Human Resources Director Consultant (Part-Time & Full-Time)

ConnectedHR; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHR is seeking an experienced HR Director Consultant to join our award-winning team in the Cleveland area. You will serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, balancing strategy with hands-on HR operations and project execution.

Responsibilities include HR systems implementations, organizational design, change management, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Travel locally to client sites is required; a strong partnership mindset and executive presence are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading HR projects and systems implementations.
• Strong business acumen and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical HR consulting aligned with client goals.
• Advise executives on complex HR matters and organizational design.
• Balance strategy, project execution, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Lead HR projects including systems implementations and process improvements.
• Guide change management, leadership development, and culture initiatives.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and ensure compliance.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for clients.
• Collaborate with ConnectedHR/ConnectedTALENT teams to share best practices.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic advisory

Change management

Executive communication

Employee relations

Talent management

Recruitment strategy

HR policy development

Compliance knowledge

HRIS/HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Job description

$85,000 - $110,000 annually (based on full-time equivalency)

Compensation is prorated based on the number of days worked per week.

Join an Award-Winning, Growing HR Consulting Firm

ConnectedHR is proud to be recognized nationally and locally for both our growth and our workplace culture:

• 2026 Inc. 5000: Named to Inc. Magazine's 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
• 2026 Inc. Best Workplaces: Recognized as an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace and honored by the Greater Cleveland Partnership alongside five other outstanding Cleveland organizations.
• 2026 Crain's Best Places to Work: The annual recognition honors Ohio employers that demonstrate a meaningful commitment to workplace culture, employee engagement, and the overall employee experience.

Learn more about ConnectedHR's industry recognition: https://connected-hr.com/industry-recognition/

ConnectedHR provides fractional HR support to small and mid-sized organizations, partnering closely with leadership teams to deliver strategic, practical, and hands-on HR solutions. We're growing and looking for an experienced HR Director Consultant to join our award-winning team.

This is a W-2 employee position with a consistent, ongoing schedule supporting clients onsite during standard business hours throughout the Cleveland area.

This is not a side gig or 1099 contract opportunity. It's an opportunity for experienced HR professionals who thrive in a client-facing environment, balancing strategy, execution, and advisory responsibilities while making a meaningful impact and maintaining work-life balance.

Our Consultants Are

• Experienced HR leaders with broad business knowledge
• Strategic thinkers who can operate both strategically and tactically
• Trusted advisors to executives and business owners
• Collaborative, accountable, and results-driven professionals

What You'll Do

As an HR Director Consultant, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to clients across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities include :

• Provide strategic and tactical HR consulting aligned with business goals.
• Advise executives and leadership teams on complex HR matters.
• Serve as a hands-on consultant balancing strategy, project execution, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Lead HR projects, including HR systems implementation and process improvements.
• Guide organizational design, change management, and leadership development initiatives.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and support corrective action processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Influence culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives, including workforce planning, job descriptions, interview strategy, and hiring process improvements.
• Collaborate with the ConnectedHR and ConnectedTALENT teams to share knowledge and best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR Business Partner or HR leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR projects, systems implementation, and process improvements.
• Strong working knowledge across all core HR disciplines.
• Executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategy with organizational objectives.
• Ability to travel locally to client sites throughout the Cleveland metropolitan area.
• Professional, confident, and highly collaborative.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Strategic business and workforce planning
• HRIS/HCM system implementation and optimization
• Policy development and employment law compliance
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Training and organizational development
• Performance management
• Employee relations and workplace investigations
• Workers' compensation
• Compensation and benefits strategy
• Talent acquisition and onboarding strategy
• Employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, and related compliance

Why Join ConnectedHR?

• Join an award-winning and growing HR consulting firm recognized by Inc. Magazine and Crain's
• Consistent schedule with ongoing client engagements
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of organizations and industries
• High-impact consulting work that influences business and leadership decisions
• Collaborative team of experienced HR consultants
• Strong support, mentorship, and shared expertise
• Flexibility with the stability of W-2 employment

If you're an experienced HR leader who enjoys partnering with organizations, solving complex business challenges, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.