Fractional HR Manager / Director (Contract)

About the position This position is part of livingHR’s talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location. Position Details Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX) Type: Contract / Fractional Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS) Who We Are livingHR is the remote-first, professional services “work agency” created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities. Position Overview Deliver hands-on, strategic HR leadership across people operations, compliance, and workforce initiatives while partnering closely with business leaders. Universal Responsibilities (Applies to All Contract Consultants) Deliver modern, human-centric HR solutions that improve workplace experiences Support client engagements with a focus on delivery excellence, strategic alignment, and outcomes Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to deliver value Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation Align people strategies with broader business objectives Specialty Focus Areas People Operations & Core HR Lead day-to-day HR operations and compliance Implement policies, processes, and manager practices Workforce Planning & Performance Support workforce planning, performance management, and development initiatives HR Technology & Process Optimization Optimize HR systems and workflows to improve efficiency and experience Role Requirements Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies Strong internal HR or functional expertise across relevant disciplines Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements HR certifications or platform certifications preferred where applicable Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require What You Can Expect livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community. Responsibilities • Deliver modern, human-centric HR solutions that improve workplace experiences • Support client engagements with a focus on delivery excellence, strategic alignment, and outcomes • Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle • Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices • Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to deliver value • Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation • Align people strategies with broader business objectives • Lead day-to-day HR operations and compliance • Implement policies, processes, and manager practices • Support workforce planning, performance management, and development initiatives • Optimize HR systems and workflows to improve efficiency and experience Requirements • Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies • Strong internal HR or functional expertise across relevant disciplines • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills • Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements • Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require Nice-to-haves • HR certifications or platform certifications preferred where applicable Apply tot his job