Is Your HR Holding You Back? 👉 Take the 1-Minute Audit
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Fractional HR - Your team is growing, your HR isn't keeping up.
I help founders and ops leaders at 10-40 employees stop winging it with people decisions. I build HR foundations and systems that work, without hiring full-time.
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People are looking to you for answers you barely have time to write down, let alone implement.
Stop playing Whack-A-Mole with your HR Strategy.
Every month without a real HR system is another month of legal risk, bad hires, and wading into the unknown, which isn't easily undone.
What I do:
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Build the people systems you've been meaning to create for two years - the handbook, onboarding, performance review process, employment agreements - so you can stop being the HR department and get back to running your business.
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Audit what you already have, fill in what's missing, and make sure your policies are keeping up with your growth. "We'll figure it out if something happens" is not a strategy.
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Help you turn the culture that lives in your head into something your managers can run with.
"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
Not sure where to start?
Start here.
Most leaders don't realize their HR has a gap until they're already dealing with the fallout. Something small between a manager and an employee turns into a bigger mess than it needed to be. Staff information is disorganized and in three places. A policy that never got written down finally gets tested, at the worst possible time.
The 1-minute HR Gap Assessment gives you a clear, honest answer: here's what's exposed, and here's what to tackle first. Not a generic checklist. A real starting point, so you know what "getting HR sorted" actually looks like for your team.
"...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
Hi, I’m Maria.
I've spent 10+ years inside fast-moving companies where HR either got done by whoever had five spare minutes, or it didn't get done at all.
Most of the leaders I work with aren't sure what they actually need. They know something's missing, but they don't know if that means a few policies cleaned up, a person to lean on a few hours a week, or a full HR hire down the road. That's normal. You shouldn't have to know the answer before you reach out.
I help you figure that out first, then build the systems that hold up once you know. Not a program I hand you and wish you luck with.
I'm in it with you.
If your team's growing and you're done winging it, let's talk.
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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
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Schedule your welcome call. We’ll get to know your goals, team, and what’s most urgent right now
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Co-create support that fits your goals. We’ll map out the right level of support & what success looks like for you.
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Kick things off together. We’ll review your current systems, surface gaps, and set priorities.
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Start seeing shifts in 30 days. By month one, your culture takes shape. Year one, you’re solid & scaling.
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