Helios HR Reviews
Updated May 7, 2023
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- "life balance, open door policy, strong benefits package, challenging yet rewarding work, collaborative environment, woman owned, personable & accessible CEO, company paid training are a few pros from a list of many." (in 3 reviews)
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great organization for HR professionals
Mar 1, 2023 - Sr Management Consultant in Washington, DCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great leadership team that is focused on partnering consultants with the right clients. Proactive approach to coaching and development. Solid experience for a HR professional to be able to hone their skills and feel empowered to succeed.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with us at Helios. We're happy to hear what has been most impactful to you, and we look forward to continuing to help you succeed!
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Goal-oriented leadership, great work-life balance, open door policy, strong benefits package, challenging yet rewarding work, collaborative environment, woman owned, personable & accessible CEO, company paid training are a few pros from a list of many. Helios advocates for their employees, this culture really promotes a healthy culture. The following quote summarizes the daily feeling I have being an Helios team member: "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life"
Cons
The really aren't any cons that I have experienced; there is one things that happens rarely and just simply a frustration, which isn't reflection of Helios; there are times when some clients can be a challenge.
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
Thank you for your review; hearing your feedback is always valuable. We love that you have that feeling about your job daily and try our hardest to ensure a culture, team, and client base that supports that!
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
I've been around the block- various industries, various company sizes, and Helios HR is the first company in my career that doesn't have me questioning my decision on why I joined the company. I am beyond blessed to have this opportunity to work with such intelligent, kind, and hardworking HR professionals.
Cons
I truly can't think of any.
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
We are thrilled to hear your feedback and are thankful you feel that way! Grateful to have you on the team. Thanks for sharing your review!
- Current Employee★★★★★
Encouraging Leadership - You get out what you put in
Nov 8, 2022 - Talent Management ConsultantRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Excellent leadership. I've worked with various managers and leads while at HeliosHR and all of them have been fantastic. Everyone is a professional and extremely competent at what they do. There is encouragement to develop yourself both professionally and personally. Helios gives back a good deal to it's employees through events and more.
Cons
Helios works with a variety of clients, some more challenging than others. As a consultancy that is to be expected and no fault of Helios. Hence why challenging clients seeks their help.
Continue readingHelios HR Response
Communications Manager
Thank you. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're happy to hear about your experience with the Helios leadership team. You are right, consulting can be challenging at times, and we hope you continue to feel supported through your engagements. You can always talk to any one of us about how best to navigate any situations you may be struggling with or any new ideas you have for the business. We appreciate you!
- Former Employee★★★★★
Too High Pressure, Not Enough Guidance
Sep 28, 2022 - RecruiterRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
coworkers are pleasant, talented, and resourceful
Cons
management struggles to keep up with growth, client expectations are not reasonably managed.
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
We are sorry to hear you felt like the client's expectations were not reasonable and that you didn't have enough guidance. We never want our team members to feel like they aren't supported. We have invested in intentional infrastructure, processes, and leadership roles to support our team and will keep this as a continued focus in our business. If there is any additional feedback or advice you could provide, we would certainly welcome it, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Potential is there, but execution is lacking
Aug 4, 2022 - Recruiting ConsultantRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Interesting clients and roles in recruiting for
Cons
lack of management and guidance
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
Thank you for your review. We always want to ensure our team is successful by providing guidance, management, and access to our leadership team. We have grown rapidly this year and, as a result, recently added new management positions and additional touchpoints. We would appreciate learning more about your perspective if you have specific examples or feedback that you'd be willing to share.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great Place to Work
Apr 4, 2022 - Recruitment Consultant in Herndon, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Feel supported and valued by leadership. Flexible PTO
Cons
Everyone is busy partnering with clients that it can be hard to build internal relationships unless you are on the same project.
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
Thank you for your 5-star review! It makes us very happy to hear you feel supported and valued by leadership, as that's so important to us. We know it can be hard to build relationships in a remote capacity across a growing team, and we hope you will join in on the different opportunities we have available for you to socialize and build relationships. Reach out to us directly so that we can help facilitate those connections for you!
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
I loved working with everyone there. I was really able to grow my knowledge and expertise under the tutelage of experienced HR practitioners.
Cons
Salaries were not as competitive to big consulting firms.
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
We appreciate your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you loved working with everyone at Helios HR. Wishing you all the best in your future!
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great people with no serial fillers or additives.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Helios HR Response
Communications Manager
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you are having a great experience with our team.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
A Caring Employer with Great Integrity
Jan 1, 2021 - Consultant in Reston, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Helios has an accessible, transparent and caring leadership team who are not only committed to the success of the company, but it's clients, the community, and each individual team member as well. And it's not all talk. Even during your toughest moments, the Helios team has your back and gives you the support needed to tackle problems, both professional and personal. While in your best moments, they are happy to celebrate along with you.
Cons
Being an HR Consultant can be a rough gig with an erratic schedule... but that's just the nature of the work. I've got nothing negative to say about working for Helios in particular.
Continue readingHelios HR Response
Marketing Manager
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are grateful you appreciate our culture and feel supported by our leadership team. We promise to continue to listen to the great feedback our team shares!
Helios HR Reviews FAQs
Helios HR has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 46 reviews left anonymously by employees. 85% of employees would recommend working at Helios HR to a friend and 84% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
85% of Helios HR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Helios HR 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Helios HR to be benefits, career development, senior leadership and the cons to be work life balance, compensation.
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