HR Consultant

Who We Are

Cooper People Group is a woman-owned and fast-growing firm whose purpose is to enrich the world of work. We are a team of seasoned HR leaders that are passionate about helping small to mid-sized companies with a tie to West Michigan develop their HR strategy, structure, people, and processes. We exist to lead and support organizations who have no HR, HR in transition, and HR with too much on their plate. The team at CPG believes that everyone deserves to do great work with great people in great companies and is guided by our core values:

• Humble Leaders
• People First
• In It Together
• Masters of our Craft

Due to our continuous growth we have just retained our 225th client (!), we're expanding the team yet again and are seeking to add a full-time HR Consultant to our team.

What You'll Do

We are looking for an experienced HR guru that loves all things human capital, employee experience, HR tech, and who understands the intricacies of small business. This role will ramp up to 32+ hours per week (but could be more or less) with a main focus in transformational HR management. You may be involved in engagements that include the following:

• Coaching a client on navigating a sticky employee relations case
• Implementing a new HRIS
• Crafting culture guidebooks and employee handbooks
• Conducting HR effectiveness assessments
• Leading the full cycle recruiting and onboarding process
• Facilitating an organizational redesign project
• Helping a manager navigate a complex leave management situation
• Training leaders on effective performance management tactics

What You'll Bring

• At least seven (7) years of broad-based experience as an Senior HR Generalist,  HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a small to mid-sized company with in-depth knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods, and best practices, along with a bachelor's degree in human resource or related field or equivalent experience.
• HRCI or SHRM certification with broad-based HR generalist background. You don't have to be an expert in ALL the things, but a wide-variety of experiences in various industries is valuable since we work with so many types of companies. Although we do hire specialists from time to time, this is not one of those times. Jacks and Jills of all (HR) trades are encouraged to apply. We're looking for experienced and forward-thinking leaders who understand culture, compliance and everything in between.
• Experience with development and facilitation of special projects i.e. performance reviews, employee handbook development, compensation plans, etc.
• Passion for pouring into our clients and helping them strengthen their people programs and outcomes.
• We are also looking for a consultant who resides within 30 minutes of downtown GR for convenience of being onsite with our clients regularly and gathering for our quarterly team meetings.
• Your time management, adaptability, quality focus, communication and organization skills are top-notch and you'll be an amazing ambassador for the CPG brand.
• True passion for human resources and business strategy while bringing fun to your work. Even on trying days, you are adaptable, encouraging and find the silver lining. Our team is collaborative, engaged and won't tolerate uncool HR.

What You'll Get

• A chance to collaborate with the best in the biz at the beginning stages of a growing company in an incredibly in-demand industry. Despite our ROWE (results-only-work-environment), we're a culturally strong and close-knit team.
• Super flexible and remote/hybrid environment. You get to work where you want, when you want, so long as you don't leave a team member or client hanging and you do what you say you're going to do.
• Work with some of the coolest organizations in West Michigan with the most people-focused leaders
• Competitive hourly pay with potential for variable compensation
• Home office & data stipend
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off & paid volunteer time
• Learning & development stipend
• Access to co-working spaces in Downtown GR
• Paid parental and medical leave

If this sounds like you, apply today! We'd love to talk.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only essential values but also powerful drivers of our innovation and success both internally and with our clients. We invite individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, hairstyles, or any other characteristic to join us in our mission to enrich the world of work and create workplaces where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated. Together, we will build a company that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us, driving positive change within our organization and our clients.