HR Compliance
Identify compliance gaps and update policies, procedures, and employment practices with support designed around California requirements and practical business needs.
Build a stronger, more compliant workplace with executive-level HR guidance tailored to your business. Moving Mountains HR helps Orange County employers navigate California’s evolving employment requirements, strengthen people practices, and address sensitive workplace concerns with practical support. From compliance documents and investigations to fractional leadership, we provide the clarity and confidence to keep your organization moving forward.

Practical HR support for compliance, leadership, employee relations, and sustainable organizational growth.
Identify compliance gaps and update policies, procedures, and employment practices with support designed around California requirements and practical business needs.
Review handbooks, policies, applications, evaluations, disciplinary records, and other employee-facing documents, then receive a detailed compliance report with recommended updates.
Conduct formal, impartial investigations into harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy concerns through neutral interviews, evidence review, and documented findings.
Access flexible outsourced HR support for policy development, recruitment assistance, performance systems, benefits planning, and day-to-day people challenges.
Equip supervisors and employees with customized training on California compliance, respectful workplaces, performance management, documentation, onboarding, and conflict resolution.
Gain senior-level HR strategy, meeting participation, and high-level guidance without the cost or commitment of a full-time HR executive.
Moving Mountains HR gives Orange County businesses access to the HR expertise needed to manage risk, support employees, and make informed people decisions. Whether you need a one-time compliance audit, ongoing HR partnership, or fractional CHRO guidance, services are tailored to your workforce and goals. With California employment rules changing regularly, clear documentation and practical strategy can help protect your organization while building a productive workplace culture.

See how practical HR guidance helps organizations move forward with greater confidence.
Executive-level guidance made practical for businesses managing real workplace challenges.
California-based guidance helps Orange County employers address complex state employment requirements with greater clarity.
Founder-led expertise brings seasoned HR perspective, including deep experience in the healthcare industry.
Choose project-based, passive, active, or fractional CHRO support that fits your organization’s needs.
Impartial investigations help Orange County workplaces address concerns respectfully, thoroughly, and with documented findings.
Experienced leadership focused on 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.
Moving Mountains HR provides compliance support, HR document audits, policy and handbook development, outsourced HR, workplace investigations, training, performance management, HR strategy, and fractional CHRO services. Support can be structured as a focused project or an ongoing engagement. The goal is to give small and mid-size employers practical guidance that supports compliant, productive workplaces without requiring a full-time internal HR executive.
Speak with our team about practical support for your workplace.
Flexible HR guidance for businesses across Orange County, California, and throughout the United States.
Orange County
Service Area
Virtual & Phone
Consultation Options
Since 2023
Founded
Ask about services tailored to your organization and workforce.
Guidance informed by California employment requirements.
Strategic HR guidance for growing businesses.
Impartial process for workplace concerns.
Tell us about your HR needs and a member of our team will help identify the right next step.
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.