Senior HR leadership, without the full-time hire.

A SHRM-certified HR professional embedded part-time in your business — for a one-time project or an ongoing monthly plan. Led by Awa Pepouna, MBA, SHRM-CP.

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What's included

  • Staying compliant with wage, hiring, and reporting rules (Texas Payday Law, FLSA, new-hire reporting, TWC filings)
  • Employee handbook development and upkeep
  • Onboarding process design
  • An HR help desk that guides managers through everyday employee issues
  • A simple, fair way to set goals and review performance
  • Benefits guidance (we don't sell or broker plans)

Common fit: Staffing firms and growing teams of 10–50 employees.

Not included: legal opinions, workplace investigations, payroll processing, and benefits brokerage. When an issue needs legal counsel, we refer you to an employment attorney.

How it works

  1. Start with a project

    A handbook build, compliance audit, or HR systems setup with a clear scope.

  2. Continue month to month

    Ongoing HR leadership, sized to your hours and scope.

  3. Add HR systems

    Applicant tracking and onboarding workflows, built by our systems team.

Questions about Fractional HR Services

When does a business need fractional HR?

Usually somewhere between 10 and 50 employees — when compliance, hiring, and employee questions take more time than an owner or office manager can give, but a full-time HR director isn't justified yet.

Can you start with a compliance audit?

Yes. It's one of the most common starting projects: we review your policies, records, and processes and give you a prioritized list of what to fix.

Do you only work with Texas businesses?

No — we work with companies nationwide. Compliance work covers federal requirements, plus state-specific rules such as Texas Payday Law and TWC filings where you have employees.

HR questions taking over your week?

Book a free systems audit and talk through where your HR stands — and whether a one-time project or a monthly plan fits better.