Human Resource Outsourcing, Senior Associate

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

As a Human Resources Outsourcing, Senior Associate at RSM, you will work with small and mid-sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands-on client experience with direct access to executive management.  You will have the resources and cross-functional support of the leader in the middle market in an environment which will allow you to bring your ideas and experience in shaping our client solutions as we grow the Human Resources Outsourcing capability within the Human Capital Advisory practice. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engagements with RSM client companies and serve as their primary point of contact for both management and staff
• Participate in the initial HR Assessment of a new client company and help build and organize the client’s HR program
• Handle onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, COBRA, leaves of absence, employment status changes and other day-to-day recordkeeping and compliance related matters
• Provide guidance to managers on how to handle performance problems, disciplinary matters, compliance concerns, or other workplace issues
• Build rapport with client companies and their employees through responsive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable delivery of services
• Maintain meticulous records and assist with data compilation and reporting of employee information internally and externally
• Participate in the development of proposals and business development activities.
• Develop new market relevant tools, methodologies, products and deliverables for the rapidly changing environment in Human Resources

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Understanding of the HR function and best practices related to processes, technology utilization, and policy creation
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and ability to stay current with HR trends and key workplace issues
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, HRIS, Management, or Finance
• Experience in a professional services firm, CPA firm, PEO, ASO, or HR Consulting firm
• Functional understanding of HRIS systems
• Experience serving clients across multiple industries and consulting on Human Resources
• Deep understanding of the contemporary trends impacting human resources and the future of work

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $82,400 - $156,200