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

We’re Hiring: HR Director Consultant (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Client-Facing | Onsite | Cleveland, OH

ConnectedHR 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 Do

• As 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 For

• Minimum 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 Expertise

• Strategic business planning
• Policy development and regulatory compliance
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Training and development
• Performance management
• Payroll and HR systems
• Workers’ compensation
• Employee relations & workplace investigations
• Compensation & benefits strategy
• Talent acquisition and onboarding strategy implementation
• Employment laws and compliance (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)

Perks of Consulting with ConnectedHR

• Flexible 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.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off

Part-Time Employees

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Day shift

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

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