Human Resources Generalist

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist with a passion for employee relations, legal compliance, and performance management to join our dynamic Human Capital Management (HCM) Solutions team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. 

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention. 

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. 

• Provide line management with day-to-day performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). 

• Consult with line management and employees, providing HR policy guidance when appropriate. 

• Influence effectively across all practice areas on process improvement. 

• Use innovative, consultative approaches to make continuous process improvements. 

• Help and assist with compensation, performance feedback, and career transitions. 

• Analyze people metrics and develop approaches around strategic directions. 

• Ensure the full life cycle employee transactions are performed (termination, transfers, promotions). 

• Participate with onboarding activities and requirements of new hires. 

• Collaborate with the HCM team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence. 

• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders on performance management and employee development goals. 

• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution. 

Required Skills

• Excellent written communication skills. 

• Exceptional organization and project management skills. 

• Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset. 

• Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity. 

• Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by our businesses and management. 

• Ability to move multiple engagements forward while working at a detailed level. 

• Ability to interact with various levels of management, including executives and directors. 

• Ability to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes. 

• Ability to set, track, and monitor quantitative goals and practice data-driven decision-making. 

• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office products, particularly SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.