Human Resources 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, inclusive 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.

RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment.

As a Human Resources Outsourcing, Senior Associate at RSM you will have a pivotal role providing comprehensive Human Resources consulting services to our clients who are primarily small and mid-sized businesses in diverse industries.  The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the HR lifecycle, providing advisory and guidance on best practices and compliance. You will help RSM’s clients build and maintain effective HR programs, ensuring they meet their strategic goals and comply with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the initial HR assessment of new client companies, helping to build and organize their HR programs
• Primary Contact: Serve as the main point of contact for employees and clients, leading update meetings, addressing inquiries, and liaising with vendors. Escalate questions and tasks to the Director as needed
• HR Generalist Duties: Handle tactical HR tasks including onboarding, offboarding, and employment status changes. Provide HR advisory and guidance to clients and management on leading practices and compliance
• Process Building and Best Practices: Design and advise on HR processes and programs such as performance management, orientation, onboarding, training, employee relations, benefits, and engagement
• HRIS Implementation Support: Leverage experience with various HRIS platforms (e.g., Dayforce, UKG, Workday, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity) to support implementation and usage
• Participate in the development of proposals and business development activities
• Develop new market-relevant tools, methodologies, products, and deliverables for the rapidly changing HR environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, HRIS, Management, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Understanding of the HR function and best practices related to processes, technology utilization, and policy creation
• Experience with multiple HRIS platforms
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and employees
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• 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:

• SHRM-CP or aPHR/PHR certification
• Experience in a professional services firm, CPA firm, PEO, ASO, or HR Consulting firm
• 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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 careers@rsmus.com.

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.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.