Human Resources Director Consultant (Part-Time & Full-Time)

We're Hiring: HR Director Consultant (Full-Time & Part-Time)Client-Facing | Onsite | Cleveland, OHConnectedHR is growing, and we're seeking an experienced HR Director Consultant to join our award-winning team. This role is available as both full-time and part-time, W-2 employment, with a consistent, ongoing schedule supporting clients onsite during standard business hours.ConnectedHR provides fractional HR support to small to mid-size companies, partnering closely with leadership teams to deliver strategic and hands-on HR solutions.This is not a side gig or 1099 contract role. It is an opportunity for seasoned HR leaders who thrive in a client-facing environment, balancing strategy, execution, and advisory responsibilities across complex business challenges.Our consultants are:Highly experienced HR professionals.Strategic thinkers who can operate both strategically and tactically.Confident advisors to executives and business owners.Collaborative, accountable, and results-driven.What You'll DoAs an HR Director Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to clients across multiple industries. Responsibilities include:Provide strategic and tactical HR consulting aligned to business goals.Advise executives and leadership teams on complex HR matters.Act as a working consultant across strategy, project execution, and day-to-day HR operations.Lead HR projects, including systems implementation and process improvement.Guide organizational design, change management, and leadership development.Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and corrective action processes.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.Influence culture, engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.Support recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives, including workforce planning, job description development, interview strategy, and hiring process improvements.Collaborate cross-functionally within ConnectedHR and ConnectedTALENT.What We're Looking ForMinimum 10 years of progressive HR Business Partner or HR leadership experience.Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.HR certification (SPHR of SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience in project management and HR systems implementation and optimization.Strong working knowledge across all core HR functions.Executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills.Deep business acumen with the ability to align HR solutions to operational goals.Ability to travel locally to client sites throughout the Cleveland metro area.Professional, confident, and highly collaborative.Core Areas of ExpertiseStrategic business planningPolicy development and regulatory complianceLeadership development and succession planningTraining and developmentPerformance managementPayroll and HR systemsWorkers' compensationEmployee relations & workplace investigationsCompensation & benefits strategyTalent acquisition and onboarding strategy implementationEmployment laws and compliance (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)Perks of Consulting with ConnectedHRFlexible full-time or part-time schedules with consistent client engagement.High-impact, strategic work across diverse industries.Collaborative environment with experienced HR leaders.Opportunity to influence business outcomes and leadership teams.Strong support structure and shared expertise.BenefitsFull-Time EmployeesHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchingPaid time offPart-Time EmployeesPaid time off401(k) with company matchingScheduleMonday to FridayDay shiftCompensation: $85,000 - $110,000 annually (based on full-time equivalency)Compensation is prorated based on the number of days worked per week and experience.

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