[Hiring] Fractional HR Director @Interdependence

Role Description

We're seeking an experienced Fractional HR Director to provide strategic and hands-on HR support for our distributed, multi-state workforce. This is a part-time, flexible engagement (up to 10 hours/month) ideal for a seasoned HR leader who can operate independently, advise with confidence, and step directly into employee-facing matters when needed. You'll serve as the go-to resource for personnel issues, compliance questions, and team development initiatives while knowing exactly when to loop in corporate counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult on and directly interact with employees regarding personnel matters, including workplace accommodations and FMLA requests
• Advise leadership on HR best practices for a remote, multi-state workforce
• Research and apply state-specific employment requirements as they arise
• Identify and flag matters requiring escalation to corporate counsel
• Consult on the design and rollout of team education and training programs
• Maintain strict confidentiality across all employee and company matters
• Serve as a clear, responsive point of contact for HR questions from both leadership and staff

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including Director-level or equivalent responsibility
• Demonstrated experience supporting a remote, multi-state workforce
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law fundamentals (FMLA, accommodations, leave) and where to research state-specific requirements
• Sound judgment on when to engage outside/corporate counsel
• High degree of discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General availability during US Eastern or Central business hours
• Ability to work independently in a fractional/part-time capacity (up to 10 hours/month)

Preferred

• Prior experience in a fractional, consulting, or outsourced HR capacity
• Experience building or advising on employee education/training programs
• Familiarity working with distributed teams across varying company sizes
• Comfort operating with minimal day-to-day oversight while maintaining proactive communication