HR Consultant (Part-time)

Our clients are supported through the entire HR experience by our carefully chosen team. Our approach is to find the best and brightest HR professionals and provide them with the resources to perform successfully. We develop an intimate understanding of the business objectives of our clients, and by doing this, we consistently deliver high-quality, service-enhancing results for our clients.

Our consultants work in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with a number of different clients. As a consultant:

  • You provide the right mix of HR strategy management and core HR operations to our clients. 
  • You provide the critical, day-to-day link between HR plans, programs, activities and managers and staff.
  • You are on-site with your clients at least once each week and support clients throughout the week from your home office.
  • A flexible approach and strong business acumen allow you to understand and work with a variety of clients with different needs and priorities. 
  • You design and implement all HR programs and ensure compliance.
  • You are at the heart of client engagements, and you build rapport with executives, managers and staff to effectively lead the client’s HR function.

Why Work for TPO?

  • We recognize the importance of flexibility and understand that not everyone wants or needs a full-time commitment. Working part-time for TPO, you won’t have to compromise on the quality or substance of the work that you do. Your work will be challenging and critical to the success of the different businesses that you support.
  • We offer a unique opportunity for senior level HR professionals to perform HR consulting without the distraction involved with running an independent business.
  • Our collegial environment provides the sense of belonging to a team and provides ongoing professional development.
  • Working independently, you will have flexibility to arrange work schedules that meet both client and your personal lifestyle needs.

Skills and Abilities

  • Analytical and strategic –  Adept at identifying and framing problems, setting priorities, and making critical assessments.
  • Change management expertise – Proven ability to bring about change and manage processes.  
  • Diplomatic and persuasive – Willing to listen and articulate a clear vision.  Excellent model of tact and discretion.
  • Intellectually curious – Eager to understand the unique culture that exists in the organizations you serve.  Aware of best practices of other organizations and external market conditions.
  • Service oriented, accountable and creative – Proven ability to understand the needs of an organization, identify creative solutions and own your recommendations.  Committed to providing the highest level of service.
  • Approachable, flexible and responsive – Able to confidently engage with staff at all levels to define needs and expectations, collaborate on projects, and communicate results.
  • Self-confident and relationship-driven – Able to develop strong and trusted relationships with clients.  Must demonstrate excellent judgment and know “where to draw the line.”
  • Technology fluent – Experience using standard IT tools and learning new technologies and workplace practices.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior human resources position, working with C-Suite executives.
  • Prior consulting experience.
  • Must reside in DC metro area and be available to go on-site to clients.

To Apply

Send resume to hrjobs@tpo-inc.com

Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted.