Fractional HR Leader

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