Upper Arlington Ionwave #UA26-1

Interim Human Resources Consulting Services for Leadership Transition

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking interim Human Resources consulting services to support its Department of City Manager during a leadership transition period. - Government Buyer: - City of Upper Arlington, Department of City Manager - Scope of Services: - Interim HR Director-level leadership and operational support for approximately twelve months - Labor relations guidance and collective bargaining assistance - Compensation and benefits management - Compliance auditing, including OSHA and FMLA - Injury management and compliance oversight - Performance evaluation process review and development - Recruitment support for seasonal and part-time staffing - Internal capacity building through coaching and mentorship - Administrative coordination, report preparation, and meeting attendance - Staff and Organization: - Support for a team of 3.25 HR staff and approximately 340 employees across 10 departments - Unique Requirements: - Mentorship for the transitioning HR Manager - Recommendations for long-term HR structure improvements - Maintain service continuity during the transition - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified HR consulting firms with relevant public-sector experience.

Description

The City of Upper Arlington is soliciting proposals from qualified Human Resources consulting firms to provide interim HR leadership and operational support. The contract duration is approximately twelve months to cover the transition period following the retirement of the current HR Director. The scope includes labor relations, compensation and benefits management, injury reports and compliance, performance evaluation, recruitment, internal capacity building, and administrative support. Proposals must be submitted through IonWave by January 23, 2026, and the project is already awarded.

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