HR Advisor (Remote based in AZ)

Overview

The HR Advisor is responsible for using a proactive consultative approach with clients to provide customized and practical HR solutions to challenges across a range of HR functions including best practices for talent selection, compensation, employee relations, leave administration, performance management, employee benefits, policies and procedures, training and development, and regulatory compliance. HR Advisor will also increase efficiency with the isolved technology, implement appropriate solutions, and move clients from tactical to strategic for better candidate and employee experiences that reduce client turnover and associated issues.

Top 5 Responsibilities

  • Keep up with employment law and HR best practices
  • Provide proactive HR consulting and training
  • Document Thread Engagement processes
  • Ensure client work stays within budget while maintaining quality and completing milestones
  • Support Thread systems, processes, and culture

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (required)
  • PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred
  • Current, valid Driver's license
  • Strong HR Generalist: 5+ years of HR experience with at least 2 years in HR consulting with emphasis on employee relations, employee engagement, compliance, policies and processes, training, and coaching leadership teams
  • Computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite, G-Suite, payroll reporting and HR admin familiarity
  • Must be able to get to the point with clients, resolve issues and give concise advice
  • Extensive Knowledge of federal and state employment laws: FMLA, ADA, EEO and EEO-1, FLSA, I-9s, benefits administration, audits, NLRB, OSHA record keeping, background/drug test process
  • Experience investigating and managing claims: workers comp, unemployment, wage/hr, and EEOC Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work both independently to provide solutions to the client and as part of a team on multiple projects
  • Strong consulting skills and ability to exceed client expectations with a proactive approach
  • Strong initiative and follow-through skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to solve HR-related problems and communicate with multiple clients

Culture Requirements

  • Deliver Wow - Go above and beyond for clients, partners, and other team members. Take the extra step to provide stand-out service.
  • Own it! – Demonstrate ownership and resourcefulness to improve the overall client experience and internal processes.
  • Make it Better – Share and implement ideas and strategies to improve our culture, processes, and performance.
  • Have Fun – Bring a positive and playful attitude each week and add to the overall company culture. Make work enjoyable.
  • Attitude of Gratitude – Show a strong sense of gratitude and stewardship to clients, partners, and other team members.
  • Pursue Growth - Think about your future and the future of Thread. Have a growth mindset, embrace challenges, and continue to develop your knowledge and skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
  • Sedentary work involves sitting or standing most of the time (employee's choice)
  • Stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, and walking are occasionally required
  • Talking, reading, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity are frequently required on a phone, in person or on virtual meetings
  • Keying data is repetitive motion and is frequently required
  • The position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
  • Occasional exposure to other worksites that may require personal protective equipment
  • Driving to client and/or corporate locations is required.
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