HR Compliance
Identify policy, procedure, handbook, and employee-document gaps with an expert review, practical recommendations, and support for building stronger compliant HR foundations.
Build a stronger, more compliant workplace with practical guidance from Moving Mountains HR. From policies and performance systems to neutral investigations and fractional executive support, we help small and mid-size businesses manage people challenges with greater clarity. Choose focused project help or ongoing HR partnership designed to reduce risk, support employees, and free leaders to focus on business growth.

Flexible HR expertise for compliance, employee relations, leadership development, and long-term organizational growth.
Identify policy, procedure, handbook, and employee-document gaps with an expert review, practical recommendations, and support for building stronger compliant HR foundations.
Address harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy concerns through formal, impartial investigations that include interviews, evidence review, documented findings, and anti-retaliation education.
Access project-based or ongoing HR assistance for policy development, recruitment, benefits planning, performance systems, and strategic guidance without maintaining a full internal department.
Strengthen supervisors and teams through customized workshops, coaching, and learning resources focused on compliance, communication, documentation, employee relations, and respectful workplace practices.
Develop scalable approaches to staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and workplace practices that align people decisions with your organization’s business objectives.
Gain executive-level HR leadership through flexible fractional CHRO support for high-level planning, HR meetings, culture development, compliance, and performance management.
Moving Mountains HR brings the practical support of an experienced HR leader to organizations that need more than generic advice. Whether you are updating a handbook, navigating an employee concern, strengthening management practices, or planning for growth, services can be tailored to your priorities. Flexible passive, active, and fractional CHRO support options let you access the right level of guidance without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive hire.

See how thoughtful HR guidance helps organizations handle complex people and compliance challenges.
Practical, executive-level guidance for the HR decisions that matter most.
Founder-led guidance brings seasoned HR expertise to businesses without full-time executive overhead.
California-based support helps employers address the state’s demanding, evolving employment compliance landscape.
Choose project work, passive support, active participation, or fractional CHRO-level strategic involvement.
Impartial investigations help California and nationwide employers assess concerns fairly, respectfully, and confidentially.
Experienced leaders committed to practical, people-centered HR support.

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.
HR can help with the systems and decisions that shape the employee experience and reduce organizational risk. Common needs include compliant handbooks and policies, hiring and onboarding, performance feedback, employee relations, investigations, manager training, compensation and benefits planning, and retention strategy. Moving Mountains HR also provides ongoing support and fractional CHRO guidance when leaders need experienced perspective without hiring a full-time executive.
Speak with an experienced advisor about your organization’s next HR priority.
Executive-level HR guidance for growing organizations.
Practical insight for evolving employment requirements.
Project and ongoing support options available.
Tell us about your HR challenge and goals. We’ll help identify a practical next step for your organization.
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.