Senior Consultant, Outsourced Human Resources

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At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
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People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Manager, or Senior Manager/Director, the Consultant will develop and provide HR solutions for clients supported by the Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) services team. The Consultant will play a key role in supporting client HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, and other generalist activities.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Manager and HRO team to deliver exceptional client service and support the continued evolution of service offerings, processes, technology tools, proposals, engagement letters, and related resources.
• Administers employee benefit programs, including health insurance and leave policies, while establishing efficient processes for enrollment, tracking, and ongoing employee communications.
• Develops, administers, and supports performance management processes, including related documentation such as performance improvement plans.
• Reviews and enhances employee onboarding, offboarding, and orientation processes by evaluating effectiveness, gathering client feedback, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Optimizes client HRIS systems and processes, including HR reporting, data entry workflows, file organization, and standard operating procedures.
• Creates and maintains HR documentation, including offer letters, job descriptions, policies, procedures, and other client-specific materials.
• Serves as a trusted resource to clients by addressing HR matters with confidence, confidentiality, and consistency; maintaining regular communication regarding projects, priorities, and action items; and delivering engaging presentations, trainings, and client meetings in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Partners with the Manager to proactively identify and address client relationship concerns, manage service scope, and preserve strong client relationships.
• Maintains HR subject matter expertise, researches emerging trends and employment regulations, participates in professional development, and contributes to HRO service line growth and business development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, I/O psychology, organizational communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, or a related field.
• Experience in a consulting or HR Business Partner (HRBP) role.
• Experience working with various Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as iSolved, ADP, or Paylocity.
• Proficiency with client relationship management tools, virtual meeting platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, CCP, or other related professional certification preferred.

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Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $88,000 to $118,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.