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Fractional HR - Building workplaces that function well and feel good.

I help organizations close HR gaps and build systems that work, without hiring full-time.  

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A messy desk covered in scattered papers, coffee cups, and post-it notes.

You’ve outgrown your scrappy HR systems, and it’s starting to show.

What used to feel manageable is now a game of HR whack-a-mole, squeezed into the spare minutes between meetings and scattered across browser tabs.
 

You’re doing what you can, but people are looking to you for answers you barely have time to write down, let alone implement.

 

You need a director-level partner who thinks like a founder, works like a coach, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work alongside you to...

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  • Build people systems that actually work, from culture strategy to org planning to handbooks
     

  • Support fast growth while reducing legal & financial risk.
     

  • Make confident people decisions instead of reacting under pressure

Hello, I’m Maria. 

Director-level HR consultant with 10+ years inside fast-moving startups and creative teams | Certified Leadership Coach | Org Development Specialist

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I’ve built people systems from scratch, coached leadership teams through messy transitions, and helped companies turn values into practices their teams can actually experience.
 

My approach blends progressive HR thinking with data-informed decisions and real-world, hands-on support that turns reactive moments into confident, long-term decisions.


If your team is growing (10–60 people) and you're excited to invest in a workplace that functions well and feels good…

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Results

"...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.

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—VP Operations, Strata Engineering

Fractional HR Services for Your Stage of Growth

Build

Best for: Early-stage orgs building their HR from the ground up. 

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  • Clarity Mission: Stakeholder interviews + roadmap to align your HR with business goals.
     

  • Compliance Side Quest: Policy audit + handbook updates to keep you consistent.
     

  • Leadership Level Up:
    Leadership coaching sessions.

Starting at $3,500/mo CAD

Grow

Best for: Growing teams who need HR structure & leadership clarity.

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  • Everything in Build, plus...

     

  • Onboarding Clarity: A clear, repeatable onboarding plan that sets new hires up for success.​​​​​​​​

Starting at $5,200/mo CAD

Evolve

Best for: Early-stage orgs building their HR from the ground up. 

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  • Everything in Grow, plus...

     

  • Information Hub: HR systems selected, set up, and managed to fit your team’s needs.

Starting at $7,800/mo CAD

Not sure which package fits your needs?

Book a welcome call and we'll work it out together.

How It Works

A long wooden table with tan leather chairs on each side, set up for a meeting.

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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 a proposal 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 with an audit. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Number of Employees
Less than 10
11-50
51-200
200+
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