Job Description

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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