HR Compliance
Identify policy, handbook, procedure, and employee-document gaps through compliance audits, updated documentation, and practical recommendations aligned with California employment requirements.
Moving Mountains HR delivers practical, executive-level HR guidance for San Diego businesses that need stronger people systems without the cost of a full-time internal team. From California compliance and workplace investigations to leadership training and fractional CHRO support, we help employers reduce risk, address employee challenges, and build confident, productive workplaces in a changing regulatory environment.

Flexible HR support that helps employers manage compliance, people challenges, and sustainable organizational growth.
Identify policy, handbook, procedure, and employee-document gaps through compliance audits, updated documentation, and practical recommendations aligned with California employment requirements.
Access project-based or ongoing HR support for policies, recruitment assistance, benefits planning, performance systems, and day-to-day people operations without adding internal overhead.
Receive formal, impartial investigations into harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy concerns, including neutral interviews, evidence review, and documented findings.
Build stronger supervisors and teams through customized training on communication, documentation, performance management, respectful workplaces, onboarding, and California employment compliance.
Develop scalable approaches to staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and workplace culture that connect people decisions with your organization’s business objectives.
Gain senior-level HR leadership, meeting participation, strategic guidance, and on-demand support when your organization needs executive expertise without a full-time CHRO.
Moving Mountains HR helps San Diego employers turn complex HR responsibilities into clear, workable systems. Whether you need a one-time compliance review, ongoing guidance, or fractional leadership, our support is tailored to your workforce, industry, and goals. We bring a practical understanding of California employment expectations so you can strengthen documentation, improve employee experiences, and spend more time focused on running your business.

See how thoughtful HR guidance helps organizations handle workplace challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Get practical HR guidance designed to protect your business and support your people.
Founder-led expertise brings seasoned, executive-level perspective to everyday HR decisions and complex workforce challenges.
Strong California employment-law knowledge helps San Diego employers address compliance expectations with practical, current guidance.
Choose project-based, passive, active, or fractional CHRO support that fits your organization’s changing needs.
Impartial investigations and respectful processes help California workplaces address sensitive concerns with care and thoroughness.
Experienced leaders dedicated 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.
A human resources consultant provides specialized guidance on the people, compliance, and organizational issues that affect a business. Services can include reviewing employee handbooks and policies, developing HR processes, advising on performance management, training supervisors, supporting recruitment, investigating workplace concerns, and building long-term HR strategy. Consultants give organizations access to expertise without requiring a full-time internal HR executive.
Speak with our team about practical support for your workplace.
Flexible virtual, phone, and in-person HR support for organizations across California and the United States.
California & U.S.
Service Area
Virtual or Phone
Consultation Options
Flexible Tiers
Support Model
Ask about an engagement tailored to your business needs.
Practical guidance for California employment requirements.
Senior HR guidance for growing organizations.
Tailored support for workplace priorities.
Tell us about your organization, current HR needs, and goals. Our team will help you identify a practical path for compliance, people support, or strategic guidance.
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.