Human Resources Consultant

The Abortion Fund of Maryland (AFM) invites interested and qualified consulting firms or individuals to submit a proposal to provide Human Resource Consulting Services. Firms or individuals should be able to provide one-off project support, including policy creation and review, as well as ongoing day-to-day HR support. We intend to engage a consultant for 2026/2027, with the option to extend the scope and budget as needed. Overview of Services Needed Ongoing HR Support Providing advice on specific employment law questions Offering guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures Managing individual disciplinary or grievance cases Staff handbook and HR policy creation and review Drafting and updating employment contracts Providing third-party channels for staff support Delivering proactive updates on employment law changes before they take effect Ad-hoc Project Support Reviewing the employee handbook and offering recommendations Conducting salary benchmarking research and analysis Reviewing onboarding and offboarding policies and providing recommendations Supporting additional projects as needed Proposal Requirements Contact Information Applicant name, primary contact name, number, and email address A Brief Executive Summary The summary should describe the firm/individual in terms of size, structure, areas of expertise in relation to desired qualifications, length of existence, types of services provided, etc. Proposal Narrative The Proposal Narrative should demonstrate your understanding of the AFM's mission, values, and HR consulting needs; relevant experience serving nonprofit or mission-driven organizations; qualifications; proposed approach and methodology; commitment to equitable and inclusive HR practices; service delivery model; and the value the consultant will bring to the engagement. Include examples of similar work and at least three professional references for comparable projects. Team and Credentials Include the profiles of essential personnel who would work with AFM, including resumes of key staff and biographies of the proposed team members. If multiple team members will be collaborating on this project, please indicate how many hours each team member is expected to devote to the project. Proposed Budget An itemized and detailed budget that outlines expenses necessary to accomplish the desired deliverables. Please indicate the total estimated hours of work included in this budget proposal. Consultant Qualifications Required: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) expertise Policy and employee handbook development Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws Proven success in providing HR support to mission-driven organizations Experience with employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution Education in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field Preferred: Compensation and classification experience Experience designing and implementing performance evaluations, including for Executive Directors Project management and implementation experience Talent acquisition and workforce planning experience Organizational development and change management experience Estimated Timeline RFP Released: September 22, 2026 Proposals Due: October 6, 2026 Interviews: Early October Consultant Notified: Mid-October Work Begins: Early November, in conversation with selected consultant We anticipate a 6-12 month commitment from our chosen consultant with the potential to extend as needed. Budget The Abortion Fund of Maryland welcomes proposals of up to $30,000. The budget range is negotiable based on the proposed scope of work. Selection Process All submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee. AFM will conduct virtual interviews to explore capacity and compatibility before making our selection to retain consultant(s).