Interim Director, People Systems & Operations — HR Consultant (1099 / Contract)

About the role

Bright Talent is seeking an experienced People Systems & Operations leader for an interim engagement with one of our clients — a growing organization looking to keep its HRIS and People Operations functions running smoothly during a temporary leave.

Responsibilities

• Strategy, roadmap, and governance of HR systems, guiding an existing HRIS manager who owns hands-on configuration
• Core People Operations: onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, and lifecycle transactions
• Data integrity, system security, and compliance across HR platforms
• HR dashboards, reporting, and analytics that support data-driven decisions
• Process optimization and automation to reduce manual work and support scale
• Cross-functional partnership with IT, Finance, Legal, and Total Rewards
• Coaching and supporting the People Systems & Operations team

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on HRIS and People Operations at a leadership level
• Proven ability to lead HR systems strategy and oversee technical staff — rather than perform configuration yourself
• Solid grounding in HR compliance, data governance, and employee lifecycle processes
• Familiarity with major HRIS platforms and HR reporting tools
• Business acumen that connects People Operations priorities to broader organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
• Prior consulting or interim/contract experience preferred, but not required

Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Technical proficiency with HRIS platforms
• Data analysis and reporting
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (varies by client and project scope)
• Hybrid schedule; location and remote flexibility depend on the specific engagement

Pay

• Competitive hourly rate (varies by client and project scope)

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule; location and remote flexibility depend on the specific engagement