Consultant

Arthur J. Gallagher • Walnut Creek, CA

247d • $71,000 - $138,500 • Remote

About The Position

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation. Our Global Talent Consulting team unites some of the most respected names in human resource consulting across North America. Our experts cover compensation and total rewards, employee engagement, hr. strategy, leadership development and survey data. They utilize industry-leading data and analytics to develop customized consulting solutions, providing our clients with the strategies; tactics and tools to lead their organizations toward success and strengthen bottom lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources with a concentration in classification and compensation.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of human resources consulting.
• Knowledge of professional guidelines, standards, and principles applicable to assigned projects.
• Knowledge of research methodology and statistical methods, analyses, and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Five (5) years of professional level analytical and/or consultative experience in support of human resources functions, with a concentration in classification and/or compensation.

Nice To Haves

• Live in pacific, mountain or central time zone.
• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of human resources subject matter to perform routine to complex professional level analytical and consultative work in classification, compensation, and a variety of human resources competency areas.
• Compiles, organizes, analyzes, and interprets data for projects and reports; utilizes findings to formulate defensible recommendations related to assigned tasks conveying a command of the relevant facts and information.
• Prepares high quality deliverables such as class descriptions and data spreadsheets that are relevant, concise, consistent, thorough, and adhere to established standards.
• Conducts research and statistical analyses; gathers complete and accurate information through questioning and by checking multiple sources; seeks the perspectives of knowledgeable persons and those involved in an area of subject matter expertise.
• Informs assigned project manager of issues and asks relevant questions; anticipates project needs and contributes to the overall quality of project deliverables; conveys recommendations with confidence and in a defensible manner.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
• Ensures work products/client deliverables are well-organized, thorough, accurate, complete, and in a client ready format; forwards deliverables to clients with explanation of recommendations and responds to routine client questions.
• Participates in the development of human resources policies and procedures, and maintains knowledge of current laws, legislation, and ordinances related to human resources.
• Seeks exposure to a wide variety of public sector services and gains thorough understanding of the public sector job families, occupational groups, and industries that perform those services.
• Assists with the development of internal continuous business process improvement, human resources policies and procedures, and maintains knowledge of current laws, legislation, and ordinances related to human resources.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own workload; coordinates project activities with others.
• Supports management in subject matter areas, provides advice and counsel as appropriate.
• Communicates with internal and external clients to provide professional consultation, project status, or other project information requiring significant interpretation.
• Participates in establishing project scope, determines project timetables, monitors, and adheres to project budgets and timelines, tracks project status and costs, and identifies potential cost overruns; attends preproposal meetings.
• Attends meetings with prospective clients to discuss their needs and to present information about services provided.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree