Associate Consultant, People Experience

Reporting

Will report to and work closely with the organization’s Managing Director.

About Holistic

Holistic is a people-first consulting firm helping companies create better employee experiences through data. Since 2018, we’ve partnered with organizations to build diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces by analyzing the employee lifecycle and translating insights into action. Our fully remote team supports clients in attracting great talent, strengthening retention, and improving overall employee well-being and performance.

Please apply at https://www.holisticindex.com/holistic-careers

Position Overview

As an Associate Consultant, People Experience, you will help keep Holistic’s client engagements organized, responsive, and moving forward. You will work closely with our client team and fractional HR consultants to support day-to-day HR operations, maintain project plans and documentation, coordinate employee lifecycle processes, and turn client needs into clear, actionable next steps.

You will often serve as the operational engine behind an engagement: tracking details, preparing materials, following up on open items, and helping ensure that important people processes are completed accurately and on time. While much of your work will happen behind the scenes, you should also be comfortable participating in client meetings, communicating with employees and managers, and representing Holistic with professionalism and care.

You may be a great fit for this role if you are highly organized, interested in HR and employee experience, comfortable navigating changing priorities, and energized by making complicated processes easier for others.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Client Support and HR Operations

• Support multiple client engagements by coordinating day-to-day HR activities, requests, deadlines, and follow-ups.

• Assist with employee lifecycle processes such as recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, benefits administration, compliance training, and offboarding.

• Monitor shared HR inboxes and other communication channels, responding to routine requests and escalating sensitive or complex matters appropriately.

• Maintain accurate employee records, trackers, project plans, calendars, and client documentation.

• Coordinate with client leaders, managers, employees, vendors, and other partners to keep HR processes moving forward.

• Handle sensitive employee and organizational information with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Conduct research on HR practices, policies, compliance requirements, and employee experience topics to support client recommendations.

• Project Coordination and Documentation

• Maintain project plans, monitor timelines, track dependencies, and follow up with internal and client stakeholders on outstanding items.

• Create and update standard operating procedures, process guides, checklists, templates, and other resources that make HR processes easier to understand and consistently execute.

• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, recaps, status updates, audits, and follow-up communications.

• Organize quantitative and qualitative information to help consultants identify themes, communicate findings, and develop practical recommendations.

• Note: At Holistic, we’re a consulting firm where work evolves to meet the moment. The responsibilities listed reflect core aspects of the role, but they’re not exhaustive. We value creativity, adaptability, and the opportunity to innovate in response to client and team needs.eting materials that will help the sales process.

Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Familiarity with Google Suite, Zoom, and a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies

• Working knowledge of common HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

• Experience supporting HR administration, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits, performance management, or employee relations.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with care and attention to detail.

• Strong alignment with our values:

  • People-first mindset: You believe that trust, empathy, and thoughtful relationships can drive both business outcomes and employee well-being.

  • Client-centered focus: You approach your work with curiosity and creativity to deliver impact for our clients.

  • Thorough: You take pride in producing high-quality work and dig deep to find the best solutions.

  • Data-informed thinking: You know how to interpret and use data to tell stories and drive meaningful change.

  • Respect for lived experience: You value inclusion, celebrate diversity, and understand how identity and equity show up in the workplace.

  • Hopeful and forward-thinking: You bring a sense of optimism, always looking for ways to improve systems, relationships, and results.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

$48,000 to $57,500

If you're excited by our culture, projects, ideas, or improving work culture, but don't feel you fit our criteria, please apply -- we'd love to find out if it's a good match!

Benefits Philosphy: 

At Holistic, our “people first, people always” philosophy drives our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible work environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our benefits package is thoughtfully designed with our employees' success as the top priority, constantly evolving to meet their diverse needs. We offer flexible working arrangements and comprehensive support to ensure every team member can thrive. For full details on our benefits, including health coverage for full-time employees, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities, please visit our careers page.

Ready to Apply? 

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