Human Resources Director Consultant - Part-Time

ConnectedHR · Cleveland, Ohio

FULL TIME$85,000 – $85,000 / yr

Job Description

HR Director Consultant

Part-Time

Client-Facing | Onsite | Cleveland, OH

$85,000 - $110,000 annually (based on full-time equivalency)

Compensation is prorated based on the number of days worked per week.

Join an Award-Winning, Growing HR Consulting Firm

ConnectedHR is proud to be recognized nationally and locally for both our growth and our workplace culture

2026 Inc. 5000:

Named to Inc. Magazine's 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

2026 Inc. Best Workplaces:

Recognized as an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace and honored by the Greater Cleveland Partnership alongside five other outstanding Cleveland organizations.

2026 Crain's Best Places to Work:

The annual recognition honors Ohio employers that demonstrate a meaningful commitment to workplace culture, employee engagement, and the overall employee experience.

Learn more about ConnectedHR's industry recognition:

https://connected-hr.com/industry-recognition/

ConnectedHR provides fractional HR support to small and mid-sized organizations, partnering closely with leadership teams to deliver strategic, practical, and hands-on HR solutions. We're growing and looking for an experienced HR Director Consultant to join our award-winning team.

This is a W-2 employee position with a consistent, ongoing schedule supporting clients onsite during standard business hours throughout the Cleveland area.

This is not a side gig or 1099 contract opportunity. It's an opportunity for experienced HR professionals who thrive in a client-facing environment, balancing strategy, execution, and advisory responsibilities while making a meaningful impact and maintaining work-life balance.

Our Consultants Are

Experienced HR leaders with broad business knowledge

Strategic thinkers who can operate both strategically and tactically

Trusted advisors to executives and business owners

Collaborative, accountable, and results-driven professionals

What You'll Do

As an HR Director Consultant, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to clients across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities include

Provide strategic and tactical HR consulting aligned with business goals.

Advise executives and leadership teams on complex HR matters.

Serve as a hands-on consultant balancing strategy, project execution, and day-to-day HR operations.

Lead HR projects, including HR systems implementation and process improvements.

Guide organizational design, change management, and leadership development initiatives.

Conduct employee relations investigations and support corrective action processes.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Influence culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Support recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives, including workforce planning, job descriptions, interview strategy, and hiring process improvements.

Collaborate with the ConnectedHR and ConnectedTALENT teams to share knowledge and best practices.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR Business Partner or HR leadership experience.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience leading HR projects, systems implementation, and process improvements.

Strong working knowledge across all core HR disciplines.

Executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategy with organizational objectives.

Ability to travel locally to client sites throughout the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Professional, confident, and highly collaborative.

Core Areas of Expertise

Strategic business and workforce planning

HRIS/HCM system implementation and optimization

Policy development and employment law compliance

Leadership development and succession planning

Training and organizational development

Performance management

Employee relations and workplace investigations

Workers' compensation

Compensation and benefits strategy

Talent acquisition and onboarding strategy

Employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, and related compliance

Why Join ConnectedHR?

Join an award-winning and growing HR consulting firm recognized by Inc. Magazine and Crain's

Consistent schedule with ongoing client engagements

Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of organizations and industries

High-impact consulting work that influences business and leadership decisions

Collaborative team of experienced HR consultants

Strong support, mentorship, and shared expertise

Flexibility with the stability of W-2 employment

If you're an experienced HR leader who enjoys partnering with organizations, solving complex business challenges, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Part-Time Employees

Paid time off
401(k) with company matching

Full-Time Employees
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Paid time off

Company	ConnectedHR
Location	Cleveland, Ohio
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$85,000 – $85,000 / yr

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