HR & People Operations Buildout

Build the people infrastructure that lets you hire, onboard, and scale your team effectively.

You can't grow past 5-10 people without real HR systems. I build the policies, processes, and platforms that turn chaotic people management into predictable, compliant operations—so you can focus on building your team instead of firefighting HR issues.

What's included:

  • Employment policies and employee handbook creation
  • Offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding documentation
  • Payroll system implementation (Rippling, Gusto, ADP)
  • Benefits administration setup and vendor coordination
  • Performance management frameworks and review processes
  • Recruiting infrastructure, job descriptions, and interview systems
  • Onboarding workflows that reduce ramp time and increase retention
  • Compliance verification across distributed teams and multi-state operations

Who needs this:

  • Startups hiring their first 5-10 employees and needing HR infrastructure
  • Companies transitioning from 1099 contractors to W-2 employees
  • Founders drowning in people operations without a dedicated HR leader
  • Businesses scaling across multiple states requiring compliance expertise

Typical outcomes:

  • 80% reduction in new hire ramp time through systematized onboarding
  • Compliant HR infrastructure preventing employment law violations
  • 60% decrease in founder time spent on people operations
  • Scalable recruiting and onboarding systems supporting rapid growth

Engagement: 60-90 day buildout, ongoing HR operations support available