Description

Human Resources Shared Services Consultant (Independent Contractor)

The Foraker Group is expanding its team of human resources shared services consultants to grow our depth and breadth of services. Consultants are critical members of the Foraker Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Team, supporting smaller Alaska Tribes and nonprofits with a variety of HR needs.  We are seeking HR professionals deeply experienced in a wide range of HR functions who possess a genuine interest in being part of the Foraker team and want to support nonprofits and Tribes in their important work to serve Alaska communities.

HR consultants work collaboratively with other HR professionals and Foraker team members on an ongoing and project basis, providing tailored solutions and strategic, behind-the-scenes support to a diverse range of nonprofits and Tribes across Alaska. This position offers independent consultants the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is deeply immersed in Foraker culture and strategy.  

Foraker’s HR shared services and HR project support allows organizations to stay focused on their purpose and programs while accessing reliable HR expertise and systems. Consultants will also be asked to do project-based work or offer educational or facilitation activities depending on expertise and interest.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join Foraker to meet the growing demand for HR services. Many small nonprots and Tribes lack dedicated HR staff or in-house HR expertise, yet still face increasingly complex compliance, hiring, employee relations, and personnel management responsibilities. Foraker HR services support organizations that need practical, affordable HR support that can function as an extension of their team while keeping the decisions inside the organization. Many organizations requesting HR support have fewer than 20 employees.

The Foraker Group is especially interested in consultants whose background and experience have prepared them to grow our commitment to engagement and inclusion with culturally diverse groups. 

Compensation: The HR shared services contractor is an independent contractor and compensated on an hourly basis based on hours authorized for each specific engagement.  Compensation ranges from $50-$90/hr. The HR consultant and the VP of people and culture will agree on desired results, activities to achieve the results, and an up-to-maximum number of hours to be paid at an agreed rate for achieving these results. Changes in the results and/or the hours worked require mutual agreement of both parties. 

To Apply

If you are interested in joining the Foraker and the HR consultant team, please visit our job board to learn more about the position and apply. https://www.forakergroup.org/site/index.cfm/cboard-view/11536. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harris at HRConsultantSearch@forakergroup.org To receive priority consideration, applications should be submitted by September 20, 2026.

Requirements

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

•         A leader with a minimum of 5 years of effective HR experience is required. Nonprofit and/or Tribal workplace experience is appreciated but not                      required. 
•         Proven understanding of Federal Department of Labor laws and specific DOL laws in Alaska
•         SHRM credential encouraged.
•         Ability to provide strategic and tactical guidance on the body of knowledge of HR. 
•         Commitment and observance to the SHRM Code of Ethics. 
•         Willingness to learn and adapt in support of the nonprofit sector and sovereign Tribal governments in ways that align with Foraker's approach and                philosophy of capacity building.
•         Willing to deeply invest in being part of the Foraker team, including learning, shadowing and partnering with other Foraker team members.
•         Ability to clearly communicate with a high level of trust and discretion for sensitive issues and information.
•         Ability to bring humor, grace, and compassion to challenging situations while working alongside the internal team.
•         Ability to demonstrate advanced oral, written, and presentation skills.
•         Master’s degree in organizational development, nonprofit leadership, tribal governance, MBA or a degree that is applicable to HR work is appreciated          but not required.

Qualifications of all consultants and staff on the team:

•         Agreement and endorsement of Foraker Consultant and Staff Guiding Principles 
•         Ability to reflect Foraker values in interactions and communications with others
•         Strong commitment to a relationship-based approach to work
  • • Ability to project a welcoming and helpful approach to all requests for assistance or information
    • Ability to treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position
    • Ability to be collaborative and flexible in approach to work
•         Willingness and adaptability to meet each group where they are by working with organizational leaders with a variety of skills and capacity to                        understand and implement the subject matter
•         Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly
•         Ability to appreciate a high level of ambiguity while tracking work to completion and success
•         Ability to maintain confidentiality
•         Ability to review and evaluate data to inform decision-making and the team
•         Ability to act in humility and ask for support
•         Open to learning and growing personal knowledge of/ support of the nonprofit sector and Tribes
•         Commitment to excellence in culturally appropriate communication and live Foraker’s diversity, equity, and belonging commitments. (provided in the            Workforce Handbook)

The Foraker Group is especially interested in consultants whose background and experience have prepared them to grow our commitment to engagement and inclusion with culturally diverse groups.