HR Consultant

HR Consultant Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant to partner with organizations in strengthening and modernizing their people operations. This role focuses on assessing current HR practices, identifying gaps, and implementing compliant, efficient, and scalable solutions that support business goals.

The ideal candidate is confident, discreet, and solutions-oriented—someone who can step into complex environments, bring structure and clarity, and leave organizations stronger than they found them.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of HR policies, procedures, and systems to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Design and implement streamlined HR processes across areas such as compliance, payroll coordination, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance management
• Ensure HR practices align with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices
• Partner with leadership to resolve employee relations issues professionally and proactively
• Develop and update employee handbooks, job descriptions, and internal documentation
• Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, growth, or post-acquisition integration
• Implement or optimize HRIS and payroll workflows in collaboration with internal teams and vendors
• Train managers and leadership on HR best practices, compliance, and effective people management
• Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, consulting preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR operations
• Experience entering organizations with limited or inconsistent HR infrastructure
• Proven ability to influence leadership and drive change diplomatically
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred

• Clear, documented, and compliant HR processes
• Reduced organizational risk and improved employee experience
• Leadership teams confident in HR decision-making
• Sustainable systems and practices that support long‑term growth

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to…