HR Director Consultant (1099 Contractor) Local to Pittsburgh, PA

About the Role:

Exude Human Capital seeks Human Resources consulting support to provide interim Director of Human Resources services for approximately 3–5 months. During the first four weeks, Exude Human Capital will transition into the interim HR Director role and maintain day-to-day HR operations while assessing client’s Human Resources functions, systems, processes, and capacity. The assessment will inform recommendations and priorities for the remainder of the engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Leadership and Advising

• Serve as the senior Human Resources advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team
• Prepare Human Resources reports for the Chief Executive Officer
• Supervise and support the existing Human Resources staff

B. Employment

• Manage the recruitment and hiring process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns using standard best practices and procedures
• Conduct recruiting planning meetings and support the overall efforts
• Oversee open searches, job postings, offers, background checks/clearances and certification tracking
• Run new-hire onboarding and required paperwork

C. Employee Relations

• Advise supervisors on performance, discipline, terminations and other related matters
• Receive and manage complaints; conduct or oversee workplace investigations
• Handle accommodation and leave requests, e.g. FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation
• Ensure compliance with the existing collective bargaining agreement and any that are finalized during the period of this contract and submit quarterly reports to the bargaining unit(s)

D. Compensation/Benefits

• Partner with the Finance Department in administering compensation and payroll
• Oversee benefits administration and employee inquiries; serve as broker/vendor contact

E. Compliance

• Maintain compliance most immediately with the Pennsylvania School Code and related regulations as well as with federal, state and local employment law and required filings and postings, including serving as Title IX Coordinator
• Track required certifications, clearances and trainings; maintain personnel files
• Interpret and apply current policies and the employee handbook

F. Cyclical Work

• ​Lead any contract/renewal, benefits open enrollment and annual ACA submission process, year-end Human Resource tasks or other activities that fall during the term of the Interim Director of Human Resources services contract