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Morris & Garritano is one of the largest independently owned insurance agencies in California. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA with an additional office in Santa Maria, CA and representatives throughout the state, our clients range from corporations stretched across the nation, to small businesses with complex exposures, to growing families within our communities. Over the years we have been honored to receive several awards, supporting the fact that it is our people that truly make us unique: National Underwriter's Agency of the Year, Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies, Insurance Journal’s Best Agencies to Work For, and the Best Places to Work on the Central Coast by the Pacific Coast Business Times. We believe that open communication, teamwork, caring leadership, uncompromising values, financial strength and sincere client orientation provide for a highly motivated work environment that supports both personal and professional growth for our employees and a service approach that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

JOB SUMMARY The HR Business Consultant possesses a deep knowledge of Human Resources and a detailed understanding of California, multi-state, and Federal employment laws, regulations and standards. This individual is responsible for reviewing and researching regulatory issues, developing and executing HR strategies for clients and assisting in the sales and retention process. This trusted resource has exceptional research, leadership, business and client relationship skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Customer Service • Regularly works with clients to educate on Human Resources laws and regulations, identify and resolve compliance deficits, and assist with providing guidance and recommendations to clients on a wide range of HR issues. • Conducts proactive consultative HR audits and prepares reports and recommendations. • Reviews client HR documentation including policies and provides recommendations for remediation. • Gathers documents, organizes information in concert with meeting with clients to address common HR issues. • Often builds and utilizes repeatable platforms and tools to solve issues and better serve clients. • Promotes HR best practices with clients including referral to third-party resources when appropriate. • Participates in development of new business opportunities and retention of clients in collaboration with the production team and agency management. • Champion of agency HR Consulting Services in the business community. • Tracks and reports on activities and client utilization of services. • Participates and assists in executing strategic development solutions for the growth of HR Consulting Services. • Counseling, coaching and educating employers regarding employee relation issues. This includes providing guidance to clients on HR laws and regulations and assisting with interpreting how it applies to unique business operations and client needs. • Continually develops and executes internal and external HR communication strategies to include, but not limited to, the creation of industry presentations, webinars, monthly bulletins, educational material, and agency website and social media content. • Frequently facilities agency training and education regarding HR industry regulatory and compliance topics. • Continually tracks legislative initiatives and changes ensuring that staff are educated, and clients are trained by researching, managing and communicating state, federal, and municipal updates. • Maintain a working knowledge of HRIS systems and stand-alone benefit administration systems. Operations • Protects confidential information and client material at all times by following HIPAA and other privacy rules and regulations. • Regularly reads, analyzes and translates complex HR materials and ideas into simplified language for clients and coworkers. • Provides client education and support for electronic HR resources such as Think HR.

• HR Credential such as SPHR will be obtained within the first year of employment. • Proficient in software applications commonly used in an office environment as well as ability to learn new applications. • 5+ years of HR experience

Full Benefits Package including healthcare, 401k, wellness, dental, vision, life and much more!

Apply on our career page: • HR Credential such as SPHR will be obtained within the first year of employment. • Proficient in software applications commonly used in an office environment as well as ability to learn new applications. • 5+ years of HR experience