Senior Human Resources Consultant

SEDAA; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Sedaa Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Sr HR Consultant to advise CLIENT leaders on performance management, employee relations, and policy interpretation within a hybrid work setup.

The role requires strong communication, issue resolution, and collaboration with HR colleagues to drive root-cause analysis and effective workplace solutions.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Business or Social Sciences.
• 3–6 years of HR experience with 2+ years in a lead or specialist role.
• Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of California labor law and federal employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides consulting and guidance to CLIENT leaders and employees on performance management processes.
• Collaborates with leaders to develop action/improvement plans addressing performance gaps.
• Interprets CLIENT policies and procedures for specific situations.
• Collects information and researches for HR Managers, Directors, or Law Department when escalation is needed.
• Collaborates with HR and business clients to identify root cause for full resolution.
• Follows up to ensure solutions are completed and issues addressed.
• Conducts internal investigations in response to complaints with leadership and employees.
• Summarizes facts for review and escalation to investigators and HR.
• May perform HR Business Partner duties such as senior leader advisory and program delivery.

Skills

Employee relations experience

HR business partner

Labor relations experience

Education

B.A. in Business or Social Sciences

Job description

***********LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY******NO C2C*******

JOB TITLE - Sr HR Consultant

LOCATION - Oakland CA - hybrid

Job id: Sedaa4711

Rate: 40 hourly to 47 hourly

5 months project with possibility of extension

PREFERENCE IS CANDIDATES WITHIN CLIENT SERVICE TERRITORY BUT OPEN TO OUTSIDE SERVICE TERRITORY. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID OR FULLY REMOTE (DEPENDING ON CHOSEN CANDIDATE RESIDENCE.)

CLIENT LAPTOP & CELL PHONE WILL BE ISSUED AND NO USING OF PERSONAL DEVICE. ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER.

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:

• Provides consulting and guidance to CLIENT leaders and employees on performance management process.
• Collaborates with leaders in developing action/improvement plans to address performance gaps.
• Interprets CLIENT 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 and CLIENT
• 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 regulations

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 CLIENT policies and union contracts