The Interim Human Resources Consultant will lead a short-term policy review and compliance project for a mission-driven university with a strong sense of community and purpose. This project-based role requires expertise in HR compliance, policy development, and clear, concise language editing. The ideal consultant will bring a collaborative and detail-oriented approach, as well as experience in both higher education and legal/policy writing. This is an onsite role with flexible hours estimated between 75 and 100 total project hours over 2 months.
Worksite Location: Onsite – Twin Cities metro area (onsite presence is required to lead and manage the project)
Salary Range: Hourly rate between $55-$65, DOE
Benefits:
Versique offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, Healthiest You, MN ESST, and a 401k with a company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead the review, revision, and finalization of HR and student-facing policies for compliance and clarity
- Write, revise, and edit institutional handbooks and policy documents using plain language while ensuring legal accuracy
- Collaborate with HR leadership and legal counsel to align policies with institutional goals and legal standards
- Manage the full lifecycle of the policy review project, from scoping through digital and print publication
- Work within Google Docs and other collaborative platforms to track and implement edits
- Attend weekly check-ins and provide consistent status updates on progress
Required Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience in HR compliance and handbook/policy development within higher education
- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate legal and HR content into accessible, plain-language documents
- Demonstrated success managing HR policy projects from initiation to publication
- Familiarity with student policy, HR compliance, and legal terminology
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally with HR and legal teams
- Comfort working in Google Docs and other collaborative digital tools
About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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