Human Resources Consultant

HR Consultant Location: Schaumburg, IL We are looking for Independent HR Consultant who has expertise in below areas; 1. HR Policy & Employee Handbook Drafting and/or editing US-compliant Employee Handbooks Alignment with Federal laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, etc.) State-specific customization (Illinois and other operating states) Policies covering: Employment classifications Leave & time-off Code of conduct & disciplinary procedures Anti-harassment, whistle-blower, DEI Remote work & data privacy Ability to regularly update policies based on legal changes 2. Employee Benefits Advisory & Structuring Designing and advising on employee benefits programs, including: Health, dental, vision insurance Life & disability insurance Retirement plans (401k advisory exposure preferred) Working with brokers and insurance providers Cost optimization while ensuring compliance and competitiveness Benefits benchmarking and renewal negotiations support 3. Internal PEO / Co-Employment Model Setup Advisory support to create an internal PEO-like structure Clubbing payroll and benefits across multiple legal entities Guidance on: Co-employment risks EIN usage and payroll structuring Centralized benefits administration Ensuring compliance while enabling operational efficiency Experience transitioning from fragmented payroll to centralized models is critical 4. Payroll & Multi-Entity HR Structuring Advisory (not transactional payroll processing) Structuring payroll governance across entities Coordination with payroll vendors Compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements 5. M&A HR Due Diligence HR due diligence support during Mergers & Acquisitions, including: Workforce risk assessment Compensation & benefits analysis Policy, contract, and compliance review Identification of post-merger HR risks and integration challenges Experience supporting PE-backed or growth-stage companies preferred 6. US Employment Law Advisory Federal employment laws State and local labor laws & Practical, business-oriented interpretation of laws Employee relations risks Termination, layoffs, and restructuring compliance Ability to guide HR and leadership, not replace employment attorneys

Created: 2026-03-04