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How much do firing consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for firing consultant in the United States is $63,492.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a firing consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Firing Consultant, you need expertise in HR policies, employment law, and organizational change management, generally supported by a degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS), termination documentation, and compliance management tools is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, discretion, and emotional intelligence are crucial for managing sensitive conversations and minimizing conflict. These skills and qualities are important to ensure fair, legally compliant, and respectful terminations that protect both the organization and its departing employees.

What are some common challenges a firing consultant faces when assisting organizations with employee terminations?

Firing Consultants often encounter challenges such as managing emotional reactions from both employees and managers, ensuring all legal and ethical guidelines are followed, and maintaining workplace morale during transitions. They must also navigate complex documentation requirements and provide guidance on communication strategies to minimize potential disputes. Successfully supporting organizations through these sensitive processes requires strong interpersonal skills, up-to-date legal knowledge, and a calm, professional approach.

What is a firing consultant?

A Firing Consultant is a professional who assists organizations with the process of terminating employees. Their role includes advising on legal compliance, preparing documentation, coaching managers on how to conduct termination meetings, and helping ensure that firings are handled respectfully and fairly. By providing expert guidance, Firing Consultants help minimize legal risks, protect company reputation, and support both employers and departing employees during difficult transitions.

What is the difference between Firing Consultant vs Termination Specialist?

AspectFiring ConsultantTermination Specialist
CredentialsHR certifications, legal knowledgeHR certifications, legal compliance training
Work EnvironmentConsults with companies on firing strategiesHandles employee terminations directly
Industry UsageUsed by HR firms and management consultantsEmployed within HR departments or staffing agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding consulting services for firingLooking for termination process roles

While both roles involve employee termination, a Firing Consultant provides expert advice and strategy to organizations on how to conduct firings ethically and legally. In contrast, a Termination Specialist typically manages the actual termination process within an organization, ensuring compliance and proper documentation. The Firing Consultant acts as an external advisor, whereas the Termination Specialist is usually an internal HR professional.

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Infographic showing various Firing Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,492 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

2371m - Electric Distribution Practice Lead, Consulting Engineering

MRINetwork Jobs

Independence, KS • On-site

$84K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Oversee and direct our Client’s Power Distribution Engineering Practice.  The successful candidate will be recognized as a thought leader in electric distribution with direct responsibility for the electric utility growth strategy which includes supporting utility and adjacent market clients, strategic hiring, and leveraging company capabilities for project and program delivery.  Power Distribution projects represent the single greatest growth sector for our client and success in this role requires proven technical expertise, combined with business acumen and consulting methods, to deliver technical and business solutions.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for client pursuit, sales, and developing a book of business
  • Independently plan, pursue, and track industry trends
  • Report on client development status and progress
  • Interface, and client liaison regarding engineering management and project execution matters
  • Work with internal staff and seek external candidates to develop a technical team to execute projects. 
  • Manage the budgets and schedules for all workflow to the team
  • Directly manage supervisors of teams in department
  • Work with internal supervisors and client to drive business processes to make sure workflow and workload is efficient and effective
  • Work out resolutions to disagreements between client and internal team on processes and issues
  • Responsible for all personnel issues from hiring, firing, promotions, demotions, attendance issues, scheduling, and performance reviews
  • Utilize Microsoft Office and customer-specific software/ applications to complete all tasks
  • Drive development and training of team through supervisors and internal programs; anticipate potential training needs
  • Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations

Qualifications:

  • BSEE or similar required
  • Licensed Professional Engineer Preferred; PMP a plus
  • 10+ years of electric utility industry engineering experience with significant background in Distribution Engineering -- Prior Consulting Engineering is required
  • Experienced customizing offerings to create customer value and to lower engagement costs - technical solution management and strategic outsourcing
  • Demonstrated leadership skills managing large teams of diverse skill sets
  • Excellent oral and written communication, client facing, people management skills
  • High level of personal character and integrity
  • Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project

Company Brief:

Leading design engineering firm in continuous operation for nearly 100 years and enjoying exceptional growth and profitability, our client is focused on large infrastructure projects and engineering solutions for utility and large industrial clients in water, wastewater gas and electric.

 

2371m- Electric Distribution Practice Lead, Consulting Engineering

Visit our website for more details www.mriheadhunter.com

This position is being offered through Management Recruiters of Bonita Springs, Inc., who proudly supports Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment.  We are committed to workforce diversity.  M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.  Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time.

Key Words:

Electric Distribution Power Delivery Electric Utility grade energy distribution Manager Director consulting design engineer PE BSEE power Option T&D distribution engineering program management project management