Human Resources Consultant

(Contingent Upon Contract Award)

AvantGarde is seeking an experienced Human Resources Consultant to support a potential client by providing strategic HR guidance, compliance support, and employee relations expertise. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and provide practical solutions that promote compliance, consistency, and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct HR compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Audit personnel files and identify missing documentation and best practice improvements.
• Review and update employee handbooks to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and current workplace practices.
• Evaluate and update job descriptions.
• Provide compensation benchmarking and market analysis recommendations.
• Develop onboarding processes and procedures.
• Revise performance management tools to support meaningful employee feedback.
• Provide guidance regarding employee relations matters and risk management issues.
• Deliver training to supervisors on performance management, documentation, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Provide training on effective communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership development.
• Respond to HR-related questions from designated staff and leadership.
• Partner with management to recommend practical and compliant HR solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting HR audits, policy reviews, and employee relations investigations.
• Experience developing performance management programs and onboarding processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting nonprofit organizations.
• Experience delivering leadership and supervisory training.
• Compensation analysis and workforce planning experience.

Work Location

Remote with occasional travel, if required.

Position Status

This position is contingent upon contract award.