What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fractional HR Leader position at Protea Property Management Inc.?
Protea is seeking a high-level, fractional HR professional to join our team on a short-term basis (3–6 months) that has potential to be extended. This role reports to the CEO and is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment. This engagement requires presence in the office two-three days per week and is a contract, 1099 position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HR support across employee relations, performance management, and general HR operations
- Continue building on department foundation setup
- Act as trusted partner to leadership on organizational structure and all people-related matters.
- Support ongoing initiatives related to capacity, process improvements, and operational effectiveness
- Manager recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation
- Create & manage employee engagement programs, feedback mechanisms, and recognition frameworks
- Help stabilize and advance HR processes during a period of departmental transition
Requirements
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Excellent executive communication and coaching abilities
- Experience building HR departments from scratch
- Ability to operate in ambiguity with action-oriented, pragmatic solutions
- Strong background in employee relations and organizational design
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Experience in real estate, property management/development is a plus
- Familiarity with California employment regulations required
- Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to build trust quickly