Fractional HR Manager / Director (Contract)

About the position

This position is part of livingHRs 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 To this Job

Company : livingHR

Salary : Contractor About the position

This position is part of livingHRs 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 d