Strategic HR Consultant

About the Opportunity

Turner Recruiting & Consulting is hiring for a Strategic HR Consultant.

One of our clients is searching for someone who can step in as a true advisor to leadership — not just handle HR tasks, but think critically, ask the right questions, and protect the business from risk.

This is a high-impact role where your decisions and recommendations will directly affect business operations, employee relations, and legal exposure.

If you are someone who just “keeps the peace” or avoids hard conversations — this is not the role for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Strategic HR Support

• Partner with leadership to provide guidance on HR strategy, structure, and decision-making
• Identify risks before they become problems and provide solutions
• Support business owners in making informed, compliant decisions

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Handle employee issues, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Guide leadership through disciplinary actions the right way (not reactive decisions)
• Ensure proper documentation and reduce legal exposure

Performance Management

• Assist with performance reviews, coaching, and accountability structures
• Support development and execution of performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Identify gaps in team performance and recommend solutions

HR Compliance & Infrastructure

• Develop and maintain handbooks, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Oversee leave of absence processes and employee lifecycle

Organizational Support

• Create and update job descriptions with clear expectations and KPIs
• Conduct salary research and provide compensation guidance

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 4–6+ years of HR experience
• Experience advising leadership and handling employee relations independently
• Business consulting experience is a strong plus

Core Strengths

• Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment law
• Ability to think critically and not just react
• Strong communication — especially in difficult situations
• Ability to balance strategy with execution

Tech & Efficiency

• Comfortable using technology to stay organized and efficient
• Able to manage multiple priorities without things falling through the cracks

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (California time zone)
• Familiarity with California HR laws is a strong plus, but not required

The Right Person for This Role:

• Asks questions before making recommendations
• Thinks through consequences (legal + operational)
• Is confident advising leadership — even when it’s uncomfortable
• Takes ownership and follows through

This Role Is NOT For Someone Who:

• Is a “people pleaser” over a problem solver
• Avoids conflict or difficult conversations
• Needs constant direction
• Makes reactive decisions without full context

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you are trusted to think, not just execute.

You will be working closely with leadership, helping shape decisions that impact both people and the business — not just processing HR tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner Recruiting & Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.