HR Consultant

PEPL • Herndon, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

PEPL is seeking an experienced HR Consultant with deep expertise in Paylocity and HR department oversight to support a managed services client engagement. This is a remote position with occasional travel to the DC area. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, offering strategic insight and hands-on support in evaluating and optimizing HR operations, systems, policies, and compliance practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience, including consulting or advisory roles.
• Proven experience with Paylocity, including system optimization and user support.
• Strong background in conducting HR operational audits or functional assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, compliance, and best practices across multiple HR functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ability to travel domestically as required by client engagements (estimated 10%).
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multiple clients or within complex organizational environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive HR department functional assessments, including evaluations of policies, procedures, systems, workflows, and compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Paylocity, including system configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, and training.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement process improvements across all functional areas of HR.
• Review, update, and create HR policies and employee handbooks in line with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide guidance on organizational structure, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations best practices.
• Ensure HR operations align with the company’s strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
• Travel to client site as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior