HR People Consultant (PT - Independent Contractor)

FlourishesConsulting • Columbus, OH

11h

About The Position

FlourishesConsulting is seeking a seasoned HR People Consultant for part-time, project-based independent contractor work. The consultant partners with client leaders to help ensure people practices serve both organizations and their employees. Engagements may cover fractional and interim HR, recruiting, project-based HR services, performance management, training, and organizational development and design. The consultant independently manages projects, quickly understands client situations, earns leaders’ trust, and provides practical recommendations suited to each client’s size, culture, and resources.

FlourishesConsulting is a growing, woman-owned boutique HR and organizational effectiveness firm based in Central Ohio. It provides HR guidance and people strategy to small and mid-sized businesses, family businesses, nonprofits, churches and faith-based ministries, educational institutions, government entities, and other mission-driven organizations. The organization describes its work as purpose-driven, varied across industries and HR disciplines, and flexible, with the support of a growing firm. FlourishesConsulting is an equal opportunity organization and prohibits discrimination and retaliation in hiring and contractor selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of HR experience in a corporate or consulting setting.
• Broad HR experience, including recruiting and retention, culture development, learning and development, benefits and compensation, and coaching employees and leaders.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal oversight.
• Ability to quickly understand new client situations, earn leaders’ trust, and provide practical advice suited to each client’s size, culture, and resources.

Nice To Haves

• Located in Central Ohio.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience with small businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and/or public sector clients.
• Consulting, fractional, or interim HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise client leadership on HR policies and procedures.
• Assess existing HR programs and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop, revise, and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Conduct HR audits to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
• Help clients align HR practices with state and federal employment laws.
• Gather and analyze data to inform recommendations and project reports.
• Prepare clear, client-ready reports and deliverables.
• Help clients plan and implement changes to workflows and processes.
• Design and deliver training on HR topics.
• Manage projects independently from start to finish.

Benefits

• Flexible independent consulting work with the support of a growing firm.
• Purpose-driven work with organizations whose missions consultants can believe in.
• Variety across industries, sectors, and HR disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior