Human Resources Consultant

Our focus is growth. Is yours?

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) helps business owners focus on their business. We offer outsourced HR, risk consultation, payroll administration, insurance, and recruiting to small- and medium-sized businesses. We combine expert knowledge with industry-leading solutions allowing business owners to focus on their core business while building stronger companies.

Role Overview

The BBSI HR Consultant provides guidance and support to business-owner clients and to our internal team of experts, demonstrating strong business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver results for our clients and internal teams. The consultant supports a multi-million dollar business unit that consults on a broad range of organizational issues.

The primary objective is to provide guidance, training and support to clients in strategic human capital management, employment law compliance, employee relations, organizational development, workers’ compensation administration and the overall development of best practices in human resources.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices, including employment laws and regulations, with self-directed maintenance on current laws, industry trends and economic factors that may impact BBSI and its clients.


• Knowledge of HR metrics and ability to benchmark, measure, analyze and articulate the value and ROI of HR initiatives, practices and policies.


• 10+ years’ experience in hands‑on and strategic HR management.


• Multi‑client/units consulting experience a plus.


• Networked with HR associations or related network groups.


• Training, organizational and cultural development experience a must.


• Ability and willingness to enthusiastically 'roll up sleeves' and perform administrative work as needed.


• Experience in building an HR department a plus.


• Ability to become a trusted advisor to business owners.


• Additional operations or business experience outside of HR.


• Demonstrated ability to write, develop and deliver successful presentations and facilitate trainings to individuals and groups at all levels of an organization.


• Roughly 80% of time spent out of the office – primarily local – working with clients at their location.


• Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required.


• Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree is a plus.


• SPHR or PHR strongly preferred.


• Extensive Microsoft Office experience.

Benefits & Perks

• The stability of working for a publicly traded, growth‑oriented company.


• Phenomenal work environment: hard work, fun, growth and development, and great relationships with solid business professionals.


• Opportunity to impact the success and growth of client companies and BBSI.


• Knowledge that you are working for a results‑oriented organization.


• Experience interacting with professionals in multiple industries.

Salary and Compensation

The starting salary range for this position is $110,000–$130,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications and other qualifications.

Eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the company’s plan.

Benefits

Medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off

40 hours of paid sick leave annually (additional sick/front loading/accrual, if any, based on state or regional requirements); vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2‑4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.