1,036 Professional Development Consultant jobs in the United States

Be a Part of our Professional Development Network!

• Are you an amazing early childhood trainer?
• Are you available to travel in July, August, and September?
• Are you familiar with Teaching Strategies' solutions such as Creative Curriculum and GOLD?
• Do you live on the west coast and speak English and Spanish?

If yes, we would really like to meet you!

Professional Development Network Overview

You may know Teaching Strategies as the premiere creator of innovative solutions that support early educators in helping each child in developing and learning to their highest potential. For over 25 years, we have made it our goal "to have our teachers' backs". As part of this effort, we seek to ensure that the professional development that our customers receive is not only meaningful, engaging, and innovative, but it stretches teachers thinking to become reflective of their practices. To meet this challenge, we seek reflective and engaging trainers to train on our solutions. These trainers make up our Professional Development Network (PDN).

Being a Professional Development Network Consultant

As a professional development trainer, you'll represent Teaching Strategies by conducting training virtually and/or or in-person anywhere in the contiguous United States on any of our solutions.

***This is a 4 month independent contractor position (June-September)***

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do visit

Location: USA; International

At this time, preferential consideration will be given to consultants/trainers in the West and Midwest and/or near a major airport (preferably a hub) with the following skill sets:

• Spanish Speaking
• Literacy
• Private and/or Family Childcare
• Public Preschool
• Special Needs
• Multilanguage Learner

Contractor Traits:

• A sense of adventure and enthusiasm for meeting and collaborating with all types of educators from around the country (and sometimes the world).
• Ability to travel (often with little notice) and present training sessions in the summer months of July, August, and September.
• Advanced knowledge of ECE best practices, adult learning, and research in both fields.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, collaboration), with the ability to build rapport with customers and Teaching Strategies personnel.
• Effective presentation skills for in-person and virtual settings utilizing a variety of collaboration and engagement strategies.
• Flexibility and agility when need to be adjusted and the ability to pivot and problem-solve for challenges that may result from changing plans.
• Exemplary work ethic, commitment to ensure quality standards are met, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Familiarity with various video conferencing platforms to facilitate service delivery.
• Proficiency using technology-based productivity and meeting tools including Microsoft Office365, Zoom, Google and other web applications.
• Self-directed professional follow-up skills as indicated by completion of all required paperwork and after-session reports.

Contractor Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, curriculum/instruction, speech/language pathology, education administration, school psychology, or comparable (Masters or Doctorate degree preferred).
• Experience in/familiarity with Teaching Strategies' curricular solutions.
• Experience delivering training (for several consecutive days) to audiences of up to 30 participants.
• Experience coaching/consulting teachers in applying best practices in classrooms with various populations of learners.
• Residents of the west coast and bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Teaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

• Provide coaching and guidance through change management, new manager onboarding, team integration, and learning & development initiatives.
• Data-Driven Enablement: Proactively enable and outreach based on business needs, including performance management, AES action planning, feedback, and rewards planning.
• Cohort Insights: Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform focus areas and synthesize key themes to Business Partners (BPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to address business and organizational needs.
• Manager Community Building: Foster collaboration and networking through Manager Connect platforms and forums.
• EX Program & Philosophy Amplification: Amplify EX programs and philosophies, providing aligned 1-to-many and 1-to-1 support during critical moments.
• Connector Role: Act as a bridge between the manager population and BPs, COEs, Employee Relations (ER), and Employee Resource Centers (ERC).

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in HR consulting, HR business partnering, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving (directly or indirectly) high-impact teams and enhancing performance management culture.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for storytelling and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and delivering timely results.

• NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)

Manager Support: Provide coaching and guidance through change management, new manager onboarding, team integration, and learning & development initiatives. Data-Driven Enablement: Proactively enable and outreach based on business needs, including performance management, AES action planning, feedback, and rewards planning. Cohort Insights: Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform.

Job ID: 25-10309 Job Title : HR Consultant
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid •2/3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 6 months

Contract Type: W2 only

Pay Rate: $72.00/Hour

Duties

• Manager Support: Provide coaching and guidance through change management, new manager onboarding, team integration, and learning & development initiatives.
• Data-Driven Enablement: Proactively enable and outreach based on business needs, including performance management, AES action planning, feedback, and rewards planning.
• Cohort Insights: Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform focus areas and synthesize key themes to Business Partners (BPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to address business and organizational needs.
• Manager Community Building: Foster collaboration and networking through Manager Connect platforms and forums.
• EX Program & Philosophy Amplification: Amplify EX programs and philosophies, providing aligned 1-to-many and 1-to-1 support during critical moments.
• Connector Role: Act as a bridge between the manager population and BPs, COEs, Employee Relations (ER), and Employee Resource Centers (ERC).

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in HR consulting, HR business partnering, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving (directly or indirectly) high-impact teams and enhancing performance management culture.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for storytelling and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and delivering timely results.

• Communication and Influence: Active listening, clear articulation, and inspiring change.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Assessing issues effectively, developing solutions, and leveraging data-driven insights.
• Adaptability and Holistic Thinking: Comfort with ambiguity, cultural sensitivity, and connecting broader landscapes.
• Strategic and Matrix Partnerships: Understanding macro challenges, co-developing plans, and collaborating with diverse partners.
• HR Expertise and Leadership: Knowledge of HR policies, stakeholder management, and supporting managers through coaching.
• Project Management: Planning, organizing, and delivering timely results.

• Manager Support: Provide coaching and guidance through change management, new manager onboarding, team integration, and learning & development initiatives.
• Data-Driven Enablement: Proactively enable and outreach based on business needs, including performance management, AES action planning, feedback, and rewards planning.
• Cohort Insights: Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform focus areas and synthesize key themes to Business Partners (BPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to address business and organizational needs.
• Manager Community Building: Foster collaboration and networking through Manager Connect platforms and forums.
• EX Program & Philosophy Amplification: Amplify EX programs and philosophies, providing aligned 1-to-many and 1-to-1 support during critical moments.
• Connector Role: Act as a bridge between the manager population and BPs, COEs, Employee Relations (ER), and Employee Resource Centers (ERC).

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in HR consulting, HR business partnering, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving (directly or indirectly) high-impact teams and enhancing performance management culture.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for storytelling and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and delivering timely results.

• Communication and Influence: Active listening, clear articulation, and inspiring change.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Assessing issues effectively, developing solutions, and leveraging data-driven insights.
• Adaptability and Holistic Thinking: Comfort with ambiguity, cultural sensitivity, and connecting broader landscapes.
• Strategic and Matrix Partnerships: Understanding macro challenges, co-developing plans, and collaborating with diverse partners.
• HR Expertise and Leadership: Knowledge of HR policies, stakeholder management, and supporting managers through coaching.
• Project Management: Planning, organizing, and delivering timely results.

• Manager Support: Provide coaching and guidance through change management, new manager onboarding, team integration, and learning & development initiatives.
• Data-Driven Enablement: Proactively enable and outreach based on business needs, including performance management, AES action planning, feedback, and rewards planning.
• Cohort Insights: Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform focus areas and synthesize key themes to Business Partners (BPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to address business and organizational needs.
• Manager Community Building: Foster collaboration and networking through Manager Connect platforms and forums.
• EX Program & Philosophy Amplification: Amplify EX programs and philosophies, providing aligned 1-to-many and 1-to-1 support during critical moments.
• Connector Role: Act as a bridge between the manager population and BPs, COEs, Employee Relations (ER), and Employee Resource Centers (ERC).

• Communication and Influence: Active listening, clear articulation, and inspiring change
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Assessing issues effectively, developing solutions, and leveraging data-driven insights
• Adaptability and Holistic Thinking: Comfort with ambiguity, cultural sensitivity, and connecting broader landscapes
• Strategic and Matrix Partnerships: Understanding macro challenges, co-developing plans, and collaborating with diverse partners
• HR Expertise and Leadership: Knowledge of HR policies, stakeholder management, and supporting managers through coaching
• Project Management: Planning, organizing, and delivering timely results.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in HR consulting, HR business partnering, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving (directly or indirectly) high-impact teams and enhancing performance management culture.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for storytelling and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• bility to work in a matrixed environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and delivering timely results.

Location: San Jose OR San Francisco, CA (hybrid) Pay Range: $52-$72/hr Duration: 6 months Company: Our client is a global leader in creative software, offering innovative tools for digital media creation, design, and marketing. Duties: Manager Support: Provide coaching and guidance through change management, new manager onboarding, team integration, and conflict resolution.

Job Description

Why Work Here

• Headquarters is in Charlotte, NC
• Recently expanded to nearshore
• isolved ranked for SMB Payroll in 2023 Sapient Report
• Voted top places to work in USA 2023

Job Description

The isolved HR Consultant is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and resolving HR related issues for customers and provide support to customer projects. HR Consultants are the backbone of the department, performing most customers' deliverables. Enhanced knowledge of isolved functionality is required. Level II is dependent upon ability to take on more complex projects, heightened communication and time management skills, and department need.

Core Job Duties

• Manage a queue of inquiries/requests/projects in support of the Defined HR team/clients.
• Provides client support advising on HR topics received via on‐demand phone and email support.
• Know when to escalate complex situations to HR Business Partners or Senior HR Consultants.
• Identify legal and governmental reporting regulations affecting HR practices and ensuring that customer policies, procedures and processes are in compliance.
• Maintain working knowledge of multi‐state employment law compliance to best serve all isolved clients.
• Draft customer position descriptions and employee handbooks; participate in client meetings for same.
• Support clients and/or HR Business Partners on projects such as HR compliance audit for Elite customers, FLSA and Independent Contractor Analyses, etc.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders over the phone, via email, using Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Maintain total confidentiality with customer and company information.
• Work toward continuous quality improvement.
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs. · Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in multi‐jurisdictional HR compliance.
• Proven effective oral and written communications skills.
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Word) and Adobe Flyer.
• Have excellent customer service and relationship‐building skills. Be professional and approachable, with the ability to provide quality customer service to multiple diverse work groups.
• Have strong time management skills. Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be able to handle disruptions without allowing them to affect delivery of quality and timely services.
• Be detail‐oriented, accurate, organized, and proficient in professional communications.
• Be a self‐starter and collect and analyze data, as well as problem solve in a fast‐paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‐year college or university; and a minimum of two (2) years' related HR Generalist experience and/or training for HR Consultant I and three (3) to five (5) years related HR Generalist experience and/or training for HR Consultant II; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR and/or SHRM‐CP – strongly desired.
• Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of related experience.

About isolved

isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM (Human Capital Management) technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers - who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, seamlessly connects and manages the employee journey across talent management, HR & payroll, workforce management and engagement management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow. For more information, visit

EEO Statement

isolved is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. isolved is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you are smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

Disability Accommodation

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above.

In adherence to relevant pay transparency legislation and regulations, we endeavor to offer clarity regarding our compensation methodology for this position. While specific pay ranges are presently under review to ensure alignment with competitive market standards, we will furnish this information upon finalization.

At our organization, individual compensation structures are established through a consistent and equitable process, taking into account various pertinent factors. These factors encompass geographic location, job-specific competencies, educational attainment, professional certifications, and pertinent experience. This structured approach enables us to align our total rewards package competitively with each employee's qualifications, duties, and contributions to our collective success.

An employee's comprehensive compensation package comprises diverse components, such as base salary, performance-linked bonuses or commissions, long-term incentives like equity grants, and an extensive benefits portfolio. Should you advance as a finalist candidate, you will have the opportunity to explore our overarching compensation philosophy, practices, and how your unique background informs an appropriate compensation proposition.

Our commitment lies in fostering a fair, impartial, and transparent compensation framework throughout our workforce. All compensation determinations are aimed at justly acknowledging and rewarding the value, qualifications, and significant contributions that our employees bring to their roles and to the company's achievements. We welcome your inquiries about our principles of pay equity, accompanying analyses, and associated procedures throughout the recruitment process.