Human Resources Consultant

Keystone Human Services seeks a Human Resources Consultant to support daily HR operations for its Intellectual Disability Services division. This role promotes employee engagement and development, supports consistent application of policies and procedures, and responds promptly to employee and management questions and concerns.

The Human Resources Consultant partners with management and the Human Resources Director to identify workforce needs and develop responsive solutions in collaboration with HR centers of expertise. The position supports employee relations, HR systems, leave administration, recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, training, reporting, and continuous improvement while promoting equitable, consistent, and high-quality HR practices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Promote Keystone’s mission, values, and culture through all aspects of the role
• Promote equitable treatment of employees while balancing organizational needs, employee advocacy, and consistent application of HR policies and practices
• Support employee relations by addressing concerns promptly, fostering a positive work environment, and participating in or conducting investigations as required
• Coach and counsel supervisors to strengthen employee management practices and consistent use of HR processes
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee files, documentation, and data
• Provide HRIS support, test system functionality, partner with end users, and troubleshoot system concerns
• Support leave administration, recruitment, selection, onboarding, time record review, payroll coordination, unemployment claims, Workers’ Compensation claims, and return-to-work efforts
• Track, analyze, and report HR metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
• Develop and conduct supervisory training sessions as required
• Prepare and maintain complete, accurate, and confidential documentation related to employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, separations, policy interpretation, legal review, and other employment matters
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to improve employee engagement, retention, performance, service quality, and organizational change efforts
• Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries
• Participate in projects and initiatives with cross-functional collaboration as requested

 Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time, exempt position
• Starting annual salary: $60,000, may increase based on education and experience
• Actual compensation will be determined based on localized market data, skills, experience, and education
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Harrisburg office
• Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness program subject to eligibility requirements, wellness programs, and more

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, or a business-related field and a minimum of two years of HR Generalist experience across a variety of HR functions
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills and knowledge
• Relevant HR certification preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and spoken formats, with the ability to understand and apply written information
• Ability to use  Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and open to learning new electronic systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process, including background checks, clearances, and verifications

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.