HR Strategy
Develop practical people strategies for staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and scalable HR systems that support your organization’s goals and growth.
Build a stronger, more organized workforce with practical guidance from Moving Mountains HR. Our workforce management consulting solutions help small and mid-size organizations align people practices with business goals, strengthen performance, address compliance exposure, and access executive-level HR support without the cost of a full-time internal leadership role. Explore flexible, tailored support for the challenges shaping your team today.

Flexible HR consulting services designed to improve compliance, performance, leadership, and sustainable organizational growth.
Develop practical people strategies for staffing, retention, compensation, benefits, and scalable HR systems that support your organization’s goals and growth.
Access senior-level HR guidance, meeting participation, and strategic support without the overhead of hiring a full-time HR executive.
Create clearer expectations, constructive feedback practices, and responsive support for employee performance concerns while helping teams stay engaged.
Outsource essential HR functions, including policy development, recruitment assistance, compliance support, and strategic guidance, through ongoing or project-based engagements.
Equip supervisors and employees with practical training in communication, documentation, hiring, conflict resolution, respectful workplaces, and performance management.
Identify policy and procedure gaps, update employee-facing documents, and build stronger compliance foundations through audits, document creation, and support packages.
Workforce management is more than administering HR tasks—it is about creating systems that help people and business priorities move forward together. Moving Mountains HR provides tailored support for staffing, retention, performance, compliance, and workplace culture. From a focused project to ongoing fractional CHRO guidance, we help leaders make informed decisions, reduce avoidable risk, and build practices employees can understand and use.

See how thoughtful HR guidance helps organizations address people challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Get practical, executive-level HR support shaped around your organization’s goals and workforce needs.
Seasoned HR leadership brings high-level guidance to organizations without a full-time executive hire.
Choose passive, active, or fractional CHRO support that fits your priorities and level of engagement.
California-based guidance helps employers navigate demanding employment requirements with practical, actionable HR systems.
Impartial investigations gather facts respectfully while supporting confidentiality, anti-retaliation education, and fair workplace practices.
Experienced leaders focused on practical, people-centered HR guidance.

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 WFM, or workforce management, consultant helps organizations plan, organize, and improve the way they manage employees. Their work can include workforce strategy, staffing and retention planning, performance systems, HR policies, leadership guidance, and employee relations support. A consultant evaluates current practices, identifies gaps or risks, and recommends practical systems that align people decisions with the organization’s operational and business goals.
Speak with an HR professional about practical support for your organization.
Practical guidance for complex California employment requirements.
Senior HR guidance tailored for growing organizations.
Impartial, respectful workplace claim review process.
Tell us about your workforce priorities, HR challenges, or compliance concerns. We will help you explore a practical support path.
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.