HR Consultant

Building Strong Partnerships That Drive Better WorkplacesAs an HR Consultant at TalentPro, you will serve as a trusted advisor to client leaders, helping them navigate complex people challenges with confidence and clarity. You will partner closely with organizations across industries, leveraging deep expertise in employment law - particularly California regulations - to deliver practical, compliant, and business-aligned HR solutions. In this highly consultative role, you’ll translate strategy into action, mitigate risk, and help clients build strong, effective workplaces that support their long-term goals.Why TalentPro?TalentPro delivers comprehensive payroll, HR, and time management solutions that support clients across the United States.We believe our work matters. We are driven by the impact we create—for our customers, our communities, and each other. We believe that every voice counts, and that meaningful contribution is not limited by title or tenure. Collaboration, curiosity, and courage fuel our progress, and together, we build a culture where everyone belongs and everyone contributes.What You’ll Be DoingAs an HR Consultant, you will act as a trusted extension of your clients’ leadership teams, delivering strategic and compliant HR guidance across a broad range of people functions.Client Partnership & StrategyBuild strong, trust-based relationships with assigned clients by gaining a deep understanding of their business models, workforce, and goals. Align people strategies with client business objectives, ensuring HR initiatives support growth, performance, and sustainability. Lead monthly client meetings, delivering insights, recommendations, and follow-up actions that drive high customer satisfaction. HR Consulting & AdvisoryProvide expert guidance across the full spectrum of HR functions, including: Development and maintenance of employee handbooks, job descriptions, and workplace policiesCompensation analysis, pay structures, and compensation strategyHiring, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiativesPerformance evaluation frameworks, expectations, and outcomesEmployee relations matters such as dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves of absence (LOA), and reductions in force (RIF)Culture initiatives, DEI principles, EEO compliance, and discrimination preventionCompliance with federal and multi-state employment laws, with a strong emphasis on California labor lawIdentify potential legal and compliance risks and proactively recommend mitigation strategies. Data, Compliance & Thought LeadershipAnalyze HR metrics and workforce trends to deliver data-driven recommendations to clients. Stay current on employment law changes, HR best practices, and industry trends, translating updates into practical, client-ready guidance. Design and deliver training sessions and webinars for clients and internal teams on HR best practices, compliance updates, and emerging trends. What You’ll Need For This Position8+ years of progressive HR advising experience, preferably in a client-facing or consulting environmentBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related fieldProven consulting skills with the ability to distill complex information and deliver clear, concise, and actionable guidanceDeep knowledge of federal and state employment laws, with a strong concentration in CaliforniaExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with clients and internal stakeholdersPolished written, verbal, and presentation skillsStrong critical thinking, sound judgment, and advanced problem-solving capabilitiesDemonstrated conflict resolution and employee relations expertiseExceptional organization and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyComfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentProficiency in HRIS platforms and related HR technology toolsAbility to travel to client sites as needed (up to 10%)Bonus SkillsExperience supporting clients in the agriculture industryHR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PHRca)Spanish language proficiencyWhat’s In It For YouRemote-based role from California (or Pacific Time Zone) with flexibility and autonomyThe opportunity to work as a strategic advisor with diverse clients across industriesExposure to complex, high-impact HR challenges that build long-term consulting expertiseA collaborative, values-driven culture where your expertise and voice matterCompensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $100,000.Remote Eligibility: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Pinion has a registered entity and is actively hiring. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check the list periodically if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full-time in order to be considered for a future full-time conversion offer.EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.