HR Tech Consultant Contract Role – Build Your Portfolio in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Talent Community vs. Direct Hire: Know What You're Joining
This is not a standard job opening — it's an application to livingHR's contractor talent pool. Engagements are project-based and not guaranteed, meaning income variability is a real consideration. Best suited for experienced HR Tech consultants who already have a primary income stream or a portfolio of clients.
Skills & Market Value: HR Technology consulting is a high-demand niche. Skills developed here — HRIS selection, vendor management, change management, and people analytics — are increasingly critical as organizations modernize HR stacks (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling, etc.). These competencies command strong market rates.
- Green flag: $50–$75/hr is competitive for fractional HR Tech consulting, though senior independent consultants often charge $100–$150/hr. This may suit those building their portfolio.
- Green flag: Exposure to multiple client industries accelerates career breadth faster than a single employer.
- Yellow flag: No benefits, no guaranteed hours — classic contractor trade-offs. Budget for your own healthcare and retirement.
- Yellow flag: "Talent community" framing means you may wait months between engagements.
Culture Signals: livingHR positions itself as a future-of-work, human-centric agency — language consistent with a progressive, mid-sized professional services firm. For HR professionals wanting to build a consulting practice or transition out of corporate HR, this is a credible network to join.
This position is part of livingHR's talent community. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining our network of trusted professionals who partner with us on a contract basis when client project needs arise. This is not an immediate or guaranteed opening. Engagements are project-based, and livingHR will reach out when an opportunity aligns with your experience, availability, and location.
Position Details
Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
Type: Contract / Fractional
Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)
Compensation: $50 – $75/hr
Who We Are
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
Position Overview
Lead HR technology selection, implementation, and optimization efforts to enable scalable, human-centric people operations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver modern, human-centric HR solutions that improve workplace experiences
- Support client engagements with a focus on delivery excellence, strategic alignment, and outcomes
- Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
- Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices
- Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to deliver value
- Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation
- Align people strategies with broader business objectives
HR Tech Strategy & Selection
- Lead requirements gathering and vendor selection
- Advise on HR systems architecture and roadmap
Implementation & Optimization
- Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment
- Drive adoption through change management and training
Data & Analytics
- Enable reporting, analytics, and insights through HR systems
Role Requirements
- Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
- Strong internal HR or functional expertise across relevant disciplines
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
- Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements
- HR certifications or platform certifications preferred where applicable
- Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require
What You Can Expect
livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.
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