[Remote] Part-Time HR & Talent Consultant (Contract) (Based in MN)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PeopleWise Consulting is an HR consulting firm serving growing small businesses. The HR & Talent Consultant assesses and improves client HR practices, advises leaders, supports recruiting and employee relations, and handles both strategic and administrative HR work.

Responsibilities

• Assess the overall health, effectiveness, and maturity of client HR functions, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with business owners and leaders to align people practices with business goals
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to growing organizations across a variety of industries
• Support clients ranging from 5-50 employees, many of whom have limited or no dedicated HR support
• Conduct HR audits and evaluate key areas including compliance, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, policies, and organizational structure
• Develop practical HR roadmaps and solutions tailored to each client's stage of growth
• Lead and support full-cycle recruiting efforts, including intake meetings, job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and hiring strategies
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters, performance concerns, corrective action, investigations, and leadership challenges
• Create and update employee handbooks, policies, job descriptions, and other HR documentation
• Support onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and other day-to-day HR activities
• Manage client projects and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
• Respond to client inquiries with practical, business-focused HR guidance
• Build strong relationships and become a valued extension of each client's team

Skills

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Previous experience in an HR Manager, HR Director, Senior HRBP, or similar leadership-level HR role
• Demonstrated recruiting experience, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring across a variety of positions
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Experience supporting small and mid-sized businesses
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• A consultative mindset with a strong bias toward practical solutions
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and supporting both strategic and administrative HR needs
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications are a plus

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Primarily remote
• Opportunity for long-term growth and potential conversion to a full-time role as the firm continues to expand

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