HR Director Consultant (1099 Contractor) Local to Pittsburgh, PA

Exude, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Exude, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Director Consultant (1099) to provide interim HR leadership for a 3–5 month engagement in the Pittsburgh area.

You will guide HR operations, oversee recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leaves, and compliance while partnering with the CEO and finance to align workforce goals with organizational priorities. The role requires strong knowledge of Pennsylvania employment laws and school-specific requirements, including clearances and training; SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of an HR function, preferably in a K‑12 school or comparable environment.
• Experience assessing HR operations and improving policies, processes, systems, and staffing capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania employment laws and school-specific requirements, including clearances, certifications, and training.
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and supporting employee and labor relations, workplace investigations, and manager coaching.
• Experience overseeing recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leaves, and accommodations, with working knowledge of HRIS and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior HR advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Prepare HR reports for the CEO.
• Supervise and support existing HR staff.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Policy improvement

HR analytics

Communication

Project management

Interim/consulting

Education

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

HR Director Consultant (1099 Contractor) Local to Pittsburgh, PA# HR Director Consultant (1099 Contractor) Local to Pittsburgh, PAHot Job## HR Director Consultant (1099 Contractor)**About the Role:**Exude Human Capital seeks Human Resources consulting support to provide interim Director of Human Resources services for approximately 3–5 months. During the first four weeks, Exude Human Capital will transition into the interim HR Director role and maintain day-to-day HR operations while assessing client’s Human Resources functions, systems, processes, and capacity. The assessment will inform recommendations and priorities for the remainder of the engagement.**Key Responsibilities:**A. Leadership and Advising* Serve as the senior Human Resources advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team* Prepare Human Resources reports for the Chief Executive Officer* Supervise and support the existing Human Resources staffB. Employment* Manage the recruitment and hiring process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns using standard best practices and procedures* Conduct recruiting planning meetings and support the overall efforts* Oversee open searches, job postings, offers, background checks/clearances and certification tracking* Run new-hire onboarding and required paperworkC. Employee Relations* Advise supervisors on performance, discipline, terminations and other related matters* Receive and manage complaints; conduct or oversee workplace investigations* Handle accommodation and leave requests, e.g. FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation* Ensure compliance with the existing collective bargaining agreement and any that are finalized during the period of this contract and submit quarterly reports to the bargaining unit(s)D. Compensation/Benefits* Partner with the Finance Department in administering compensation and payroll* Oversee benefits administration and employee inquiries; serve as broker/vendor contactE. Compliance* Maintain compliance most immediately with the Pennsylvania School Code and related regulations as well as with federal, state and local employment law and required filings and postings, including serving as Title IX Coordinator* Track required certifications, clearances and trainings; maintain personnel files* Interpret and apply current policies and the employee handbookF. Cyclical Work* Lead any contract/renewal, benefits open enrollment and annual ACA submission process, year-end Human Resource tasks or other activities that fall during the term of the Interim Director of Human Resources services contract## Qualifications* 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of an HR function, preferably in a K–12 school, charter school, or comparable environment.* Experience assessing HR operations and improving policies, processes, systems, and staffing capacity.* Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania employment laws and school-specific requirements, including clearances, certifications, and required training.* Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and supporting employee and labor relations, workplace investigations, and manager coaching.* Experience overseeing recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leaves, and accommodations, with working knowledge of HRIS and payroll processes.* Ability to lead and support HR staff while managing hands-on operations, competing priorities, and confidential matters with sound judgment.* Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to quickly build credibility and relationships across all levels.* Interim HR leadership or consulting experience, Title IX Coordinator experience, and SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.