the onboarding experience including new employee orientation, ensuring employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions, introduction to office logistics and procedures
• Act as primary contact for employee relations issues, investigating concerns and managing effective resolution
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws, workplace safety policies and company policies
• Supporting benefits administration
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs
• Manage offboarding process and conducts exit interviews.
• Workers comp: assist with the investigation of work place incidents and prepares reports for insurance carriers
• Administration of leaves: parental, STD, LTD, FMLA, sabbatical and other programs
• Lead other projects as assigned by the People team

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of human resources experience
• Solid project management, time management and analytical skills
• Candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication
• The ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate integrity, confidentially and professionalism at all times
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Professional services experience is preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices
• In California the base salary is between $100,000 - $120,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus, profit sharing and other benefits.