Top Employee Relations Consulting Firms

Moving Mountains HR helps small and mid-size employers navigate sensitive employee relations challenges with practical, executive-level guidance. From performance concerns and workplace conflict to impartial investigations, policy alignment, and manager development, our team builds clearer processes that support respectful, productive workplaces. Flexible support gives leaders the confidence to address issues thoughtfully, reduce risk, and keep their attention on running the business.

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Our Employee Relations Consulting Services

Practical HR support for employee concerns, workplace processes, leadership decisions, and long-term organizational health.

Workplace Investigations

Receive formal, impartial investigations for reported harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy concerns. The process includes planning, neutral interviews, evidence collection, anti-retaliation education, and a findings summary report.

Performance Management

Address performance concerns with clearer feedback, documentation, and manager guidance. Ongoing HR support helps leaders create accountable processes that keep employees engaged and align individual performance with business goals.

Leadership Training

Build stronger supervisors through customized training on employee relations, conflict resolution, documentation, respectful workplace practices, hiring, onboarding, and performance management using practical tools and real-world scenarios.

HR Compliance

Identify policy and practice gaps through document audits, compliance reviews, and updated HR materials. Recommendations help employers strengthen employee-facing documents and align procedures with applicable requirements and best practices.

Outsourced HR Support

Access project-based or ongoing HR support for policy development, recruitment assistance, benefits planning, performance systems, and day-to-day people matters without building a full internal HR department.

Fractional CHRO

Gain senior-level HR strategy and meeting participation through fractional CHRO support. This flexible option helps organizations address culture, compliance, performance, and growth priorities without hiring a full-time executive.

Practical HR Guidance

Resolve Employee Issues With Confidence

Employee relations issues call for a balanced approach that protects people, supports managers, and keeps the organization moving forward. Moving Mountains HR delivers practical guidance tailored to your workforce, culture, and business objectives. Whether you need help improving performance conversations, responding to a complaint, strengthening documentation, or developing leaders, you receive executive-level HR insight without the cost of a full-time internal executive.

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Client Success Stories

See how practical HR guidance helps employers build stronger, more compliant workplaces.

"In the short time that I’ve worked with Michelle, she has been a consummate professional and a strong partner in employee benefits. She is an advocate for the employees with a holistic approach in processes and procedures. Michelle is a highly seasoned Human Resources Professional with expertise in the healthcare..."

Jennifer Chien
The Moving Mountains Difference

Why Choose Moving Mountains HR?

Get experienced, adaptable HR guidance designed around the realities of your organization.

Executive Insight

Founder-led guidance brings seasoned HR experience and a thoughtful, consultative approach to complex employee matters.

Flexible Support

Choose project-based, passive, active, or fractional CHRO support that fits your organization’s needs.

California Knowledge

California-based expertise helps employers navigate the state’s demanding employment requirements with practical, actionable support.

Neutral Process

Impartial investigations prioritize fact gathering, confidentiality, anti-retaliation education, and respectful treatment for all involved.

Meet Our HR Leadership

Experienced leaders focused on practical, executive-level HR support.

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Michelle Schwanhauser

Founder & CEO

Michelle Schwanhauser is the Founder and CEO of Moving Mountains HR, which she established in 2023 to bring executive-level HR expertise to businesses of all sizes. A highly seasoned Human Resources professional with deep expertise in the healthcare industry, Michelle takes a holistic approach to HR processes and procedures, ensuring organizations remain compliant while fostering strong workplace cultures. She is a dedicated advocate for employees and a consummate professional, known for her consultative style and ability to simplify complex HR challenges. Operating out of Newbury Park, California, Michelle leads the firm's efforts to serve small to mid-size businesses across California and the United States. Her extensive tenure in HR makes her a trusted partner for business owners seeking practical, compliant, and effective HR solutions tailored to their unique organizational needs.

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Jesse Schwanhauser

Chief Operating Officer

Jesse Schwanhauser serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Moving Mountains HR, where he oversees daily operations and strategic initiatives that support the company's mission of empowering business owners. Bringing a confident and engaging leadership style to the organization, Jesse plays a key role in ensuring the firm delivers practical, executive-level HR solutions to small and mid-size businesses across California and beyond. His operational expertise helps streamline the company's service delivery, from compliance audits to workplace investigations, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality support. Jesse is committed to organizational excellence and works closely with the leadership team to drive growth, refine internal processes, and uphold the company's core values of compliance, empowerment, and exceptional client service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an employee relations consultant do?

An employee relations consultant helps employers manage workplace concerns fairly, consistently, and with appropriate documentation. Their work can include advising on performance issues, conflict resolution, disciplinary practices, policy interpretation, manager communication, employee complaints, and workplace investigations. They also help organizations identify process gaps, reduce compliance risk, and create practical approaches that support both business objectives and respectful employee experiences.

When should a business hire an employee relations consultant?

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Have More Employee Relations Questions?

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Awards and Recognition

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California Compliance Resource

Published guidance for California business owners

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Executive-Level HR Guidance

Strategic support for growing organizations

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Neutral Investigation Approach

Impartial, fact-focused workplace inquiry process

Start Building a Stronger Workplace

Share your employee relations challenge or HR goal, and our team will help identify a practical path forward.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 866-474-3575. You can also send us a quick email at staff@movingmountainshr.com.