A boutique HR consulting partner for growing teams
Senior-level support across HR operations, compliance foundations, and hiring—designed for early-stage and small businesses.
SHRM-CP • Top-Rated Plus on Upwork • 10+ years supporting startups and small businesses
Who I help
Startups (Seed–Series A)
Building the first real people infrastructure.
Founder-led small businesses
Need experienced HR support without a full-time hire.
Teams without internal HR
Looking for steady support across hiring and people operations.
What I do
Fractional HR Leadership
Ongoing senior support to prioritize work, guide decisions, and handle execution.
Hiring & Recruiting Support
Role setup, sourcing strategy, interview process design, and candidate evaluation.
HR Operations
Onboarding and offboarding, documentation, manager support, and day-to-day HR needs.
HR Tools & Process Setup
ATS, HRIS, and PEO selection, implementation, and team enablement.
Compliance Foundations
Worker classification, policies, and baseline practices to reduce risk as you grow.
How it works
Intro call
We discuss goals, constraints, and immediate needs.
Plan & priorities
I outline recommended next steps, scope, and engagement structure.
Onboarding & ongoing support
I get up to speed quickly, then provide hands-on support through a project or retainer.
Most clients start with a short engagement and continue with ongoing support as needs evolve.
About Val
I’m a senior HR and hiring consultant with over a decade of experience supporting startups and small businesses. I work with founders and leadership teams who need experienced HR support that is directly tied to how the business operates and where it is trying to go.
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