HR Consultant

* Please Note: Uprite Construction is not accepting resumes from third-party agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Uprite Construction's property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.*

Uprite Construction is seeking an experienced Part Time HR Consultant to partner with leadership and our existing HR team. This role will evaluate current HR processes and procedures, identify and implement improvements, mentor existing staff, and provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, and compliance.

* This is a hybrid position averaging 20 to 30 hours per week, with at least one day per week in our Irvine office and additional onsite presence as needed. *

What You’ll Do:

Evaluate current HR processes, procedures, policies, systems, and documentation and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and compliance

Review and enhance key HR practices, including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, employee relations, documentation, and employee handbook policies

Train and mentor existing HR staff, providing ongoing guidance on employee relations, investigations, compliance, documentation, and HR best practices

Lead workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, policy concerns, workplace conflicts, and other sensitive matters

Advise leadership and managers on employee relations, performance concerns, corrective action, coaching, documentation, and employee separations

Provide guidance on California employment practices, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, wage and hour matters, employee classifications, and other compliance related issues

Coach and train managers on performance management, employee relations, documentation, difficult conversations, and other people management responsibilities

Develop and improve HR procedures, templates, tools, and resources to create consistent practices across the organization

Partner with leadership on organizational changes, workforce planning, employee communications, and other people related initiatives

Identify potential HR and employee relations risks and provide practical recommendations to address concerns proactively

Support additional HR projects and initiatives as business needs evolve

What You’ll Bring:

7 or more years of progressive HR experience, including significant responsibility for employee relations, investigations, compliance, and advising leadership

Strong knowledge of California employment practices, regulations, and HR compliance requirements

Proven experience evaluating existing HR processes, procedures, policies, and practices and implementing practical improvements

Demonstrated experience leading sensitive and complex workplace investigations from initial complaint through findings, documentation, and recommended action

Experience training, mentoring, and developing HR staff to strengthen capabilities and promote consistent HR practices

Strong background in employee relations, performance management, corrective action, employee documentation, and manager coaching

Experience reviewing and improving employee handbooks, HR policies, standard operating procedures, and internal HR documentation

Ability to identify HR and employee relations risks and provide practical, business focused recommendations to leadership

Experience advising managers and senior leaders through complex employee matters, organizational changes, and difficult workplace situations

Strong understanding of leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, wage and hour requirements, employee classifications, and other core HR compliance areas

Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization

Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally

Highly organized, self directed, and comfortable working independently while partnering closely with leadership and the existing HR team

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

SHRM CP, SHRM SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification preferred

Previous experience within construction or a related industry is a plus

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!

We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.