Fractional HR Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Consultant to support a non-profit organization in Bloomington, Minnesota through a Contract assignment.

About the role

This role will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR administration, and compliance while helping create a positive and well-structured employee experience. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, practical HR leadership experience, and the ability to guide people programs that align with organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily human resources operations, ensuring consistent support across employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, and core HR processes.
• Advise leadership and staff on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employee matters with a focus on fair and compliant resolution.
• Oversee compensation and benefits activities, including program administration, employee communication, and coordination with relevant vendors or internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen HR policies, procedures, and documentation, including updates to the employee handbook and related guidance materials.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Direct onboarding activities that help new hires transition smoothly into the organization and understand key policies and expectations.
• Monitor personnel records and HR administrative workflows to promote accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing.
• Partner with leadership to assess HR needs, recommend process improvements, and support organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of human resources experience, including leadership responsibility in employee relations and HR operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of benefits administration, compensation practices, and human resources compliance requirements.
• Experience managing onboarding programs, HR documentation, and employee policy communication.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and update employee handbook content and related HR policies.
• Strong understanding of employment practices, confidentiality standards, and risk-aware HR decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Prior experience in a non-profit environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.