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Essential
HR Foundation for Growing Businesses

You get a dedicated embedded HR team that takes ownership of every HR-related task your business needs — policies, payroll, recruiting, benefits, and compliance — without the overhead of a full-time hire.

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~10
Hrs / Week Embedded HR
2
Dedicated Team
M1
HR Build Begins
10–50 employees
Typical Client Size
Essential Plan
$2,550 / month
40 hrs
Embedded HR / Month
Right Fit

Who Essential Is Built For

10–50 employee companies

Building HR from scratch or replacing ad-hoc approaches with real infrastructure.

Founders wearing too many hats

You're managing HR yourself alongside 10 other priorities. It's time to hand it off.

Companies with compliance gaps

No employee handbook? Policies that haven't been reviewed? We close those gaps fast.

What's Included

Full Scope of the Essential Plan

Your dedicated HRBP and Strategy Partner take full ownership of your HR function — handling every task your business needs. The key difference between plans is how many embedded hours you need: Essential provides ~10 hrs/week of dedicated support.

✓
All 21 Core HR Policies
Built, customized to your business, and ready to enforce.
✓
Annual Handbook Review & Update
Keep your handbook current with legal and operational changes.
✓
Job Description Creation & Management
Accurate, compliant JDs that attract the right candidates.
✓
Offer Letter Templates
Professional templates that protect you legally and impress candidates.
✓
Interview Guides & Scorecards
Structured, bias-reducing interview tools for your managers.
✓
Onboarding & Offboarding Documentation
First-day checklists, equipment forms, and departure protocols.
✓
Performance Review Templates + PIP Framework
Tools to have the conversations that improve or exit employees.
✓
Ongoing Manager Coaching
Ad-hoc coaching for your managers on HR situations as they arise.
✓
Employee Relations Support
We help you navigate sensitive conversations and disciplinary situations.
✓
Total Compensation Statement Creation
Show employees the full value of their compensation package.
✓
Monthly HR Check-In Meeting
Regular touchpoint to review open items and upcoming HR needs.
✓
HR Compliance Guidance
Answers to your HR questions before they become legal problems.
✓
End-to-End Payroll Management
Full payroll processing coordination, compliance, and vendor management — we own it so you don't have to.
✓
Recruiting Coordination & Candidate Management
Job posting, candidate pipeline management, interview scheduling, and offer coordination — your HRBP runs the process end-to-end.
✓
Benefits Administration Support
Open enrollment facilitation, carrier coordination, employee benefits questions, and plan administration on your behalf.
Not included in this plan:
HR documentation & compliance audit
Employee handbook creation (new)
Compensation benchmarking & pay equity analysis
Succession planning framework
Executive HR strategy sessions
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Getting Started

What to Expect in Your First 6 Months

1

Discovery Call

30-minute call to assess your HR state, team size, and immediate needs.

2

HR Audit & Kickoff

Month 1: HRBP + SP audit your docs, policies, and practices. Priorities set.

3

Build Phase

Months 2–3: Core deliverables built. Policies, templates, and workflows activated.

4

Steady State

Month 4+: Your embedded HR team runs at full capacity. Ongoing support, compliance, and advisory.

Your Team

Two People. One Seamless HR Function.

Every Essential subscription includes a dedicated HR Business Partner for day-to-day execution and a senior Strategy Partner for oversight and expertise — working together as your HR department.

HR Business Partner

Your Day-to-Day Contact

Handles 80% of all hours — documentation, employee questions, recruiting coordination, compliance tracking, manager support. Primary point of contact for your team.

80%
of hours
POC
Primary contact
Ops
HR execution
Strategy Partner

HR Director Experience

Leads 20% of hours — strategy sessions, sensitive ER situations, compliance oversight, leadership alignment. Think fractional HR Director, without the headcount cost.

20%
of hours
Dir.
Experience
Strategy
Leadership
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does onboarding look like?
Month 1 starts with a Discovery + HR Audit — we review your existing policies, documents, and practices to prioritize the build. Your HRBP becomes your point of contact within the first week.
What's the minimum commitment?
We recommend a 6-month minimum to get full value from the build phase. Month 7+ is where you see the full benefit of the steady-state model.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can move to Growth or Strategic at any time. We'll credit your onboarding investment and transition your existing work.
Who is my primary contact?
Your HR Business Partner is your day-to-day contact. Your Strategy Partner is available for sensitive situations and strategic questions.
Is there an onboarding fee?
Yes — a one-time onboarding fee applies to cover the Discovery and HR Audit phase. This is scoped at the start of your engagement.

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Essential Plan
40 hrs / month embedded HR
$2,550
/ month
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