Fractional HR Director

Jobgether; United States; À distance; USD 11 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Flexible, part-time engagement

Strategic HR guidance and impact

Autonomy in fractional structure

Clear communication with leadership

Résumé du poste

Jobgether seeks an experienced HR leader to provide independent guidance for a multi-state remote workforce. You will advise leadership on HR best practices, consult with employees on leave and accommodations, and research state-specific employment requirements while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in HR, strong employee relations, and the ability to navigate across jurisdictions in a flexible consulting role. Availability during U.S.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive human resources experience at director level or equivalent.
• Experience supporting remote/multi-state workforces.
• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals (FMLA, accommodations, leave requirements).
• Ability to research state regulations and seek legal guidance when needed.
• Strong judgment to escalate to counsel when appropriate.
• Discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, handling sensitive matters professionally.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Available during U.S. Eastern or Central business hours.
• Flexible fractional engagement up to 10 hours per month.

Responsabilités

• Provide HR leadership and practical guidance for a multi-state remote workforce.
• Advise leadership on HR best practices for distributed staff.
• Consult with employees on personnel matters including leave requests.
• Research and interpret state-specific employment requirements.
• Ensure HR practices align with regulations and policies.
• Escalate sensitive matters to corporate counsel when needed.
• Design and implement employee education and training programs.
• Serve as a responsive HR contact for questions from employees and leadership.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information.
• Operate independently with proactive communication to stakeholders.
• Support sound personnel decisions with discretion and HR best practices.

Connaissances

HR leadership

employee relations

remote teams experience

employment law basics (FMLA)

research state regulations

confidentiality & discretion

clear communication

independence & time management

Description du poste

Accountabilities:

You will provide independent HR leadership and practical guidance, balancing employee support, regulatory awareness, confidentiality, and organizational needs across a multi-state remote workforce.

• Advise leadership on HR best practices for managing a distributed workforce across multiple U.S. states.
• Consult directly with employees on personnel matters, including workplace accommodations, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, and other leave-related concerns.
• Research and interpret state-specific employment requirements as questions and situations arise.
• Help ensure HR practices align with applicable employment regulations and organizational policies.
• Identify sensitive, complex, or legally significant matters that require escalation to corporate counsel.
• Advise on the design, development, and implementation of employee education and training programs.
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for HR questions from employees and leadership, providing clear, practical guidance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee information, workplace concerns, and company matters.
• Operate independently with minimal day-to-day supervision while maintaining proactive communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Support sound personnel decisions by applying consistent judgment, discretion, and knowledge of HR best practices.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate employment considerations across multiple jurisdictions while working in a flexible consulting capacity.

• 7–10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including Director-level or equivalent responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting remote teams and multi-state workforces.
• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals, particularly the FMLA, workplace accommodations, and leave requirements.
• Ability to research state-specific employment regulations and determine when additional legal guidance is necessary.
• Strong judgment in identifying situations that require escalation to corporate or external legal counsel.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and provide reliable HR support with limited oversight.
• General availability during U.S. Eastern or Central business hours.
• Ability to commit to a flexible, fractional engagement of up to 10 hours per month.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in fractional, consulting, or outsourced HR leadership roles.
• Experience developing, implementing, or advising on employee education and training programs.
• Familiarity supporting distributed teams across organizations of varying sizes.
• Comfort working autonomously while maintaining clear, timely, and proactive communication with leadership and employees.

Benefits:

• Flexible, part-time engagement of up to 10 hours per month.
• Remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to provide strategic HR guidance and make a meaningful impact across a multi-state workforce.
• Autonomy to manage HR responsibilities independently within a fractional consulting structure.
• Opportunity to advise leadership on employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.
• Compensation and additional benefits were not specified in the job description.