Fractional HR & Talent Support

From chaos to strategic growth

We help startups, nonprofits, and growing businesses build the right talent systems, processes, and culture to scale sustainably. Access strategic HR leadership exactly when you need it, without the overhead of a full-time hire.

We know how exhausting it is to hold it all together

You've built something amazing, but now you're running at full speed just to keep up. Your scrappy mentality got you this far, but the duct tape solutions are starting to show cracks. Maybe you're:

Losing good people because you don't have the systems to support them properly

√ Making hiring decisions based on gut instinct instead of strategy

√ Handling HR crises as they pop up instead of preventing them

√ Watching your culture slip as you grow too fast to maintain what made you special

√ Burning yourself out trying to be the CEO, recruiter, and HR department all at once

Here's what happens when you keep patching instead of building: talented people leave for companies with better structure, you miss out on great hires because your process is a mess, and you spend more time firefighting than growing.

You didn't work this hard to watch your business plateau because your people operations can't keep up. You deserve systems that actually support your growth.

The Benefits of choosing Fractional

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    Strategic Systems That Scale

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    Cost-Effective Expertise

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    Immediate Impact

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After two decades of solving people and business challenges, I know what it feels like to be responsible for making it all work. I've been the one rolling up my sleeves in scrappy environments, and also the one leading global initiatives impacting hundreds of thousands of professionals.

My experience spans every aspect of talent and HR (Big Law and Big 4) - from finding and keeping the right people, to building learning systems, to creating cultures where teams actually want to work. I hold my SHRM-SCP, MS in Human Resource Development, and certifications in coaching and talent optimization.

But here's what matters most: I've seen what works and what doesn't when businesses and individuals are in transformation mode. Whether you're building something new or rebuilding what you have, I bring both the strategic perspective and hands-on experience to help you get there.

I’ve been in your shoes

Specialty Areas

We provide strategic fractional support services in the following areas:

    • Designing and conducting employee experience surveys and interviews

    • Creating initiatives to boost employee morale and satisfaction

    • Recognizing and rewarding employees

    • Developing strategies to reduce turnover

    • Assessing and shaping organizational culture

    • Leading change management initiatives

    • Enhancing communication and collaboration

    • Building a resilient and adaptable workforce

    • Develop effective hiring strategies

    • Employer branding and recruitment marketing

    • Streamlining recruitment processes

    • Candidate assessment and selection techniques

    • Interview trainining

    • Establishing continuous feedback and coaching culture

    • Designing performance recognition systems

    • Implementing a 360-degree feedback process

    • Defining learning strategies that align with business strategy

    • Learning personalization

    • Implementing training programs and workshops

    • Learning technology solutions

    • Creating comprehensive onboarding programs

    • Ensuring smooth integration of new hires

    • Providing training and resources for new employees

    • Mentorship and buddy programs

    • Pre-boarding strategy

    • Developing remote work policies and guidelines

    • Supporting employees in remote work and hybrid work environments

    • Ensuring productivity and engagement in remote teams

    • Leveraging technology for effective remote collaboration

    • Meaningful connected teaming in remote and hybrid environments

    • Implementing wellness programs and initiatives

    • Promoting mental health and well-being

    • Providing resources and support for building well-being practices through systems and processes

    • Well-being interventions for individuals, teams, and organizations

Fractional Packages

Our retainer-based packages are structured around U.S. national standards for fractional HR services, giving you predictable costs and strategic HR leadership at a fraction of the price of a full-time hire. Each package includes ongoing support, not just project work.

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Fractional Support

Perfect for: Startups, small teams and businesses

5 Hours/Week

$2,500/month

You're building something amazing, but you need strategic guidance without the full-time overhead. Get expert advisory support to lay strong foundations, stay compliant, and make confident decisions as you grow.

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Fractional Leader

Perfect for: Established businesses

15 Hours/Week

$7,500/month

You've built something substantial and need executive-level partnership to take it to the next level. Get C-suite strategic leadership, board-ready insights, and the transformation guidance that established businesses need to thrive.

Book a Consultation

Retainer Details

All fractional engagements are structured as monthly retainers with flexible terms designed to support growing businesses

  • All fractional engagements are structured as monthly retainers with flexible terms designed to support growing businesses:

    Monthly Commitment: Each package requires a minimum 3-month initial engagement to ensure we can deliver meaningful results and build the systems your business needs.

    Flexible Terms: After the initial 3-month period, agreements continue month-to-month with 30 days' notice for changes or cancellation.

    Hours Structure: Your monthly hours can be used flexibly throughout the month - whether that's weekly sessions, intensive project work, or as-needed strategic support.

  • Strategic Planning & Advisory

    • Monthly strategic planning sessions

    • Email and phone support between meetings

    • Priority response within 24 hours

    Documentation & Tools

    • Meeting notes and action plans

    • Access to HR templates and resources

    • Monthly progress reports and recommendations

    Flexible Delivery

    • Hours can be used for meetings, project work, or strategic consultation

    • Virtual or on-site sessions (within reasonable distance)

    • Emergency support available within your monthly hour allocation

  • Compare this investment to hiring a full-time HR Director at $90,000-$150,000+ annually (plus benefits, taxes, and overhead). Our fractional model delivers senior-level expertise at 60-70% less cost with the flexibility to scale up or down as your business evolves.

    No Hidden Fees

    • Transparent monthly pricing with no setup or cancellation fees

    • All meetings, planning, and strategic work included in your package

    • Additional project work quoted separately if outside scope

Customers will never love a company until employees love it first.
— Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why