Human Resource Consultant

CPHR Manitoba; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Curbridge Group is seeking a Human Resource Consultant to remotely support clients with HR foundations, compliance, employee relations and strategic HR initiatives. You will build trusted relationships, diagnose HR issues, and deliver practical solutions while documenting processes and playbooks for scalability.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, cross-client collaboration, and agile adaptation in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience (consulting or in-house).
• Holds a CPHR designation.
• Experience in a client-facing role a plus.
• Experience in consulting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals: employment standards, compliance, employee relations, talent management.
• Excellent communication skills with diplomacy.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Proactive, forward-thinking and solution oriented.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a small-business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR consulting engagements across building HR foundations, compliance, employee relations and HR strategy.
• Progress clients through HR projects within company systems to ensure timely delivery.
• Develop documentation like handbooks, policies, and communications to support clients.
• Review client policies for compliance with federal/provincial law and HR best practices.
• Guide clients through organizational change and provide trusted advice.
• Manage client files with accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness.
• Support Directors Desk clients with inquiries and HR troubleshooting.
• Help grow and improve the Directors Desk portal.

Skills

HR experience

CPHR designation

Client-facing

HR consulting

HR fundamentals

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Organization & multi-projects

Adaptability in startups

Job description

Human Resource Consultant

Location: Remote (with occasional in-person collaboration) Reports to: Lyndsay Seafoot- Founder & CEO, Curbridge Group Type: Full-time Application Deadline: November 10th, 2026

About Curbridge Group

Curbridge is a growing HR consulting company dedicated to helping businesses navigate HR, build foundations, and ease HR burden for clients. Curbridge is made up of 3 companies- Curbridge, Directors Desk, and Stand Out Staff. The HR Consultant role will be responsible to support clients in both Curbridge and Directors Desk HR service streams.

Role Overview

The HR Consultant will be responsible for managing and building a book of business made up of a variety of clients. The Consultant will be effective in executing HR projects, advising clients on complex HR issues, and building trusted relationships. This role requires a balance of technical HR expertise, consulting finesse, and entrepreneurial mindset.

The right candidate won\u2019t just react to problems- they\u2019ll see them before the client does, diagnose root causes, and deliver practical solutions. This role is for someone who can jump in and is energized by new challenges. They will also play a key role in documenting processes, creating playbooks, and shaping the foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Client Consulting & Support, Curbridge

• Lead HR consulting engagements across areas such as building HR foundations, compliance, employee relations, performance management, and HR strategy.
• Progress clients through HR consulting projects, within company systems, ensuring timely delivery and expert execution of deliverables.
• Develop critical documentation, such as employee handbooks, policy, or communication, to support clients and their employees.
• Review client policies and programs for compliance with federal/provincial law (e.g., employment standards, human rights) as well as compliance with best practices in HR .
• Guide clients through organizational change.
• Provide timely, professional, and trusted advice in sensitive situations.
• Manage client files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness

Client Consulting & Support, Directors Desk

• Answer inquiries and complex HR troubleshooting for a designated group of child care clients active on the Directors Desk program.
• Direct clients to portal resources and support Executive Directors in their learning and development in HR.
• Support the growth and quality of the Directors Desk portal.

Problem Diagnosis & Solution Design

• Anticipate client needs and identify potential HR challenges before they escalated.
• Diagnose complex HR issues, analyze root causes, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Present findings and strategies in a clear, client-friendly manner.
• Relationship Building
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients by being a knowledge partner.
• Represent Curbridge Group with professionalism, empathy, and credibility.
• Act as a reliable and expert-level partner to clients, ensuring clients feel supported at all times.

Qualifications

• Non-negotiable: Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience (consulting or in-house), with proven ability to handle complex HR issues independently and execute on programs.
• Holds a CPHR designation.
• Experience in a client-facing role (consulting, professional services, or advisory capacity) an asset.
• Experience in consulting, an asset.
• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals: employment standards, compliance, employee relations, and talent management.
• Excellent communication skills—able to build trust quickly and communicate with diplomacy.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and solution oriented.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a small-business, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Competencies for Success

• Trust & Credibility: Clients must feel confident in your expertise from the first conversation.
• Proactivity: Spots issues before they surface; takes initiative without needing hand-holding.
• Diagnostic Thinking: Skilled at breaking down complex situations into clear, actionable solutions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-changing, growing business environment.
• Detailed Executor: Dials in on details, enjoys working with detailed documents and situations