People Consultant
Partners with managers to provide coaching on performance management, career development, employee relations, and change navigation. Analyzes data for process improvements and ensures compliance with US employment laws in a fast-scaling tech environment.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Manager Coaching: Provide targeted coaching and consulting to managers at various levels to support their growth and effectiveness across a wide range of people-related topics, including performance management, career development, conflict resolution, and navigating organizational change
- HR Policy Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert on a range of HR policies and processes to support managers and employees
- Legal & Compliance: Work with legal counsel and external consultants to address complex issues and ensure compliance with labor regulations
- People Programs: Support key talent management initiatives such as annual cyclical programs, performance management, workforce reviews, and employee listening to ensure smooth and timely execution
- Reorganization Support: Guide and advise on change management and communications for team restructuring efforts
- Data & Insights: Analyze people and process data and trends to identify gaps in processes, policies, employee experience, or team dynamics
- User Focus: Ensure excellent employee experiences through key life cycle stages, including onboarding and departure processes
- Lead with Empathy: Foster a culture of humility, optimism, belonging, and inclusivity
Minimum Requirements
- 4-8 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in a client-facing HR role (e.g., HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations partner), or equivalent experience in a business-facing role
- Direct Manager Support: Demonstrated experience independently advising and coaching managers at varying levels on performance management, employee relations, and team culture
- Legal Knowledge: Working knowledge of employment legislation and practices in the United States, including experience working with legal counsel on complex employee matters
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to diagnose problems using data and develop viable solutions
- Continuous Improvement: Actively seek ways to improve processes and demonstrate initiative to gain support for and implement changes that deliver positive impact
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with managers at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Fast-Paced Environment: Experience working in a rapidly growing technology company or large organization
- AI Fluency: Knowledge and application of AI tools
- Canadian Employment Practices: Knowledge of employment legislation and practices in Canada
- Project Management: Proven project management skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively and deliver outcomes on schedule
- Facilitation Skills: Experience facilitating team effectiveness workshops with management teams
Skills
Hr Policies, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Data Analysis, AI Tools, Project Management, Change Management, Legal Compliance, Manager Coaching, Talent Management
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