HR Consultant

Legacy HR Consulting

HR Consultant at Legacy HR Consulting balancing client support with project-based deliverables across multiple HR domains. Focusing on equity and collaboration within social justice organizations.

Posted 7/30/2026part-timeRemote • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive HR generalist experience with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and project management. Proficient in using tools like ClickUp and Slack to enhance communication and streamline HR processes across multiple states.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementCompliance Knowledge (FMLA, ADA, EEOC)Project Delivery ManagementEquity-Informed Mindset

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Leave AdministrationPolicy CreationOnboarding/Offboarding SystemsPerformance Framework DesignDocumentation Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

ClickUpSlackGoogle SuiteClockify

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ExperienceSocial Justice CommitmentCalifornia ComplianceNew York ComplianceWage & Hour Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an HR point of contact for assigned clients, providing responsive and thoughtful support
Handle employee relations questions, policy interpretation, and general HR compliance support, including leave and accommodation administration across multiple states (California and New York/NYC experience required)
Join client meetings to provide updates, follow-ups, and documentation
Use internal tools like ClickUp, Clockify, and Slack to track your work and communicate updates
Own and drive execution on HR deliverables such as employee handbooks, policies, onboarding/offboarding toolkits, and performance frameworks, ensuring high-quality, human-centered work throughout
Draft and refine deliverables independently, escalating only for strategic or unfamiliar issues, applying an equity-informed lens throughout
Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables in ClickUp, updating task statuses daily and flagging bottlenecks or retainer/utilization concerns early
Coordinate with the Client Account Manager (CAM) for scope-related questions and meeting logistics
Delegate formatting, research, or administrative tasks to Project Support as needed
Draft and refine internal SOPs and processes as our internal systems mature
Offer feedback and input on internal People practices as we scale, helping us practice what we consult on
Attend monthly team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HR generalist experience (nonprofit or values-aligned client experience preferred)
An equity-informed mindset and commitment to social justice
Hands-on experience administering leave and accommodation processes across multiple states, with working knowledge of California and New York required and Massachusetts or Oregon a plus
Experience leading HR projects like policy creation, audits, or onboarding/offboarding systems
Experience managing end-to-end HR project delivery, including client communication, timeline management, and task coordination
Working knowledge of compliance areas like FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and wage & hour law
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Proficiency (or willingness to learn) ClickUp, Slack, and Google Suite
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
A track record of building processes or documentation that others can pick up and use, not just work that lives in your own head
A plus (but not required): Experience with compensation structuring and job leveling
Experience supporting employee relations investigations and conflict resolution
Experience designing performance frameworks or onboarding programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 hrs Vacation Time
40 hrs Sick Time
11 paid holidays, including a fully paid winter break
Ability to participate in a 401(k)
Discount on Peloton Membership
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles, including increased project ownership and strategic client engagement