HR Consultant

Job Overview:

As an HR Consultant, you will support and guide our leadership teams across various facets of human resources. In this pivotal role, you will act as a strategic partner, providing expert advice on HR best practices, compliance with employment laws, and the development of tailored HR solutions. Your efforts will directly contribute to fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and engaging work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to understand organizational needs and deliver effective HR strategies.
• Provide administrative and strategic support across all HR functions, including recruitment, employee development, retention, and employer brand management.
• Equip leaders with tools and resources that promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Identify gaps and recommend actionable solutions to enhance company culture and employee engagement.
• Anticipate and assess HR-related needs, communicating them effectively to HR leadership and relevant business partners.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends in collaboration with the broader HR team to inform policy development and continuous improvement.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including conducting fair and objective investigations into concerns or grievances.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching, counseling, career development, and corrective action guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years HR experience required; experience in a retail or multi-unit environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law, and business practices.
• Prior experience with HRIS systems (e.g., UKG) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all organizational levels.
• Creative, adaptable, and collaborative team player.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus but not required.

Compensation Range: $68,000 - $95,000. Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

• Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

Equal Opportunity: Leslie’s is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and can contribute to our success.

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