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

Description We're Hiring: HR Director Consultant (Part-Time & Full-Time) Client-Facing | Onsite | Cleveland, OH Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 annually (based on full-time equivalency) Compensation is prorated based on the number of days worked per week.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching Paid time off Part-Time Employees Paid time off 401(k) with company matching ConnectedHR has been named to Inc. Magazine's 2026 Best Workplaces list! 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 part-time 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.

Requirements

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 (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, and related compliance) Why Join ConnectedHR?

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.