Senior HR Consultant

The Corporate; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate in Oakland, CA seeks an HR Consultant, Senior to advise leaders on performance management and HR processes during a defined contract period.

You will partner with executives to resolve employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and implement action plans while ensuring compliance with California and federal regulations. This role emphasizes strong communication and analytical skills to deliver timely resolutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Social Sciences.
• 3 to 6 years of HR experience, with 2 years in an increasing responsible lead or specialist role.
• Experience in employees relations and conflict resolution.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provides consulting and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management process.
• Collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps.
• Interprets policies and procedures for specific situations.
• Initiates collection of information and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts or the Law Department when a problem warrants an escalation due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Collaborates with HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution.
• Follows-up with HR team and line of business clients to ensure solution is completed and problem has been addressed.
• Conducts internal investigations in response to complaints - working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering - in support of workplace issue resolution process.
• Summarizes event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR.
• May also perform HR Business Partner duties such as, senior leader advice and counsel, HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.).

Skills

Employee relations experience

HR business partner

Labor Relations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Social Sciences

Job description

Job Title: HR Consultant, Senior

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: August 3, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Top three qualifications or attributes HM will prioritize when reviewing initial resumes

1)Employee relations experience

2)Experience as an HR business partner

3)Labor Relations experience

Top skill sets HM looking for in a candidate (technical expertise & soft skills)?

1)Excellent communication

2)Same as above

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provides consulting and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management process.
• Collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps.
• Interprets policies and procedures for specific situations.
• Initiates collection of information and research for HR Managers, Directors, subject matter experts or the Law Department when a problem warrants an escalation due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Collaborates with HR team and line of business clients to ensure root cause is identified for full resolution.
• Follows-up with HR team and line of business clients to ensure solution is completed and
• problem has been addressed.
• Conducts internal investigations in response to complaints - working directly with leaders and employees through interviews and information gathering - in support of workplace issue resolution process.
• Summarizes event facts and analysis for review and submission to EEO Investigators, Law Department, HR.
• May also perform HR Business Partner duties such as, senior leader advice and counsel, HR program delivery (succession planning, annual pay process, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• B.A. in Business or Social Sciences
• 3 to 6 years of experience working in Human Resources, with 2 years in an increasing responsible role as a lead or specialist
• Experience in employees relations and conflict resolution
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving performance issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulation

Desired Qualifications

Desired

• Emphasis or Certification in Human Resources or Labor Relations
• Master in Business Administration or Labor Relations
• Experience working in a union environment
• Labor Relations
• Compensation
• Succession Planning
• Leave Management
• Knowledge of policies and union contracts