HR Portfolio Project Consultant (1099 Contract)

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach includes our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Job Summary:IPH is seeking an HR Portfolio Project Consultantwho will be responsible for driving coordination, tracking, and reporting of key people-related projects and initiatives across the organization. This individual will work closely with HR leadership, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and cross-functional teams to manage HR program roadmaps, track key deliverables, support change management, and ensure consistent execution of people strategies.This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented, proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can translate people strategies into actionable, measurable workstreams.Job Location: Hybrid – Scottsdale (1-2 days onsite per week)Job Type: 1099 Contract - 6+ monthsMain Responsibilities: Program & Project CoordinationCoordinate execution of key HR initiatives, such as performance management, DEI programs, and talent reviews)Maintain detailed project plans, track milestones, and ensure cross-functional accountabilityMonitor progress and risks across initiatives, escalate issues, and support resolution effortsPeople Strategy OperationsCollaborate with HR leadership to consolidate and maintain the annual HR roadmapAlign HR initiatives to broader enterprise strategies and timelinesPartner with HR COEs (e.g., Talent, Total Rewards, L&D) to ensure consistent rollout of programs across business unitsHR Portfolio Reporting & MetricsTrack KPIs for HR initiatives (e.g., turnover, internal mobility, engagement scores, DEI targets)Develop regular status reports and dashboards to keep HR leadership informedSupport preparation of materials for senior leadership and board updatesChange & Communications SupportCoordinate communication planning for HR programs and ensure alignment with internal comms and change management leadsSupport creation of HR communications such as FAQs, email templates, manager talking points, and training guidesPartner with business unit HR teams to support change adoption across geographies and functionsHR Budget & Vendor TrackingSupport HR budgeting efforts by maintaining dashboards of program costs, vendor spend, and resource allocationTrack contract renewals, SOWs, and invoicing for key HR vendors in partnership with procurement and financeM&A and Integration CoordinationAssist with people-side planning and coordination for M&A activity, including org design documentation, HRIS data alignment, and communication supportSupport integration playbooks, timelines, and progress reporting for HR workstreamsBasic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or relevant field8+ years of experience in Human Resources2+ years project management experienceExperience supporting large-scale HR initiatives, ideally in a multi-business-unit or matrixed environmentExpertise with key HR functional areas including talent management, employee experience, DEI, and HR technologyPreferred Qualifications: Project Management certificationExcellent project and program coordination skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage competing prioritiesComfort working in spreadsheets, project tracking tools, and HRIS platformsEffective communicator who can translate HR program goals into execution plansCollaborative working style and ability to partner across a matrixed HR teamAnalytical mindset with a focus on tracking outcomes and impact

Created: 2025-07-02