Interim HR Director Consultant - Pittsburgh

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

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