Remote Fractional HR Consultant for Growth‑Focused Clients

Gró HR Consulting; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k

Bonus plan (10% of base)

Job summary

Gró HR Consulting is a forward-thinking HR partner delivering fractional support to small and medium-sized businesses. The Human Resources Consultant role is fully remote with periodic onsite visits to Eastern Iowa, focusing on policy design, compliance, and client guidance.

You will lead HR projects, support payroll and benefits, and help clients improve performance and culture across multiple organizations in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in HR with experience supporting small and medium-sized organizations.
• Knowledge of HR policies and policy development, including implementation and communication.
• At least 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• At least 4 years managing benefits administration from implementation onward.
• Experience in Employee Relations, including coaching leaders and resolving conflicts.
• Working understanding of Labor and Employment Law and HR compliance for client jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain HR concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certification is an asset.
• Prior experience in HR consulting or fractional HR support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess client HR needs and design and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Advise on employee relations issues and performance, engagement, and culture.
• Interpret labor and employment laws and support compliance for clients.
• Help clients manage performance, engagement, and organizational culture.
• Prepare documentation and participate in virtual client meetings.
• Deliver practical HR solutions that align with each client’s business goals.
• Manage multiple clients concurrently, prioritize workload, and communicate clearly in a virtual environment.

Skills

HR Management

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Labor and Employment Law

Communication skills

Remote work

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) asset

Job description

Gró HR Consulting is a forward-thinking HR partner delivering fractional support to small and medium-sized businesses. The Human Resources Consultant role is fully remote with periodic onsite visits to Eastern Iowa, focusing on policy design, compliance, and client guidance.

You will lead HR projects, support payroll and benefits, and help clients improve performance and culture across multiple organizations in a remote setting.