Scalable HR solutions that adapt to your growth stage.
Expert HR Support Tailored to Your Business Needs
Facing complex people management challenges requiring expertise without a full-time HR department? Fractional HR consulting gives you access to professional human resources guidance without the overhead of an employee. Focus on your core business and ensure your people management practices support your goals.
Less HR Stress, More Business Success.
What is HR Consulting?
HR consulting provides specialized human resources expertise to organizations on an as-needed basis. Unlike an in-house HR department, consultants bring external perspective, broad industry knowledge, and flexible support that can scale with your needs. HR consultants help organizations address specific challenges, implement best practices, ensure compliance, and develop strategic people management approaches that drive business success.
Our consulting services range from focused projects addressing specific needs to ongoing support functioning as your virtual HR department. We customize our approach based on your organizational size, industry, growth stage, and unique challenges.
Understanding Fractional HR
Fractional HR is a flexible model where organizations engage an experienced HR professional for a portion of their time rather than hiring a full-time resource. This approach:
- Provides access to senior-level HR expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire
- Scales support up or down based on changing business needs
- Offers specialized knowledge without the commitment of a permanent position
- Allows organizations to budget predictably for HR support
Fractional HR arrangements typically involve regular, ongoing support—perhaps several days per week or month—creating consistency while maintaining flexibility. This model works particularly well for growing businesses that need professional HR leadership but don't require a full-time employee.
Who Benefits from HR Consulting?
- Small and mid-size businesses (10-100 employees) - Organizations large enough to need formal HR practices but not yet ready for a full-time HR department
- Growing startups - Companies experiencing rapid growth requiring scalable HR infrastructure
- Professional service firms - Law firms, accounting practices, and other professional service businesses focused on client work
- Non-profit organizations - Mission-driven organizations seeking to maximize limited resources
- Companies in transition - Businesses experiencing leadership changes, restructuring, or expansion
HR consulting proves especially valuable during periods of change—when launching new initiatives, experiencing growth, addressing compliance concerns, or implementing new systems.
How We Supplement Your Existing Team
For organizations with some internal HR capacity, our services complement and enhance your existing resources:
- Providing specialized expertise - Offering advanced knowledge in areas like compensation, compliance, or employee relations
- Supporting strategic initiatives - Leading or assisting with major projects like handbook development or performance management systems
- Filling temporary gaps - Covering during leaves of absence or periods of transition
- Mentoring junior HR staff - Developing the capabilities of your internal team
- Offering an external perspective - Providing objective insights and best practices from across industries
We work collaboratively with your internal resources, respecting existing relationships while adding valuable expertise and bandwidth.
Supporting Small Business Success
Small businesses face unique HR challenges, including limited resources, competing priorities, and the need for HR practices that scale. Our approach specifically addresses these needs by:
- Providing right-sized solutions - Implementing HR practices appropriate for your organization's size and complexity
- Focusing on high-impact areas - Identifying and addressing the HR functions that will deliver the greatest value
- Ensuring compliance - Navigating complex regulations that apply regardless of company size
- Building scalable foundations - Creating systems that grow with your business
- Offering practical tools - Providing templates, checklists, and frameworks that simplify HR processes
We understand the small business environment and design our support to maximize impact while respecting resource constraints.
Flexible HR Support Tailored to Your Needs
Strategic Advisory
Strategic Advisory
Strategic Advisory
High-level guidance for leadership teams on HR strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning. This typically involves monthly or quarterly meetings to address big-picture HR considerations and align people strategies with business objectives.
HR Leadership
Strategic Advisory
Strategic Advisory
Comprehensive oversight of your HR function, including policy development, compliance management, employee relations, and performance systems. This often involves regular weekly or bi-weekly engagement to provide consistent direction and management of your HR processes.
Operational Support
Specialized Expertise
Specialized Expertise
Hands-on assistance with day-to-day HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee communications. This also includes editing or creating HR policies and updating employee handbooks to ensure compliance with current regulations and alignment with organizational goals. This may involve more frequent interaction to handle specific operational tasks.
Specialized Expertise
Specialized Expertise
Specialized Expertise
Focused support in particular HR domains such as compensation, compliance, or talent development. This targeted approach addresses specific needs while allowing you to handle other HR functions internally or through other resources.
Project-Based vs. Ongoing Support
Project-Based Consulting
- Focus: Specific initiatives with defined deliverables and timelines
- Duration: Typically weeks to months until project completion
- Examples: Employee handbook creation, compensation structure design, build career paths and succession planning, performance management system implementation
- Best for: Organizations with specific, time-limited HR needs or those wanting to "test the waters" before committing to ongoing support
Many clients begin with a specific project and transition to ongoing support as they experience the value of professional HR guidance. Others maintain a hybrid approach, combining regular fractional support with periodic project-focused initiatives.
Ready to Explore HR Consulting Options? Discover how flexible HR solutions can support your business goals while addressing your unique people management challenges. Let's discuss which approach would best serve your organization.
Ongoing Fractional HR
- Focus: Comprehensive HR management across multiple functions
- Duration: Continuous support with regular engagement (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
- Examples: Acting as your HR director/manager for a portion of the week, providing consistent guidance across all HR functions
- Best for: Organizations needing regular HR leadership without a full-time resource
Many clients begin with a specific project and transition to ongoing support as they experience the value of professional HR guidance. Others maintain a hybrid approach, combining regular fractional support with periodic project-focused initiatives.
Ready to Explore HR Consulting Options? Discover how flexible HR solutions can support your business goals while addressing your unique people management challenges. Let's discuss which approach would best serve your organization.
Ready to Explore Your HR Consulting Options?
Discover how flexible HR solutions can support your business goals while addressing your unique people management challenges. Let's discuss which approach would best serve your organization. HR consulting isn’t just about policies and compliance—it’s a powerful tool for driving business success. More than a service, it’s a partnership that helps you build a strong foundation for growth, efficiency, and a thriving workplace culture.
Whether you need high-level strategic guidance, hands-on operational support, or specialized expertise, our flexible solutions are designed to meet your unique needs at every stage.
"My approach to HR consulting delivers on my promise: Less HR Stress, More Business Success. I handle the complexities while you focus on what matters, transforming your HR function into a strategic advantage that propels your business forward."
~ Katie Jipp, MS, PHR
Let’s create an HR strategy that works for you—one that supports your people, strengthens your business, and fuels long-term success. Reach out today to get started!
Katie Jipp, MS, PHR
Human Resources Consultant
Katie Jipp, MS, PHR
Human Resources Consultant
(563) 508-3260
Katie Jipp Consulting Corp.
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