Human Resources Consultant
About The Position
Lakeside HR Group is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to join our growing team. Our consultants partner with organizations to strengthen their people function, solve real-world HR challenges, and bring practical, thoughtful, and business-minded HR support to leaders and teams. In this role, you will work across a variety of industries and environments, balancing hands-on HR execution with strategic advisory work. This position is ideal for someone with strong HR fundamentals, sound judgment, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves—while still able to step back, see the bigger picture, and connect HR work to broader business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HRBP, HR manager, or HR consulting capacity
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment compliance, and core HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, policy development, recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations
- Excellent communication, judgment, discretion, and relationship-building skills
- Practical, curious problem-solver with strong critical thinking and follow-through
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR work to client goals and operational needs
- Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-moving or ambiguous environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; HRIS and HR technology experience strongly preferred
- Ability to travel to client sites locally within the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, with occasional travel beyond
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to clients, providing practical guidance across employee relations, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, policies, compliance, compensation, benefits, and HR operations
- Build strong client relationships through responsiveness, sound judgment, curiosity, honesty, and approachable communication
- Assess client needs, identify gaps or risks, and develop practical recommendations, tools, templates, and action plans aligned with business priorities
- Support the design and implementation of HR programs, processes, and initiatives, including performance management, engagement, talent practices, compliance, and manager support
- Advise leaders and managers on employee relations matters, including coaching, documentation, investigations, disciplinary action, and terminations
- Facilitate or support HR training and workshops for managers and employees
- Manage multiple client priorities, projects, deadlines, and deliverables with strong organization and accountability
- Collaborate with internal Lakeside team members to problem-solve, share updates, and deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of clients, industries, and HR challenges
- Collaborative, team-oriented consulting culture
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Meaningful, impactful client work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
