[Remote] HR Associate Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Missionwell is dedicated to strengthening nonprofits through effective HR practices. The HR Associate Consultant provides day-to-day HR support and project execution for multiple clients, focusing on employee relations, recruiting, payroll coordination, compliance, and core HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR contact for assigned clients, providing responsive, professional support
• Build strong client relationships and maintain regular communication with leaders, including executive teams
• Manage multiple client accounts and competing deadlines with strong organization and follow-through
• Recognize when to escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk HR matters
• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding activities
• Provide benefits administration and enrollment support
• Support leave administration and compliance tracking
• Maintain accurate HR records, job descriptions, and employee classifications
• Provide practical guidance on employee relations matters using company policy and applicable employment laws
• Support investigations, performance management, and corrective action documentation, with escalation as needed
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Execute assigned HR projects, such as handbook updates, audits, process improvements, and recruiting initiatives
• Manage project timelines and deliverables with strong attention to detail and quality
• Maintain project tracking, status updates, and accurate timekeeping in project management tools
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, employees, and internal team members
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and organizational updates
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role

Skills

• 3-6 years of progressive HR experience
• Experience managing multiple clients, projects, or business units simultaneously; HR consulting or client-facing experience preferred
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to earn trust and deliver results
• Polished communication skills and comfort interacting with executive leaders
• Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment aligned with Missionwell's values and client needs
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and escalate when appropriate
• Working knowledge of employee relations best practices, HR compliance, HRIS/payroll systems (Paylocity or similar preferred), and recruiting and onboarding processes
• Experience supporting faith-based or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or a similar HR certification is preferred
• Experience managing multiple clients, projects, or business units simultaneously; HR consulting or client-facing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of employee relations best practices, HR compliance, HRIS/payroll systems (Paylocity or similar preferred), and recruiting and onboarding processes
• Experience supporting faith-based or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or a similar HR certification is preferred

Benefits

• This fully remote role includes an internet allowance.

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