HR Consultant II

Insource Services, Inc.

. Serve as the primary Human Resources resource for clients and leadership, often embedded within client organizations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources management, including employee relations, compliance with labor laws, and strategic HR partnership. Proficient in advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while effectively managing client relationships and HR documentation.

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Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsLabor Law ComplianceClient Relationship ManagementDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Employee OnboardingPolicy CreationBenefits OversightJob Description DevelopmentHR AssessmentsPerformance ManagementEquity AuditsConsulting Capacity

Soft Skills

Professional JudgmentService-Oriented EngagementEffective CommunicationPositive Interactive StyleAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

MS OutlookMS WordMS Excel

Industry Keywords

BiotechStartupsFor-ProfitEmployee EngagementWorkforce Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Human Resources resource for clients and leadership, often embedded within client organizations
Provide HR services and advise client management on employment matters while reducing employment-practice risk and exposure
Assist with routine and complex employee relations and performance issues
Guide clients on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reorganizations, policy creation, and leadership mentoring
Perform HR management duties including benefits oversight, handbook development and updates, and job description creation
Enhance and update policies and procedures according to labor laws, best practices, and cultural inclusion
Identify noncompliance with labor laws and work with management to resolve issues
Serve as a strategic partner on employee engagement, retention, and issue resolution
Oversee HR documentation and benefit plans
Design and coordinate employee onboarding and exit meetings
Advise on employment issues, layoffs, terminations, reductions in force, equity audits, and compliance
Participate in HR assessments, benefit program design and administration, and launching new clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; higher-level degree preferred
A minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience with increasing levels of autonomy and proactive engagement with the work
Experience in Biotech, Startups, For-profit, and shares/options preferred
Experience working in small to mid-sized companies, from startups to 150 employees
Demonstrated effectiveness in engaging with clients in a highly professional and service-oriented manner
Demonstrated professional judgment skills and a positive, inclusive, interactive style
Experience explaining and presenting HR information and practices to current and prospective clients clearly and with gravitas
Conversant in Federal and Massachusetts employment regulations
Excellent administrative and client relationship skills
Ability to work independently and manage or assign work to administrators
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven experience handling competing priorities and deadlines
Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively in a consulting capacity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
Hybrid Position in Greater Boston
Generous paid time off (unlimited after two years of service)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
401K with company matching
Affinity Groups