HR Compliance
Identify policy, procedure, and documentation gaps through audits, fresh compliant documents, and practical recommendations that help reduce employment-related risk.
Moving Mountains HR delivers practical, executive-level guidance that helps small and mid-size businesses build compliant, productive workplaces. From policy reviews and workplace investigations to fractional CHRO support, our tailored solutions reduce administrative burden and employment risk. Gain a trusted HR partner who can strengthen people practices, support leaders, and help your organization focus on sustainable growth.

Flexible HR consulting, compliance, and leadership support tailored to your organization’s workforce needs.
Identify policy, procedure, and documentation gaps through audits, fresh compliant documents, and practical recommendations that help reduce employment-related risk.
Access project-based or ongoing HR support for policies, recruitment, performance systems, benefits planning, and day-to-day people operations.
Receive formal, impartial investigations for reported harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy concerns, with documented findings and confidentiality.
Build stronger leaders and workplaces with customized training on compliance, communication, investigations, onboarding, documentation, and respectful workplace practices.
Develop scalable approaches to staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning that align people practices with business goals.
Bring executive-level HR leadership into your organization without the cost of a full-time executive, including strategic guidance and HR meeting participation.
Moving Mountains HR helps organizations replace uncertainty with clear, workable people practices. Whether you need a compliant handbook, a neutral investigation, leadership training, or senior-level strategic guidance, support is shaped around your workforce and business priorities. Flexible passive, active, and fractional CHRO options let you access the right level of expertise while protecting your time, strengthening culture, and managing risk.

See how practical HR guidance helps organizations address challenges and move forward with confidence.
Executive-level HR guidance designed to be practical, flexible, and responsive to your business.
Seasoned HR leadership brings high-level perspective to everyday workforce decisions and complex people challenges.
California-based guidance helps employers navigate demanding state employment requirements with practical, actionable support.
Choose passive, active, or fractional CHRO engagement levels that fit your organization’s changing needs.
Impartial investigations gather facts respectfully while supporting confidentiality and anti-retaliation expectations for all parties.
Experienced leaders making complex HR challenges more manageable.

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.

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.
The four commonly recognized functional areas of HR are staffing and recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. In practice, HR also includes compliance, performance management, workplace investigations, and strategic workforce planning. Moving Mountains HR supports these interconnected functions so policies, leadership decisions, and employee experiences work together rather than in isolation.
Speak with an experienced consultant about your organization’s people needs.
Senior guidance for growing organizations.
Practical guidance for California employers.
Impartial fact-finding workplace support.
Share your organization’s HR challenge and goals. We’ll help identify the support, service package, or strategic guidance that best fits your needs.
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.
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.