HR Consultant

About the Role

The HR Consultant role is part of Gusto's expanding team, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting its clients' HR needs. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and systems, driving efficiency and excellence in people operations.

Gusto's team is characterized by its dynamic and supportive environment, where collaboration and innovation are valued. As the company continues to scale, the need for skilled HR professionals who can adapt to new challenges and technologies has never been more pressing.

What You Will Do

• Lead organizations in achieving people objectives, including talent attraction, hiring, onboarding, development, and retention.
• Influence business and talent initiatives that support short and long-term goals, focusing on practices that enable high performance and operational excellence.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and employees, providing coaching and guidance on performance management and employee productivity.
• Engage in strategic workforce planning, assessing organizational capabilities, identifying competency gaps, and ensuring the development of people resources.
• Develop comprehensive People Plans that translate business needs into actionable strategies.
• Provide organizational development support through interventions such as organization design, development solutions, leadership coaching, and change management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring excellent customer service and support.
• Process and maintain client HR data, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• 4-8 years of HR experience as a People Operations Specialist and/or HR Generalist across various industries and scales.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely to employees at all levels.
• Strong proficiency with cutting-edge technology, including HR software, Google Suite, and productivity tools like Slack and Asana.
• Experience with AI tools relevant to the HR role, with a willingness to grow fluency as the technology evolves.
• Ability to work in dynamic and challenging environments, applying passion for process development and refinement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive efficiency and excellence in people operations.

Nice to Have

• Experience with workforce planning and organizational design.
• Knowledge of current and future business needs, with the ability to translate these into comprehensive People Plans.
• Familiarity with change management principles and practices.
• Certification in HR, such as SHRM-CP or PHR.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive base pay, reflecting role, level, and location.
• Benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and other perks that support work-life balance.
• Equity (RSUs) as part of Gusto's Total Rewards philosophy, ensuring that all team members share in the company's success.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including training and education support.
• Flexible and remote work arrangements, allowing for autonomy and flexibility in your work schedule.

• Develop a strong understanding of HR software and technology, including AI tools, to stay competitive in the field.
• Highlight your experience with strategic workforce planning and organizational development in your application.
• Prepare to discuss how you've adapted to new technologies and processes in previous roles, demonstrating your ability to learn and grow.
• Ensure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the HR Consultant role, emphasizing relevant skills and experiences.
• Research Gusto's Total Rewards philosophy and be prepared to discuss how you align with the company's values and mission.
• Practice your communication and coaching skills, as these are crucial for success in this role.