HR Consultant

BMO•Chicago, IL

1d•$45,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Human Resources Consultant, supporting 4 HRBPs within our Commercial Banking division, some of your key responsibilities will include: Reporting and Data Analysis (requiring intermediate Excel skills – VLOOKUP's/pivot tables etc.) Workday Data clean-up/monitoring General HR Inquiries and who/where to go Presentation development – including content development (intermediate) Basic project management Tracking of HR Programs and deliverables General Business acumen This is a hybrid role, in the downtown Chicago office 3X/week. In addition, this role performs a variety of administrative, financial and project management duties within the Commercial HR team. Role is responsible for ensuring all administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed, while seeking to determine, develop, and participate in implementation of improvement opportunities, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group. Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and acts as relationship management for assigned initiatives. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Provides senior level administrative and operational support within an HR team that provides human capital support to a specific LOB. Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information. Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting. Leads and/or partners with HRBPs on project development and execution. Coordinates and monitors budgets and reporting on results vs. budget. Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available. Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures). Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives. Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works mostly independently. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Typically requires up to five years of relevant experience in an administrative or professional support function, demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility, along with a post-secondary degree in a related field of study.
Newly graduated candidates with strong Excel skills and an interest in data-driven HR activities will also be considered.
Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
Strong verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to collaboration with internal & external stakeholders and team members.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to influence within area of expertise.
Strong desire for professional growth & development

Responsibilities

Reporting and Data Analysis (requiring intermediate Excel skills – VLOOKUP's/pivot tables etc.)
Workday Data clean-up/monitoring
General HR Inquiries and who/where to go
Presentation development – including content development (intermediate)
Basic project management
Tracking of HR Programs and deliverables
General Business acumen
Ensuring all administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed
Determine, develop, and participate in implementation of improvement opportunities, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group
Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and acts as relationship management for assigned initiatives
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations
Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards
Provides senior level administrative and operational support within an HR team that provides human capital support to a specific LOB
Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information
Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting
Leads and/or partners with HRBPs on project development and execution
Coordinates and monitors budgets and reporting on results vs. budget
Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available
Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures)
Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives
Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules