services
senior hr leadership.
without the full‑time executive.
hghr is for companies that need more than admin hr help but don’t need a full‑time chief people officer yet. we figure out what’s going on, advise on the decisions, and put systems in place so the same problems stop coming back.
we work with
- the ceo directly
- alongside a coo
- in partnership with an existing hr manager
- with the office administrator who carries people operations today
i. signature
hr audits
a clear look at how your people practices are holding up, including the problems you haven’t spotted yet. you get prioritized recommendations and a roadmap.
focus areas
- employment practices + risk
- hr infrastructure
- leadership + management
- organizational effectiveness
- talent + performance
- multi-state considerations
ii.
ongoing hr partnerships
a senior hr leader working inside your business on an ongoing basis. we advise leadership, coach managers, handle the sensitive issues, and build the infrastructure. the scope is set around your company and adjusted as it changes.
begins at $3,000/month.
may include
- strategic hr advisory
- ceo + leadership support
- employee relations guidance
- policy + process development
- performance management
- management coaching
- organizational design
- hr infrastructure + systems
- risk management
- workforce planning
- compensation guidance
- change management
- support for difficult employment decisions
iii.
leadership + monthly management training
most managers get promoted because they were great at the work, and nobody trained them to lead. you see it in turnover, slow decisions, and executives getting pulled into problems their managers should own. we train the managers and fix the roles and structure around them. our monthly management trainings keep that going all year, not just once.
may include
- monthly management trainings
- manager development
- performance conversations
- documentation training
- leadership accountability
- coaching
- organizational assessments
- role clarity + reporting structures
- succession planning
- workforce planning
- leadership offsites + alignment
the leadership development series
a practical, 12-month program that gives new and experienced managers the skills, confidence, and tools to lead people well. it combines interactive workshops, real-world scenarios, and practical tools, and each series is tailored to your industry, management structure, and priorities.
topics include stepping into leadership, setting expectations, feedback and difficult conversations, coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, hiring and onboarding, and leading through change.
iv.
employee relations + compassionate terminations
complaints, investigations, performance problems, terminations. we walk leaders through them with good judgment and solid documentation. sometimes the answer is coaching someone up. sometimes it’s letting them go. either way it should be fair, documented, and handled with respect. that includes compassionate terminations: we plan them with you, prepare the documentation, help with the conversation, and support the team afterward.
hghr is not a law firm and does not replace employment counsel.
may include
- compassionate terminations
- employee complaints
- workplace investigations
- disciplinary processes
- termination planning + execution
- documentation standards
- management conflict
- policy interpretation
- employment risk assessment
v.
infrastructure + special projects
the day-to-day machinery of hr: onboarding, records, workflows, and systems, set up to run the same way every time as you grow. plus one-off projects with a clear scope, start, and finish.
infrastructure
- onboarding + offboarding
- hr technology
- employee records
- hr workflows + procedures
- performance systems
- policy frameworks
- reporting
- manager resources
projects
- handbook development
- policy reviews
- leadership workshops
- keynotes, panels + speaking
- compensation projects
- performance management redesign
- hr technology implementation
add-on
embedded recruiting
for monthly partnership clients, we can step in as your recruiting team for the roles that matter most. we write the role, source and screen candidates, run the process with your hiring managers, and help you close. add it when you’re hiring, and drop it when you’re not.
may include
- role scoping + job descriptions
- sourcing + outreach
- screening + interview design
- hiring manager coaching
- offers + onboarding handoff
available à la carte to ongoing hr partnership clients.
how engagements work
from the first conversation to the work itself.
i.
introductory consultation
we learn about the business, the team, and what’s prompting the conversation. you learn how we work.
ii.
assessment
an hr audit, or a scoped discovery, so recommendations rest on what’s actually happening.
iii.
recommendations + roadmap
what to fix first, in what order, and how we’d work together: an ongoing partnership, a project, or both.
iv.
implementation
we do the work alongside your team, and revisit the engagement as the business changes.
investment
- ongoing hr partnerships (monthly retainer)from $3,000/mo
- hr auditsscoped to your company
- special projectsscoped individually
- embedded recruitingadd-on for partnership clients
so we’re clear, hghr is not
a payroll company · a recruiting agency · an hr software reseller · a template library · a law firm · a consultancy that tells leadership what it wants to hear.
not sure where to start? start with an audit.
schedule an hr audit consultation →faq
questions we hear a lot.
don’t see yours? book a call and ask us directly.
book time with hailey →what is fractional hr?
it’s senior hr leadership on a part-time basis. you get the judgment and experience of a seasoned hr executive, plus a team behind it, without hiring a full-time chief people officer.
how do ongoing partnerships work?
partnerships run on a monthly retainer, starting at $3,000 a month. we agree on the focus areas together, then we become your go-to for people questions: advising leadership, supporting managers, and doing the work to put the right structure in place. we revisit the scope as your business changes.
what does it cost?
ongoing partnerships begin at $3,000 a month. hr audits and special projects are scoped to your company after a first conversation, so you’ll know the investment before anything begins. embedded recruiting is priced separately as an add-on.
where should we start?
most clients start with a 30-minute introductory call. from there, many begin with an hr audit so we can see what’s actually happening before recommending a path.
do you work with companies that already have an hr person?
yes. we often work alongside an existing hr manager or the office manager who has been carrying hr. we add senior support and structure, and we help your team grow into the role.
what kinds of companies do you work with?
growing companies that have outgrown informal hr but aren’t ready for a full-time chief people officer. we specialize in architecture, engineering, construction, and design, and in life sciences and healthcare innovation, and we work with other industries too.
where are you located?
we’re based in boston and work with clients in boston, miami, san francisco, and across the country. much of our work happens remotely, and we’re on site when it matters.
do you offer recruiting?
yes. embedded recruiting is an à la carte add-on for monthly partnership clients. we act as your recruiting team for key roles, from writing the job to helping you close the hire.
can you help with terminations and investigations?
yes. we guide leaders through complaints, workplace investigations, performance issues, and terminations, and we handle separations with care and documentation.
do you handle payroll or benefits administration?
we’re not a payroll company. we advise on benefits strategy and renewals and help you choose and set up the right systems and vendors.
who will we work with?
every engagement is led by an experienced hr professional who guides the strategy, oversees the work, and stays your main point of contact.
are you a law firm?
no. hghr does not provide legal advice. when a situation calls for an employment attorney, we’ll tell you and work alongside your counsel.
does hailey speak at events?
yes. hailey speaks and moderates panels on leadership and the people side of business. use the contact form and choose “speaking + panels.”