Contract HR Manager Consultant (ongoing recruitment; can be located anywhere)
Shockingly Different Leadership
San Francisco, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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Company Description At Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way HR-functions scale up their teams during peak periods of work!
SDL is a global strategic human capital consultancy which provides the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Human Resources - on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis.
We've hired the best proven experts across the globe, made our services competitively affordable, and added a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results!
Job Description SDL has an ongoing need for Contract HR Consultants for our clients. Consultants will proactively partner and engage with various company leaders, people-managers and employees, to carry out the People strategy of the organization. This position is a true HR generalist role, which includes a combination of both tactical and strategic activities.
These contract positions are usually full-time for 3-12 months. Sporadically, we also have part-time positions.
Key Job Responsibilities May Include:
Conducting a needs analysis to determine HR priority projects
Helping to implement HR strategies and partner with leaders to define and execute their people-related strategies
Implementing the processing of all back-office HR activities, including onboarding, off-boarding, status changes, background checks, new hire orientation, recruiting, all-employee communications and compliance.
Researching, troubleshooting and implementing risk-reducing approaches to all employee relations issues
Owning HRIS database management and administration
Helping to implement total rewards initiatives, including but not limited to performance reviews, compensation, and benefit plans
Demonstrating a strong commitment to the attraction, development and retention of diverse leadership, management, and employee talent.
Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance
Assist with other HR projects and initiatives as needed
Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration or related field.
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources or Organizational Development.
Required Minimum Skills:
5+ year of HR generalist/manager experience
Knowledge of human resource laws and regulation
Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Ability to collaborate to build successful relationships
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Supervisory or management experience, a plus
Targeted Pay Rate Varies based on client. Be sure to submit your hourly and daily rate during the application process. ------------------------------------------------
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