HR Generalist Consultant (Full-Time & Part-Time)

We’re Hiring: HR Generalist Consultant (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Client-Facing | Onsite | Cleveland, OH

Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000 annually (full-time equivalent)

ConnectedHR is growing, and we’re seeking an experienced HR Generalist Consultant to join our award-winning team. This role is available as both full-time and part-time, W-2 employment, with a consistent, ongoing schedule supporting clients onsite during standard business hours.

ConnectedHR provides fractional HR support to small to mid-size companies, partnering closely with leadership teams to deliver strategic and hands-on HR solutions.

This is not a side gig or 1099 contract role. It is an opportunity for well-rounded HR professionals who enjoy being hands-on across all functional areas while partnering closely with clients to support both day-to-day operations and long-term success.

Our consultants are:

• Highly experienced HR professionals.
• Hands-on and solutions-oriented across all HR functions.
• Trusted partners to managers and leadership teams.
• Collaborative, accountable, and results-driven.

What You’ll Do

As an HR Generalist Consultant, you will support clients across a variety of industries with both tactical and strategic HR needs. Responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day HR support across all functional areas.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, coaching, and performance management.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems and employee data.
• Assist in policy development, updates, and implementation.
• Support compensation, benefits administration, and HR reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and HR best practices.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives, including workforce planning, job description development, interview strategy, and hiring process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within ConnectedHR and ConnectedTALENT.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge across core HR functions.
• Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition efforts.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across clients.
• Ability to travel locally to client sites throughout the Cleveland metro area.
• Professional, dependable, and highly collaborative.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Part-Time Employees

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Day Shift

Compensation

$70,000 – $85,000 annually (full-time equivalent)

Compensation is prorated based on the number of days worked per week and experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge across core HR functions.
• Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition efforts.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across clients.
• Ability to travel locally to client sites throughout the Cleveland metro area.
• Professional, dependable, and highly collaborative.

Core Areas of Experience

• Workforce planning
• Policy development and regulatory compliance
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Training and development
• Performance management
• Payroll and HR systems (HRIS/HCM/ATS)
• Workers’ compensation
• Employee relations and workplace investigations
• Compensation and benefits strategy
• Talent acquisition and onboarding strategy implementation
• Employment laws and compliance (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)