Leadership Consultancy and Training Services That Deliver

Build confident leaders, clearer people practices, and stronger teams with guidance tailored to your organization. Moving Mountains HR combines practical training, strategic HR insight, and fractional executive support to help small and mid-size businesses address performance, communication, and workplace risk. Equip your managers with tools they can use immediately while creating an accountable, compliant culture built for sustainable growth.

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Our Leadership Consultancy and Training Services

Practical leadership development and executive-level HR guidance designed around your workforce, culture, and growth objectives.

Leadership Development

Customized workshops, leadership series, and coaching help supervisors strengthen communication, documentation, conflict resolution, and respectful workplace practices with real-world tools they can apply immediately.

HR Strategy

Strategic HR guidance aligns staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and scalable people systems with your business objectives, helping leaders make informed decisions as the organization grows.

Fractional CHRO Support

Access high-level HR leadership without the commitment of a full-time executive. Fractional CHRO support provides meeting participation, strategic perspective, and responsive guidance for complex people decisions.

Practical Leadership Support

Develop Leaders Who Move Business Forward

Effective leadership requires more than a one-time presentation. Moving Mountains HR tailors training and consulting to your industry, workforce, culture, and goals, pairing practical learning with strategic support. From supervisor development and performance conversations to retention planning and HR systems, we help leaders turn expectations into consistent action. Choose a focused workshop, ongoing coaching, or fractional CHRO partnership that fits the level of guidance your business needs.

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Support That Sticks

Leadership Results

See how practical HR guidance helps organizations build confident leaders and stronger 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?

Executive-level HR support built to make complex people challenges manageable.

Executive Insight

Seasoned HR leadership delivers practical guidance for complex people decisions and organizational growth.

Customized Training

Programs reflect your industry, workforce, culture, goals, and the situations leaders face daily.

Flexible Support

Choose focused projects, ongoing support, or fractional CHRO involvement that matches your needs.

Compliance Focus

California-based expertise helps leaders build practices that support compliant, respectful, productive workplaces.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Experienced HR leaders focused on practical business 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 leadership consultancy include?

Leadership consultancy provides structured guidance to help managers lead people more effectively and align workforce practices with business goals. Moving Mountains HR can address leadership communication, supervisor development, performance management, employee relations, retention, HR strategy, and workplace risk. Support may take the form of a focused project, customized training, ongoing advisory support, or fractional CHRO involvement in HR meetings and planning.

How are leadership training programs customized?

Can leadership training be delivered virtually or in person?

What is a fractional CHRO, and when should I use one?

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Still Have Leadership Questions?

Speak with our team about practical support for your managers.

Built on Trust

Awards and Recognition

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California Registered

California-based HR consulting support for employers.

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Executive-Level Support

Senior HR guidance for growing organizations.

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Neutral Investigations

Impartial workplace fact-finding and reporting.

Strengthen Your Leaders and Workplace

Share your leadership or HR challenge, 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.