Fractional HR Business Partner

A multi-state, multi-unit food service client is seeking a Fractional HR Manager / HR Business Partner to ensure continuity of HR operations across a large, distributed workforce, while delivering both strategic partnership and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment. This is a 4-5 month engagement with estimated 15-20 hours a week commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interim HR Leadership
• Serve as the primary HR lead in the absence of the HR Director
• Partner with leadership teams to support day-to-day HR operations across multiple states
• Team Oversight & Coaching
• Provide guidance and oversight to a team of HR professionals
• Conduct 1–2x weekly check-ins to align on priorities, provide coaching, and ensure execution
• Employee Relations
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations and performance management
• Advise on policy interpretation, risk mitigation, and conflict resolution
• Workers’ Compensation & General Liability
• Oversee and manage complex workers’ compensation and general liability claims
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive timely resolution and ensure compliance
• HRIS Implementation Support
• Assist with ongoing HRIS implementation (Paylocity preferred), including:
• Data review, cleanup, and preparation for migration
• Testing and go-live readiness
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support a successful rollout
• Availability & Responsiveness
• Maintain flexibility to provide support during evenings and weekends as needed, supporting the operating environment

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or HR leadership roles
• Experience in food service, hospitality, or retail industries
• Strong expertise in employee relations and investigations within multi-site environments
• Experience managing workers’ compensation and liability claims
• Experience supporting HRIS implementations (Paylocity strongly preferred)
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically

Compensation

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