Bold, Human-Centered HR Systems That Actually Work

We build HR systems for the people they're meant to serve. No gatekeeping. No sugarcoating. Just real systems rooted in equity, clarity, and trust – so your team can rise, thrive, and do their best damn work.

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Our Services

We design equity-centered HR systems that are efficient and values-aligned. Best for small to medium-sized businesses who want strategic, people-first HR support.

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Compliance, Risk, and HR Foundations

Build a solid foundation that protects your business and gives you confidence you're "set up right" across all states.

What's included:

Handbook and policy development, worker classification (W-2 vs 1099; exempt vs non-exempt), state/local compliance, leave/ADA processes, mandatory trainings, required postings, recordkeeping, I-9/E-Verify audits.

Why it matters:

Minimizes legal and financial risk and gives owners confidence they're operating compliantly across states.

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Payroll, Benefits, and HR Ops Setup

Ensure people are paid correctly and operations run smoothly without consuming owner or manager bandwidth.

What's included:

Selecting/configuring payroll and HRIS, time/attendance and PTO rules, benefits plan selection with broker coordination, onboarding/offboarding workflows, ACA/COBRA coordination, multi-state tax registrations, process documentation.

Why it matters:

Ensures people are paid correctly and operations run smoothly without consuming owner/manager bandwidth.

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Recruiting and Onboarding Program

Reduce time-to-hire and early attrition while improving quality-of-hire and presenting a professional candidate experience.

What's included:

Role scoping and job descriptions, sourcing strategy and tool setup (ATS), structured interview kits, offer templates and comp guidelines, background checks, new-hire paperwork packets, 30/60/90-day plans.

Why it matters:

Reduces time-to-hire and early attrition, improves quality-of-hire, and presents a professional candidate experience.

Performance, Compensation, and Employee Relations

Drive retention and fairness, prevent small issues from becoming costly problems, and align pay with performance.

What's included:

Performance framework (goals, check-ins, reviews), pay ranges and benchmarking, merit/promo process, manager training, documentation protocols, investigations and coaching support, engagement pulses, exit/stay interviews.

Why it matters:

Drives retention and fairness, prevents small issues from becoming costly problems, and aligns pay with performance.

💡 Why Our Approach is Different

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all HR—and we definitely don't believe in culture fit gatekeeping. Our process centers:

  • Transparency, access, and accommodations
  • Consistent structures that reduce bias
  • Lived experience as leadership
  • Candidate care and respectful communication
  • Reflection, learning, and growth after each hire

How We Show Up

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Purpose-Driven

We show up with intention and clarity. Every system we build has a reason, a goal, and a human at the center of it.

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Ridiculously Reliable

We keep it consistent, dependable, and rock-solid. When we say we'll do something, consider it done – with the receipts to back it up.

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People First

Your team isn't a resource. They're humans. We design HR systems that honor that truth and create space for people to thrive.

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No Gatekeeping

We share what we know. We make things accessible. We believe transparency builds trust, and trust builds great teams.

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Rooted in Equity

Fair isn't always equal. We build systems that acknowledge differences and create pathways for everyone to succeed.

Bold & Honest

We don't sugarcoat. We tell it like it is, with respect and care. Real change requires real conversations.

Let's Connect

Ready to build something bold? Reach out and let's start the conversation.

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