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.