HR Consultant

Altius Search Group; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Cellphone reimbursement

Internet reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Altius Search Group is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to advise multiple client organizations while delivering practical HR solutions. The role blends strategic guidance with hands-on execution and requires collaborating with owners, executives, and HR leaders.

You will work across industries, manage diverse client relationships, and mentor other team members in a hybrid Portland-area setting. This position emphasizes independent, proactive problem-solving and strong HR expertise.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR experience across multiple states.
• Experience advising owners and executives in HR matters.
• Knowledge of the employee lifecycle including compliance.
• Ability to advise business leaders while handling tactical HR work.
• Strong written communication and relationship management skills.
• HR certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with business owners and HR leaders to assess HR operations and set project plans.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, leaves, terminations, and investigations.
• Develop and implement employee handbooks, policies, onboarding, compensation frameworks, and compliance practices.
• Guide on multistate employment requirements and complex HR matters.
• Coach managers and organizational leaders through sensitive employee situations.
• Balance strategic consulting with day-to-day HR administration and implementation.
• Coordinate with recruiting, training, and background-screening teams for client support.
• Manage multiple client relationships, projects, and billable-hour expectations.
• Participate in professional networking events and share knowledge with the consulting team.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy development

Leadership coaching

Multistate HR support

Communication skills

Research employment practices

Independent work

Education

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Job description

HR Consultant | Portland, Oregon (Hybrid)

Altius Search Group is recruiting an experienced HR Consultant for an established human resources consulting firm in Portland, Oregon.

This position is designed for an accomplished HR professional who enjoys combining strategic guidance with hands‑on execution. The HR Consultant will advise multiple clients, develop practical HR solutions, and serve as a trusted partner to business owners, executives, and HR leaders.

The role offers the opportunity to broaden your impact across different organizations and industries while working within a collaborative, supportive consulting environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Meet with business owners and HR leaders to evaluate their HR operations, identify priorities, and establish project plans.

• Advise clients on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, workplace investigations, protected leaves, and terminations.

• Develop and implement employee handbooks, workplace policies, onboarding programs, compensation frameworks, and compliance practices.

• Guide on complex HR matters, including employment requirements affecting multistate workforces.

• Coach managers and organizational leaders through sensitive employee situations and business challenges.

• Balance strategic consulting assignments with day-to-day HR administration and implementation.

• Coordinate with recruiting, training, and background-screening professionals to provide comprehensive client support.

• Manage multiple client relationships, projects, deadlines, administrative records, and billable-hour expectations.

• Participate in professional networking events and workshops.

• Share knowledge and mentor other members of the consulting team.

Preferred Background

• Several years of hands‑on human resources experience.

• Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, HR Director, Senior HR Generalist, or HR Consultant.

• Broad knowledge of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, leaves, terminations, policy development, and compliance.

• Experience supporting employees in multiple states.

• Ability to advise business owners and senior leaders while remaining closely involved in tactical HR work.

• Strong knowledge of employment practices and the ability to research and interpret applicable requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of client deliverables.

• Strong written communication, consulting, problem‑solving, and relationship‑management skills.

• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred but not required.

• Experience supporting multiple organizations, business units, or industries is beneficial.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate will generally work approximately two to three days per week from the Portland-area office or at client locations, with the balance of the schedule completed from a home office.

Because this is a consulting position, the individual must be comfortable shifting between clients, industries, priorities, and different types of HR assignments. This is an active, hands‑on role and is not intended for someone seeking to move away from day-to-day HR responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $90,000–$120,000, based on experience and qualifications.

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums.

• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

• Profit‑sharing bonus opportunity.

• Cellphone and internet reimbursement.

• Professional development reimbursement.

• Additional employee benefits and resources.