Human Resources Principal Consultant (Benefits SME)

Human Resources Principal Consultant (Benefits SME) Human Resources Principal Consultant (Benefits SME)

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Location/Travel: Hybrid - Mid-Atlantic Region with preference to Wilmington, DE

Make a meaningful impact with a people-first consulting firm.

Blackwell HR Solutions, a woman-owned HR consulting business based in Wilmington, Delaware, partners with mission-driven small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofits across the U.S. We are passionate about providing expert HR solutions that help our clients thrive.

We are now seeking an experienced Human Resources Principal Consultant to join our growing team of HR professionals. Candidates with expertise in employee benefits will be prioritized in our search.

In This Role, You Will:

Serve as a trusted HR advisor to clients, aligning HR strategy with business goals.

Lead the design, development, and execution of HR programs, policies, and best practices.

Take ownership of client relationships, whether acting as an HR department of one or augmenting an existing team.

Leverage your expertise in employee benefits to advise clients on benefits strategy, compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA), plan evaluation, and plan design across health, welfare, and retirement programs.

Provide generalist HR support including employee relations, handbook and policy development, leave administration (FMLA, ADA, STD), performance management, and compliance.

Lead and manage complex HR initiatives, such as change management, leadership development, or succession planning.

Manage multiple client relationships with professionalism and independence.

Work independently and collaboratively across the Blackwell HR team to deliver exceptional service.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

5+ years of progressive HR experience across both tactical and strategic domains, including at least 3 years specializing in employee benefits.

You have strong knowledge of benefits compliance and administration across various plan types and carriers.

Experience managing or processing payroll is a plus.

Active CEBS, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational HR projects from planning to execution.

Proven experience advising clients or internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Strong business acumen and client service mindset.

Why Join Us?

Blackwell HR Solutions offers the flexibility of hybrid work, the support of a collaborative team, and the opportunity to create meaningful impact across diverse industries. We deliver excellence every day to our clients and were looking for someone who shares that vision.

Blackwell HR Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

Job function Human Resources

Industries Human Resources Services

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