Fractional HR Leader

Join Ascent Solutions Combine one of the fastest growing industries on the planet with collaboration, intellectual diversity, and a culture of excellence—this is what you get. Soaring cyber risk is here to stay, but so are our consultants. We are builders and technologists with a passion for cybersecurity. Join us on our mission to help the nation’s top companies secure, advise, and manage their enterprise architecture. Ascent is built to help companies evolve their cybersecurity posture, modernize their Microsoft solutions, and secure their journey to the cloud. Our best-in-class consultants understand the demands of today’s modern workplace as well as the technology hurdles it can create. We provide organizations with the expertise needed to move quickly beyond technical constraints and focus on achieving business results. Ascent consultants are eager to engage with clients and implement secure solutions that drive business value. Intellectual diversity and collaboration drive our innovation process. We believe in evoking a customer’s root pain point. Our consultants provide intuitive solutions to help achieve company goals. We are seeking an experienced Fractional HR Leader to provide strategic HR leadership for approximately 25 hours per month. This role is ideal for a senior HR leader who excels in aligning people strategies with business goals to achieve organizational excellence. Evolve performance management standards to meet strategic talent needs of the business. Apply Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) principles to enhance organizational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives. Act as the primary point of escalation for complex employee relations issues, providing expert guidance and resolution when necessary. Review and approve revised HR policies to ensure they are current, compliant, and effectively communicated to all employees. Provide strategic guidance on configuring Workday compensation grades, job profiles, job families, and other employee data fields to align with and support organizational objectives. Assist in evaluating benefit offerings by reviewing data from brokers and advising whether to maintain current benefits or implement changes. Utilize Employee Satisfaction (ESAT) feedback to formulate and monitor company goals (rocks) that enhance employee engagement and contribute to organizational success. Engage in the review and planning of budgets and compensation, including bonus plans, financial impact assessments, utilization bonuses, cost of living adjustments, and variable pay. Conduct comprehensive HR due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A), ensuring smooth integration and compliance with all regulatory requirements.   Qualifications: 10+ years of senior HR leadership experience Experience working in small businesses (under 200 employees) Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices Ability to thrive in a fractional role, balancing multiple priorities Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. In-depth knowledge of performance management, compensation planning, and HR due diligence. Preferred: Familiarity with EOS principles and their application in a business setting. Proficiency in Workday or similar HRIS systems. Hourly rate: $100-$150/hr, DOQ Ascent Benefits Ascent provides a 401(k) plan, health insurance, accident insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. We practice stewardship of the roles and resources entrusted to us. Our hiring process sources consultants with wholistic skillsets: technical depth, EQ- and IQ-informed communication, and a passion for spreading cybersecurity. Ascent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment. About Ascent Solutions Ascent is the partner to solve the most challenging cybersecurity problems. The firm is built to evolve cybersecurity posture, modernize Microsoft solutions, and manage entire security ecosystems. With constantly advancing capabilities, including incident response and CMMC, Ascent provides organizations with the consulting excellence and operational expertise needed to build a safer tomorrow. For more information visit www.meetascent.com.