Senior HR Consultant
Payfluence HCM is seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Human Resources Consultant to serve as a trusted outsourced HR partner for our clients throughout the Southeast region. This role is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR support to a diverse portfolio of businesses, helping clients navigate employee relations, compliance, talent management, performance management, policy development, and HR best practices.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys building relationships, consulting with business leaders, and delivering practical HR solutions that help organizations grow while minimizing risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR consultant and trusted advisor for assigned Payfluence clients.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, disciplinary actions, investigations, conflict resolution, and terminations.
- Assist clients with HR compliance related to federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Develop, review, and update employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and HR documentation.
- Support clients with recruiting strategies, interview processes, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
- Advise managers and executives on leadership development, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
- Conduct HR audits and recommend improvements to HR processes and compliance practices.
- Partner with clients during organizational changes, restructures, and workforce transitions.
- Deliver HR training on topics such as harassment prevention, leadership development, performance management, and compliance.
- Assist clients with leave administration, accommodations, and employee benefit-related HR matters.
- Maintain accurate client records and document consulting activities within Payfluence systems.
- Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, and HR Technology teams to provide comprehensive client support.
- Participate in onsite client meetings, training sessions, and strategic business reviews throughout the region.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- SHRM-CP Certification
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience handling employee relations and performance management matters.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Why Payfluence?
At Payfluence HCM, we believe HR should be personal. As a boutique Human Capital Management provider, we pride ourselves on delivering hands-on support that larger national providers simply cannot match. Our consultants become true extensions of our clients' organizations, providing strategic guidance, practical solutions, and exceptional service that help businesses thrive.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a wide variety of organizations while working alongside a team dedicated to redefining the client experience in payroll, HR, benefits, and workforce management.