HR Consultant III

External Description

Living Our Values All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

• Career Growth:
  Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence:
  Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits:
  Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

The Human Resource Consultant III under the direction of the President, Accelerated Solutions Group (ASG), provides advanced HR expertise and serves as a trusted advisor on complex associate relations, regulatory compliance, and organizational processes. This role independently manages sensitive matters such as FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs, while delivering HR insights and recommendations that balance associate and business needs. In partnership with HR colleagues and business leaders, this Consultant supports talent acquisition, strengthens onboarding and engagement, and drives continuous improvement in HR practices.

As a HR Consultant III you will:

• Strategic HR Partnership:
  • Align HR practices with organizational vision, business objectives, corporate policies, and key initiatives.
  • Provide guidance to leaders on HR policies, regulatory requirements, compensation, paid time off, and approval processes.
  • Work closely with leaders and employees to strengthen work relationships, build morale, and improve productivity and retention.
  • Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and implement initiatives that enhance engagement, efficiency, and retention.
• Employee Relations & Compliance:
  • Advise and coach managers on complex HR issues including performance management, counseling, disciplinary actions, separations, investigations, and EEOC responses.
  • Support or coordinate implementation of local compliance programs aligned with company values and regulatory frameworks.
  • Collaborate with HR, Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and shared services teams to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance service delivery.
• Leave of Absence (LOA) and HR Data Management:
  • Lead administration of LOA processes, including associate communication, documentation management, and coordination with the LOA administrator.
  • Capture, enter, and maintain essential HR data in HR systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and applicable laws.
  • Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and ad hoc HR statistical reports for leadership and business partners.
  • Research, analyze, and report on HR data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and recommend process improvements.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment for administrative and professional positions.
  • Manage the full requisition and hiring process including creating requisitions, coordinating interview logistics, extending job offers, preparing offer letters, and initiating background and drug screenings.
  • Coordinate with external agencies and managers to fulfill contractor and temporary staffing needs.
• Onboarding & Employee
  
  Experience:
  • Own onboarding processes, including compliance review of new hire documentation and coordination of onboarding logistics.
  • Enhance new hire integration by streamlining processes, coordinating internal resources, and driving associate engagement.
  • Coordinate employee recognition and engagement programs, including Service Awards, culture initiatives, and celebration events.
  • Support planning and execution of employee events such as monthly all-hands meetings, training sessions, customer visits, and company celebrations.
• Talent Management, Learning & Development:
  • Lead and support succession planning, leadership development, and training programs that promote employee growth and career progression.
  • Support workforce development initiatives to enhance associate skills and build future leadership pipelines.
  • Work with business units on talent reviews, internal promotions, and broader people-development strategies.
• Safety & Workplace Programs:
  • Support the site safety committee and coordinate regular safety meetings.
  • Participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident…