Human Resources Consultant - TX Region

Triangle Insurance•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Human Resources Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to client organizations, providing strategic and operational human resources support. The role manages assigned client accounts and delivers hands-on HR services and consulting through research, recommendations, training, and guidance to client leaders. The position supports clients across the Texas region and requires travel to client locations, including regular on-site visits and frequent overnight stays. A company vehicle is provided. The consultant advises on employment law and HR best practices; employee relations; recruitment, compensation, and workforce planning; leave and limited benefits administration; organizational change; and leadership and employee development. The role also develops and updates HR documents, assesses HR practices, delivers training, evaluates processes for compliance and effectiveness, and promotes HR and training services to prospective clients. This is a safety-sensitive position. Work at client facilities may involve loud and dusty environments, and the employee must be able to drive a company vehicle safely for extended periods. The physical requirements include regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, and reaching; and occasionally lifting and moving up to 15 pounds or over 25 pounds. Close and distance vision are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five to ten years of progressive professional human resources experience.
Broad experience in multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training and development, performance management, policy development, and employment-law compliance.
Experience advising managers and organizational leaders on HR matters and organizational best practices.
Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Strong consulting, coaching, problem-solving, analytical, project-management, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to analyze complex situations and develop practical solutions.
Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with leaders and employees.
Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, HR analytics tools, Teams, and other internal operating systems.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel to client locations as needed.
Ability to drive a company vehicle safely for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Human resources consulting experience or experience supporting multiple organizations, business units, or locations.
Experience working in the agricultural industry.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational HR guidance to clients, managers, and leadership teams.
Assess organizational needs and recommend HR solutions that support business objectives.
Develop, review, and update employee handbooks, policies, procedures, job descriptions, and other HR-related documents.
Guide clients on federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
Advise clients on employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
Balance employee advocacy with business-partner responsibilities when advising management on employee issues.
Consult on recruitment, talent acquisition, compensation, and workforce-planning strategies.
Develop and facilitate employee and management training programs upon request.
Guide clients on leave administration and limited benefit administration questions.
Occasionally consult on HR-related organizational change initiatives, including restructuring and workforce reductions.
Evaluate HR practices and processes and recommend improvements to compliance, efficiency, and employee experience.
Coach and guide managers on leadership, communication, and employee development.
Maintain confidentiality of employee, organizational, and client information.
Stay current on employment-law developments, HR best practices, workforce trends, and industry-related matters.
Manage assigned client accounts by scheduling and prioritizing consultations, project work, and travel to provide responsive service.
Schedule regular on-site visits with customers requiring frequent and overnight stays.
Promote and sell HR and training services to prospective clients and prepare proposals and marketing materials to support new business.
Maintain regular and sustained attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.