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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.
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.
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:
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.
HR consulting proves especially valuable during periods of change—when launching new initiatives, experiencing growth, addressing compliance concerns, or implementing new systems.
For organizations with some internal HR capacity, our services complement and enhance your existing resources:
We work collaboratively with your internal resources, respecting existing relationships while adding valuable expertise and bandwidth.
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:
We understand the small business environment and design our support to maximize impact while respecting resource constraints.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Please reach us at kjipp@katiejippconsulting.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Consider consulting if you're experiencing challenges like increasing employee turnover, compliance concerns, difficulty attracting talent, employee relations issues, or uncertainty about HR best practices. Other indicators include spending too much leadership time on HR matters, rapid growth, or preparing for significant organizational changes. Our initial consultation can help assess your specific needs.
Consulting costs vary based on the scope of work, level of expertise required, and engagement structure. Project-based work is typically priced as a fixed fee based on estimated time and deliverables. Ongoing fractional support is usually structured as a monthly retainer based on the expected time commitment. During our consultation, we'll discuss your needs and provide transparent pricing options.
HR consultants provide flexibility, objectivity, and broad expertise that's difficult to find in a single employee. The consulting relationship eliminates employment costs like benefits, payroll taxes, and office space while providing access to specialized knowledge gained across multiple organizations. Unlike employees, consultants can scale support up or down as your needs change without the complexity of hiring or termination processes.
Timeframes vary depending on your specific challenges and goals. Some improvements, like clarifying policies or streamlining processes, may yield benefits within weeks. More complex initiatives, such as culture change or implementing comprehensive performance management systems, typically take months to fully realize. We'll establish clear timelines and milestones for your specific engagement.
The return on investment for HR consulting can be assessed through a variety of factors, including turnover rates, hiring efficiency, compliance, employee engagement, and leadership time saved on HR tasks. We can collaborate with you to develop metrics that align with your HR functionality and overall business operations, helping to track progress and identify areas of improvement over time.
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Katie Jipp, MS, PHR
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