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The HR Consultant

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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING

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About The HR Consultant

Who We Are

Our Approach

Our Mission

Founder, Michael Goble, has over 30 years of experience in human resources and labor relations. He has served as the lead labor relations director, mentor, trustee and advisor for a major food retailer in the mid Atlantic and decades of human resources leadership across union and non-union platforms. He managed millions of dollars in bene

Founder, Michael Goble, has over 30 years of experience in human resources and labor relations. He has served as the lead labor relations director, mentor, trustee and advisor for a major food retailer in the mid Atlantic and decades of human resources leadership across union and non-union platforms. He managed millions of dollars in benefit contributions and contract settlements in excess of $1B. He knows how  to get results without jeopardizing relationships, working collaboratively to find solutions. Dedicated to excellence and serving clients at all levels with integrity and resolve.  


Our Mission

Our Approach

Our Mission

At The HR Consultant, our mission is to provide exceptional human resources services that empower people to achieve their business goals.  We deliver customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

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Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

We believe in a collaborative approach to human resources where we work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop solutions together. Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships that produces results for today and the future.  We ensure that our clients receive excellence.  

  

HR Consulting Services

 

Monthly HR Support for Small Businesses

Are you a small business that needs expert HR support but are not ready to hire a full-time HR leader? The HR Consultant offers flat monthly HR consulting solutions designed to give you reliable support, predictable pricing, and access to experienced HR leadership.


Our monthly engagements are customized based on:

 - Number of employees

 - Level of HR support needed

 - Business complexity and risk

 - Frequency of leadership and employee support
 

What You Receive

✔ HR strategy and leadership support

✔ Employee relations guidance

✔ Policy and handbook support

✔ Performance management coaching

✔ Recruiting and onboarding support

✔ Compliance and risk management

✔ Training and manager support

✔ Structured employee access to HR guidance
 

This approach allows businesses to gain ongoing HR support without unpredictable hourly billing or the cost of a full-time internal hire.  

 

Employee Access to HR Guidance

As part of select monthly service packages, employees can have structured access to The HR Consultant for workplace-related HR guidance.


This can help employees get timely answers to questions related to:

  - Workplace concerns
 - Policy clarification
 - Performance-related questions
 - Communication and workplace navigation
 - Next-step guidance for sensitive issues
 

This service helps create a more consistent employee experience while allowing leaders to address concerns earlier and reduce risk while staying focused on the core business.



Additional Services:


HR Risk Reset™


The Problem

Most organizations don’t know where their real HR risk lives, which issues matter versus distractions, or what to fix now versus later. Generic audits overwhelm leadership, and free advice misses true exposure.

  

The Solution

The HR Risk Reset™ is a focused, executive-level HR risk assessment designed to identify the most critical HR exposures and provide leadership with a prioritized 90-day roadmap to reduce risk.

  

What We Review

- Employee classification & FLSA risk indicators
- Exempt vs non-exempt exposure
- Independent contractor usage (if applicable)
- Core policy gaps that create liability
- Manager practices that elevate risk
- Wage & hour red flags
- Documentation and termination practices


What You Receive

✔ Top 10 HR Risk Exposure List
✔ HR Risk Heat Map (Red / Yellow / Green)
✔ 90-Day Risk Reduction Roadmap
✔ Executive Briefing (60–90 minutes)


Timeline

Completed within 60 days from kickoff.


Investment

Final pricing based on size and complexity


 


Compensation & Pay Compression Review™

Understand Where Pay Is Creating Risk — and What to Do About It


The Problem

Compensation issues rarely show up as “pay problems.”

They show up as:

 - Hiring delays

 - Frustrated managers

 - Tenured employees feeling undervalued

 - Inconsistent pay decisions

 - Risk of internal inequity or legal exposure
 

Most organizations don’t know how far off market they actually are — or where pay decisions are quietly creating risk.


The Solution

The Compensation & Pay Compression Review™ is a targeted, executive-level analysis designed to identify where compensation practices are impacting hiring, retention, equity, and risk.  This is not a full compensation study.
This is clarity around what matters most right now.


What We Review

 - Market benchmarking for selected critical roles

 - Pay range alignment and internal positioning

 - Pay compression and inversion indicators

 - Hiring vs retention pay gaps

 - Pay equity risk indicators

 - Cost of inaction vs cost to correct
 

What You Receive

✔ Market Position Snapshot for key roles
✔ Compression & Inversion Analysis
✔ Pay Equity Risk Indicators
✔ Cost Impact Analysis (fix vs do nothing)
✔ Executive Summary with clear recommendations


Timeline

Completed within 45-60 days, depending on scope.


Investment

Final pricing based on number of roles reviewed

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IT'S SIMPLE, help people and businesses get better.  With the right people doing the right job, goals can be achieved.  


Providing excellence in Human Resources 

with over 30 years of experience. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at michael@thehrconsultant.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

At The HR Consultant, we specialize in human resources consulting services such as performance management, policy updates, job descriptions, recruitment strategies,  handbooks, union contract negotiations and HR strategy work. 

We work with businesses of all sizes and industries, including startups, small businesses, nonprofits and large corporations.

Yes, select monthly packages can include structured employee access to HR guidance for workplace questions, concerns, and policy clarification. This support is designed to improve consistency, reduce risk, and help address issues early.

Employee access is structured to ensure responsive, professional support while maintaining clear service boundaries. Response expectations, communication methods, and escalation paths are defined within each client engagement. 

 Real-World HR Expertise
With years of hands-on experience in HR leadership, The HR Consultant brings more than theory—we bring strategies that have been tested and proven in real organizations, from small businesses to large corporations. 

At The HR Consultant, we provide strategic HR support tailored to your business’s unique needs—whether you’re a growing small business or a large organization in need of expert guidance. Here’s how we elevate your HR strategy:


🔹 Aligning HR with Business Goals

We help ensure your HR practices support and drive your broader business objectives—boosting efficiency, performance, and profitability.

🔹 Fractional HR Expertise

Gain access to senior-level HR leadership without the full-time cost. Our fractional services give you executive insight on demand, ideal for small and mid-sized businesses.

🔹 Compliance and Risk Mitigation

proactively review policies, handbooks, and practices to reduce legal risks, prevent costly violations, and maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations.

🔹 Recruitment and Retention

We design hiring strategies that attract top talent and implement retention programs that keep your best employees engaged and productive.

🔹 Employee Relations & Labor Strategy

From performance issues to negotiations, we handle sensitive matters with professionalism and legal foresight, protecting your brand and culture.

🔹 Compensation & Total Rewards

We help you build competitive compensation structures, incentive plans, and benefits packages that align with market trends and business budgets.

🔹 HR Analytics & Metrics

We turn HR data into strategic insights to inform workforce planning, improve processes, and support smarter business decisions.

Free consultations are useful for introductions, but they rarely surface real risk or actionable insight.  Both the HR Risk Reset™ and Compensation & Pay Compression Review™ are structured, analytical assessments that require document review, benchmarking, and executive-level analysis. The investment ensures leadership receives clear, prioritized recommendations rather than general guidance.

Most clients find the investment significantly less than the cost of:

  • One compliance issue
  • One misclassification error
  • One pay equity complaint
  • One key employee leaving due to compensation confusion

The goal is not to “spend more on HR,” but to avoid spending money in the wrong places.

 No.

All deliverables outlined in the scope are included in the agreed-upon price.
Any additional work (such as implementation or expanded analysis) is discussed and quoted separately, in advance.

Full audits and studies have their place—but they are often expensive, time-consuming, and more than leadership needs at the moment.

These assessments are intentionally focused and pragmatic, giving leadership clarity first. Larger engagements can follow if and when they make sense.

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(301) 801-7079

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The HR Consultant

Ponte Vedra FL 32081

(301) 801-7079 or at Michael@thehrconsultant.org

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