Fractional HR Director

Accountabilities:

You will provide independent HR leadership and practical guidance, balancing employee support, regulatory awareness, confidentiality, and organizational needs across a multi-state remote workforce.

• Advise leadership on HR best practices for managing a distributed workforce across multiple U.S. states.

• Consult directly with employees on personnel matters, including workplace accommodations, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, and other leave-related concerns.

• Research and interpret state-specific employment requirements as questions and situations arise.

• Help ensure HR practices align with applicable employment regulations and organizational policies.

• Identify sensitive, complex, or legally significant matters that require escalation to corporate counsel.

• Advise on the design, development, and implementation of employee education and training programs.

• Serve as a responsive point of contact for HR questions from employees and leadership, providing clear, practical guidance.

• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee information, workplace concerns, and company matters.

• Operate independently with minimal day-to-day supervision while maintaining proactive communication with relevant stakeholders.

• Support sound personnel decisions by applying consistent judgment, discretion, and knowledge of HR best practices.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate employment considerations across multiple jurisdictions while working in a flexible consulting capacity.

• 7–10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including Director-level or equivalent responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience supporting remote teams and multi-state workforces.

• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals, particularly the FMLA, workplace accommodations, and leave requirements.

• Ability to research state-specific employment regulations and determine when additional legal guidance is necessary.

• Strong judgment in identifying situations that require escalation to corporate or external legal counsel.

• High degree of discretion, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters professionally.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and provide reliable HR support with limited oversight.

• General availability during U.S. Eastern or Central business hours.

• Ability to commit to a flexible, fractional engagement of up to 10 hours per month.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in fractional, consulting, or outsourced HR leadership roles.

• Experience developing, implementing, or advising on employee education and training programs.

• Familiarity supporting distributed teams across organizations of varying sizes.

• Comfort working autonomously while maintaining clear, timely, and proactive communication with leadership and employees.

Benefits:

• Flexible, part-time engagement of up to 10 hours per month.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to provide strategic HR guidance and make a meaningful impact across a multi-state workforce.

• Autonomy to manage HR responsibilities independently within a fractional consulting structure.

• Opportunity to advise leadership on employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.

• Compensation and additional benefits were not specified in the job description.