Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peregrine Team is hiring a Human Resources Consultant to support a client based in Washington. This role will act as a strategic partner to leadership, providing guidance across a broad range of HR functions with a strong emphasis on employee relations, compliance, and union engagement.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on HR policies, practices, and risk mitigation
- Partner with leaders to assess organizational needs and provide recommendations on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions
- Advise on union-related matters, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), grievance processes, and labor relations strategy
- Ensure compliance with federal, Washington state, and local employment laws, proactively identifying and mitigating risk
- Analyze HR data, trends, and metrics to inform decision-making and provide actionable insights to leadership
- Support and guide performance management processes, including coaching strategies, development planning, and performance improvement
- Advise on leave of absence, accommodations, and related compliance (e.g., FMLA, ADA)
- Lead or support HR audits, compliance reviews, and process assessments to identify gaps and recommend scalable solutions
- Partner with stakeholders to drive change management initiatives, including restructures, policy implementation, and organizational transitions
- Facilitate training sessions and provide guidance to managers on HR best practices and leadership effectiveness
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (e.g., legal counsel) as needed to support business objectives
- Provide recommendations to enhance HR programs, policies, and overall employee experience
Skills
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR advisory or consulting capacity
- Experience working in a unionized environment, including collective bargaining agreement (CBA) interpretation and grievance handling
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels (Washington preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, including conducting investigations and managing complex, sensitive situations
- Advanced proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
- High level of discretion with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification
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