HR Director - Hourly Consultant

GROWTH OPERATORS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time

401k

MN Paid Family and Medical Leave

Job summary

Growth Operators is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to provide advisory and fractional services to clients in diverse industries. The role combines leadership of HR functions with strategic oversight and hands-on problem solving.

The position requires 10+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or partner role, and willingness to travel to Minneapolis–Saint Paul area for onsite engagements. Hours are hourly, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a manager or business partner role.
• Proven leadership ability with mentoring HR teams.
• Identify issues and research solutions through available resources.
• Strong analytical and big-picture thinking.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to spend substantial time in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area for onsite client work.
• Experience working with multiple clients across industries.

Responsibilities

• Assess client HR function and provide strategic recommendations to executives.
• Manage HR function and team for client engagements.
• Oversee day-to-day HR processes, leveraging client resources or Growth Operators staff.
• Identify and implement HR process improvements using technology.
• Assist with employee performance management, training, and coaching.
• Manage benefits benchmarking, program development and broker relations.
• Lead HRIS/ATS/LMS implementations and policy creation/review.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, or equivalent

Master's degree in human resources related field

PHR or SHRM-CP

SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Tools

HRIS

ATS

LMS

Job description

Description

Human Resources Director - Hourly Consultant

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Human Resources Director role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different Human Resources leaders and mentors?

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

We are seeking an experienced human resources professional with prior experience as a Human Resources Director who is passionate about using their skills to drive business results and deliver high quality service to our clients.

The Human Resources Director serves Growth Operators’ clients, typically under the direction of a Growth Operators Partner or Managing Director, in a leadership role, managing and overseeing the Human Resources function. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). You will be a key asset to our clients. Work performed by the Human Resources Director on client engagements may include the following:

• Assessment of the client's current HR function and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive team
• Provide our clients with management of the HR function and team
• Manage the processes and procedures for all HR day-to-day responsibilities, leveraging client resources and/or Growth Operators team members as appropriate
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, leveraging technology to gain efficiencies.
• Assist with employee performance management, training, and coaching
• Manage employee benefit benchmarking, program development and selection, and broker relations
• Manage the administration of employee benefit programs including benefit plan materials preparation and communication, answering employee questions, building out benefits tiers in HRIS and related platforms, annual and new hire enrollment, benchmarking, and some broker relations.
• Conduct HR system assessment, selection and implementation, to include HRIS, ATS, LMS, etc.
• Create or review and maintain HR policies and processes
• Communicate effectively with clients’ employees in person, virtually, and in writing
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure client compliance

Note: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive human resources related experience, including 3+ years in a manager or business partner role
• Proven leadership ability, responsible for managing and mentoring human resources team
• Ability to identify issues and find solutions through research and utilizing available resources
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to see the big picture
• Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities at once and meet deadlines
• Strong decision-making skills with ability to exercise good judgment
• Enjoy working with multiple clients in a variety of industries, often simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal teams
• Experience planning, executing and delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in human resources related field
• PHR or SHRM-CP
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies
• Background in mergers, acquisitions and integrations
• Prior engagements in consulting or contract work

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly consulting position. Hours vary based on client needs, with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Range: $63–$80 per hour, based on experience

Work Environment/Travel

• The work is performed on-site at client locations and remotely from home.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. Some out-of-town travel could be possible, depending on client engagement.

Benefits/Total Rewards

• Hourly consultants are eligible for PTO, Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, 401k, and MN Paid Family and Medical Leave. Hourly consultants who meet the minimum hours for eligibility have access to a competitive insurance benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

About GROWTH OPERATORS®:

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.
• Our vision is to be the premier Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Transaction Advisory, Strategy, and Technology services firm for growing companies.
• Our mission is to take good companies and transform them into great companies by deploying our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide Strategy, Finance, HR, Transaction Advisory, Technology, and AI Decision Intelligence transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us!

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about what it's like to work for Growth Operators, go to www.growthoperators.com/careers.