JLM HR Consulting is seeking a HR Consultant to join our consulting team in support of a mission-driven high school focused on the arts in Washington, DC. This on-site consulting engagement offers a consistent schedule and the opportunity to provide meaningful HR support within a creative, student-centered educational environment.
We are looking for a team member who is aligned with JLM HR Consulting’s mission, vision, and values , and who approaches their work with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to service excellence. The consultant will represent JLM while working closely with our client and serving as a trusted HR resource on-site.
In this role, the consultant will support our client through a balance of strategic HR guidance and hands-on operational execution . Success requires strong judgment, discretion, the ability to navigate sensitive situations, and a consistent commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.
How You Will Represent JLM
- Act as an extension of the JLM HR Consulting team , delivering HR support that reflects our commitment to ethical practice, professionalism, and client-centered service
- Build trust-based relationships with school leadership, faculty, and staff while upholding JLM’s standards for discretion, respect, and accountability
- Apply consistent, compliant, and practical HR solutions that align with both JLM’s values and the client’s mission
Essential Duties/Scope of Work
HR Advisory & Generalist Support
- Serve as the on-site HR resource for administrators, faculty, and staff
- Provide practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns in a high school setting
- Exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters and recommend appropriate, compliant solutions
- Support HR policy interpretation and implementation aligned with school culture and values
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Address day-to-day general and complex employee relations matters
- Ensure compliance with District of Columbia, state, and federal employment laws applicable to educational institutions
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in all HR matters
HR Operations & Systems
- Execute core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, and personnel administration
- Serve as a primary resource for HRIS systems , ensuring data accuracy, reporting integrity, and effective utilization
- Support benefits administration, leave management, and compliance documentation
On-Site Presence & Collaboration
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence four days per week
- Foster collaborative, respectful relationships across the school community
Qualifications Needed
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- HR Certification strongly desired
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience as a generalist or consultant
- Experience in an educational setting strongly preferred
- Demonstrated passion for the arts and arts education
- Strong working knowledge of DC, state, and federal employment laws
- Proven ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively within a diverse, inclusive, and creative school community
- Solid HRIS systems experience - Paycom, strongly desired
- Ability to balance strategic HR advising with detailed administrative execution
- High ethical standards and proven ability to maintain confidentiality
For immediate consideration, please provide a cover letter stating your interest and ability to work in a consulting capacity.
JLM HR Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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