Human Resources Consulting & Outsourcing Services

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.

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Our Human Resources Consulting & Outsourcing Services

Flexible HR expertise for compliance, employee relations, leadership development, and long-term organizational growth.

HR Compliance

Identify policy, procedure, handbook, and employee-document gaps with an expert review, practical recommendations, and support for building stronger compliant HR foundations.

Workplace Investigations

Address harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy concerns through formal, impartial investigations that include interviews, evidence review, documented findings, and anti-retaliation education.

Outsourced HR

Access project-based or ongoing HR assistance for policy development, recruitment, benefits planning, performance systems, and strategic guidance without maintaining a full internal department.

Training Programs

Strengthen supervisors and teams through customized workshops, coaching, and learning resources focused on compliance, communication, documentation, employee relations, and respectful workplace practices.

HR Strategy

Develop scalable approaches to staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and workplace practices that align people decisions with your organization’s business objectives.

Fractional CHRO

Gain executive-level HR leadership through flexible fractional CHRO support for high-level planning, HR meetings, culture development, compliance, and performance management.

Flexible Expert Guidance

Executive HR Support Built Around You

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.

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Trusted HR Partnership

Client Success Stories

See how thoughtful HR guidance helps organizations handle complex people and compliance challenges.

"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?

Practical, executive-level guidance for the HR decisions that matter most.

Executive Perspective

Founder-led guidance brings seasoned HR expertise to businesses without full-time executive overhead.

California Knowledge

California-based support helps employers address the state’s demanding, evolving employment compliance landscape.

Flexible Engagement

Choose project work, passive support, active participation, or fractional CHRO-level strategic involvement.

Neutral Process

Impartial investigations help California and nationwide employers assess concerns fairly, respectfully, and confidentially.

Meet Our HR Leadership

Experienced leaders committed to practical, people-centered 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 can HR help you with?

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.

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Have More HR Questions?

Speak with an experienced advisor about your organization’s next HR priority.

Built on Trust

Awards and Recognition

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Founder-Led Expertise

Executive-level HR guidance for growing organizations.

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California-Based Support

Practical insight for evolving employment requirements.

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Flexible HR Services

Project and ongoing support options available.

Move Forward With Confident HR Decisions

Tell us about your HR challenge and goals. We’ll help identify a practical next step for your organization.

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.