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HR Landed on Your Desk -
It Doesn't Have to Stay There.
Fractional Senior HR for founders, operators, and finance leaders at growing Canadian companies of 10-40 people. Real HR leadership, without the full-time hire.
No sales pitch. Bring the one people problem stressing you out right now, and we'll talk through it.
Trusted By founders and operators across Canadian tech, creative and growing services:
Stop playing Whack-A-Mole with your HR.
Things are calm - until they aren’t.
A complaint about an employee lands in your inbox. A critical person gives notice. You hire a handful of people in a month and realize there’s no real onboarding.
So you piece it together. You draft policies with AI and hope they hold up. You don’t want a generic hotline. You want someone who knows your business and your people.
You’re bootstrapped, stretched thin, and you care about your team. You need a senior person in your corner who can take this off your desk.
That’s where I come in.
When someone owns HR,
the rest of your week gets lighter.
Meetings end with decisions and owners, not more to-dos. Your managers know what to do when a hard conversation comes up. Onboarding, handbooks and performance reviews exist, are consistent, and don’t depend on you remembering. Problems get caught while they’re still small, and you get your headspace back for the work only you can do.
" You've raised the bar on how HR can support"
Every time we meet, I feel like I can get things done. We get things done.
—VP Operations, Strata Engineering
Ways to Work Together
Start where you are.
Retainer
You need a steady, week to week leader there. A retainer puts a Senior HR leader in your corner, embedded in the details.
Project
You have one big thing to build. A project covers things like a handbook, an HRIS setup, or a mission or values workshop.
Ad-Hoc
Something is on fire, or you need a sounding board. Ad-hoc support is built to fit one immediate issue.
"...a game-changer for our organization."
She guided us through setting up our HR Information System, which has streamlined our processes and improved data accuracy. Maria also significantly restructured our onboarding program, transforming it into a clear, engaging experience that helps new team members feel supported from day one. Thanks to her, we now have a solid HR foundation that positions us for long-term success.
—VP Operations, Strata Engineering
"I appreciated Maria's practical approach, responsiveness and ability to bring clarity and structure during a period of rapid development"
Maria provided HR consultation during an extremely busy startup phase for our nonprofit. She helped me identify key priorities, and worked independently to keep projects moving forward. Maria provided valuable insight into HR technology that could support our organization as we scale and grow.
—Rita M, Executive Director
Hi, I’m Maria.
Since 2016, I’ve built my foundation in enterprise HR at top-tier VFX studios like Sony Imageworks and Digital Domain, and later found my fast lane inside small businesses.
As a former SaaS founder, I know what it feels like to wear every hat and feel the weight of running a business.
I don't bring loud corporate jargon or rigid bureaucracy. I bring a grounded, structured and reliable presence. I help leaders untangle the people side of their company by setting up clear frameworks, and provide steady guidance so your team feels supported and business stays protected.
Results
"Maria is committed to putting people at the heart of her work"
Maria's focus on the human aspect of HR created a very positive workplace culture. Her coaching skills were invaluable - she communicates with candor and empathy in complex situations, which helped clarify complicated issues and encouraged open dialogue.
Working with Maria, I learned effective leadership is about inspiring others and that even small actions can lead to significant improvements.
—David C, VFX Creative Director
How It Works
01
Book a free discovery call. Tell me what's on your desk and what's most urgent.
02
We map out the right support. We agree on the level of help and what success looks like for you.
03
We kick off.
I review your current systems, surface the gaps and set priorities.
04
Start seeing shifts in 30 days.
By month one, your culture takes shape. Year one, you’re solid & scaling.
"...she communicates with candor and empathy in complex situations."
Maria is committed to putting people at the heart of her work. She connects with people at a deeper level and ensures everyone feels valued.
—Creative Director, VFX Industry
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