Part-Time HR Consultant

Greene Resources; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Greene Resources is seeking a Part-Time HR Consultant to join a growing and dynamic team in Richmond, VA. This role offers hybrid work, 25 hours per week, and a pay rate of $45 to $55 per hour.

You will serve as the primary HR consultant for multiple clients, developing comprehensive HR priority plans, handling compliance, employee relations, and training, while ensuring regulatory alignment and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR or related field.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience.
• PHR/SHRM-CP or obtained within one year.
• Expertise across the HR lifecycle and compliance.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR consultant to multiple clients and projects.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR priority plans.
• Advise on wage/hour compliance, leaves (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA) and workers’ compensation.
• Interpret and apply state/federal regulations (COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA).
• Conduct HR audits and prepare reports and client presentations.
• Identify workforce trends; advise on policy, procedures, and talent management.
• Participate in leadership meetings to align HR with business objectives.
• Mentor junior staff and HR support teammates.
• May be asked to work onsite.

Skills

HR strategy

Project management

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Multitasking

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

PHR/SHRM-CP certification (or within 1 year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS & payroll systems

Job description

Position: Part-Time HR Consultant

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Pay: $45 to $55/hour

Type: Part-time; Direct Hire

Schedule: 25 hours a week

Greene Resources is seeking a Part-Time HR Consultant to join a growing and dynamic team!

Job Description

Client Management & Strategic HR Advisory

• Serve as primary HR consultant and trusted thought partner to multiple retainer and project-based clients.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR priority plans aligned with client organizational goals.
• Provide consultation and guidance on: Wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA), workers’ compensation, employee relations and investigations, performance management, benefits and payroll compliance.
• Interpret and apply state and federal regulations, including COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, and related employment laws.
• Conduct HR audits and compliance assessments; prepare formal reports and client presentations.
• Identify workforce trends and advise on policy, procedure, and talent management improvements.
• Participate in leadership meetings to integrate HR strategy with business objectives.
• Act as liaison between clients, employees, management, and vendors to ensure seamless HR service delivery.
• Keep internal and external leadership advised of potential risks and recommend actionable solutions.
• May be asked to work onsite.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

• Interpret client contracts and manage billable work, ensuring accurate time tracking and reporting.
• Identify supplemental services and opportunities for expanded client engagement.
• Manage multiple email boxes and communication streams efficiently and professionally.
• Prepare correspondence, policies, reports, training materials, and formal documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Translate benefit plan designs and compliance requirements into clear guidance for employees and leadership.
• Conduct employee and management training sessions, webinars, and workshops.
• Develop and deliver customized HR training content for clients.

Business Development & Company Contribution

• Actively listen to evolving client business challenges and identify opportunities for HR and operational solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to upsell and cross-sell company services aligned with client needs.
• Refer potential new business opportunities to support company growth.
• Participate in company-wide meetings, working groups, and HRC practice initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior staff or HR support employees as needed.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, professional publications, certifications, and industry networks.
• Participate in professional societies and HR-related continuing education.
• Travel locally and occasionally overnight as required.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Five (5) plus years of progressive HR experience.
• PHR/SHRM-CP (or obtained within one year).
• Expertise across the HR lifecycle and compliance.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Technical Skills

• Advanced working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word (minimum 35 WPM), Excel (formulas, data analysis), PowerPoint (training materials), Outlook (email & calendaring), and ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.

Core Competencies

• Uses planning and evaluation skills to develop effective HR strategies.
• Makes sound, data-informed decisions.
• Projects future workforce implications based on trends and historic data.
• Communication & Relationship Management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Communicates effectively and sensitively in diverse workforce populations.
• Builds strong relationships with executives, managers, employees, and vendors.

Organizational Agility

• Manages multiple projects and deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Adapts quickly to change and navigates ambiguity effectively.

Client Service Orientation

• Demonstrates a strong customer service mindset.
• Outcomes-driven and committed to client satisfaction.
• Positions HR as a strategic business partner.

Greene Resources is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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