Human Capital Advisory, 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.

As a Human Capital Consultant at RSM, you will bring your ideas and experience in shaping our client solutions as we grow the HR Outsourcing group 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:

• Engage directly with RSM client companies as an HR Generalist 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.
• Process payroll including pre-payroll updates, execution, and post-payroll tasks and reporting.
• Provide guidance to managers on how to handle performance problems, disciplinary matters, compliance concerns, or other workplace issues.
• Identify and escalate significant workplace issues or HR Advisory needs to appropriate RSM team members.
• 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.
• Collect and provide information for the development of proposals and business development activities.
• Assist in developing new market relevant tools, methodologies, products and deliverables for the rapidly changing environment in Human Resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, HRIS, Management, or Finance from an accredited university
• Understanding of the HR function and best practices related to processes, technology utilization, and policy creation
• Ability to travel up to 20%-40%
•  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:

• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred (for entry level associates)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working as a Human Resource Generalist or Human Capital Consultant (for experienced hires)
• Experience in a professional services firm, CPA firm, PEO, ASO, or HR Consulting firm a plus
• 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://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; 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; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.   

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.

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.