HR Business Partner/Consultant

Applicants must be located in DC/MD/VA area (Hybrid remote)

JLM HR Consulting is a woman-owned company located in Montgomery County, Maryland. We are celebrating being in business for over 10 years!! Since 2011 JLM has consistently delivered value-added services by helping our clients solve routine and complex HR challenges with proactive cost-effective strategies, solutions, and professional expertise.

If you are looking for a great opportunity to use your HR knowledge, skills, and experience to assist our clients with navigating and resolving HR challenges as well as implementing effective HR strategies, apply today!

What you will do for JLM

As an HR Consultant, you will use your strong HR Generalist skills to serve as a pro-active and strategic HR Business Partner to our clients. In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with primarily small, progressive, and mission driven companies in a variety of industries ranging from non-profits, professional services, construction and more. Superb HR Generalist experience, excellent attention to detail, and impressive communication skills are must-have qualities as you will be interfacing with a myriad of leaders within the organization on a daily basis.

What you can expect

As an HR Business Partner/Consultant, you will quickly establish a strong working relationship and build trust with your assigned client(s). Our clients will rely on you for your expertise and guidance! You will also have the opportunity to work with a group of highly skilled and trained HR professionals at JLM who have a wealth of knowledge to share.

Based on the client's needs and expectations, you may perform some or all of the following responsibilities on any given day (this list is not exhaustive):

• Serve as the day-to-day HR point contact for managers and employees.

• Assessment of the client's operations that will enable you to provide expert consultation that will assist the company with achieving their business goals and objectives.

• Developing and/or implementing HR programs and initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Develop, implement, enhance and/or manage performance management programs and processes.

• Creating or updating job descriptions.

• Performing recruiting and recruiting related tasks.

• Benefits Administration.

• Development, implementation and/or administering onboarding and offboarding programs and processes.

• Resolving various employee relations and guiding clients through sensitive HR matters.

• Recommending HR best practices based on industry trends.

• Payroll administration.

• Updating employee handbooks and policies.

• Providing general compliance training.

• Other HR related duties as assigned or that may be required by the client in accordance with the scope of work.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Consultative approach to problem solving.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Passion for learning something new!

• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking and analysis along with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Demonstration of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

• Knowledge of payroll systems and payroll administration is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

• A minimum of 5 years of human resource generalist experience.

• Prior HR Consulting experience is a plus!

• SHRM or HRCI Certification or planning to become certified is required within 1 year of employment.

What is it like to work at JLM?

• Vaccinations are required except as required by law.

• The opportunity to work with other HR professionals.

• Access to some of the latest HR tools.

• A fun but professional work environment.

JLM offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes, medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, 401(k) with company match, generous leave and paid holidays.

For consideration, please submit your resume, letter of interest and salary requirements.

JLM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.