Fractional CHRO (Contract)

livingHR; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

livingHR offers contract consultants for executive-level HR leadership on a project basis. This remote-first engagement focuses on guiding people strategy and organizational growth for CEOs and boards, with flexible, client-driven opportunities across multiple industries.

Engagements are project-based and non-guaranteed; consultants are matched to client needs based on experience, availability, and location, with occasional travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with client-facing consulting in professional services or agencies.
• Strong advisory and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• HR certifications or platform certifications preferred where applicable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require.

Responsibilities

• Deliver executive-level HR leadership to CEOs, Boards, and executive teams, guiding people strategy, organizational transformation, and scalable growth initiatives.
• Provide client engagements with a focus on delivery excellence, strategic alignment, and outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices.
• Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to deliver value.
• Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Align people strategies with broader business objectives.

Job description

This position is part of livingHR’s talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location.

Position Details

Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
Type: Contract / Fractional
Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)

Compensation: $100/hr

Who We Are

livingHR is the remote-first, professional services “work agency” created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

Position Overview

Provide executive-level HR leadership to CEOs, Boards, and executive teams, guiding people strategy, organizational transformation, and scalable growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modern, human-centric HR solutions that improve workplace experiences
• Support client engagements with a focus on delivery excellence, strategic alignment, and outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices
• Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to deliver value
• Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation
• Align people strategies with broader business objectives

People Strategy & Executive Advisory

• Advise CEOs and Boards on people strategy and organizational effectiveness
• Align talent, culture, and operating models with business objectives
• Guide leadership through transformation, growth, and change

Org Design & Workforce Planning

• Design organizational structures aligned to strategy
• Lead workforce planning and succession initiatives

Total Rewards & Governance

• Advise on executive compensation, incentives, and governance practices

Role Requirements

• Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
• Strong internal HR or functional expertise across relevant disciplines
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
• Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements
• HR certifications or platform certifications preferred where applicable
• Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require

What You Can Expect

livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.