Why Fractional?
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You're growing fast and need values-aligned people practices in place yesterday
Your small and mighty team needs some part-time HR and operations support, either ongoing or just for a few months
You want to lead a happy and successful team, but something isn't clicking. And you don't have the capacity to figure it out alone
Hi! I'm Emma, a seasoned, SHRM-SCP certified, heart-forward, and equity-driven people and operations leader.
I provide fractional support and consulting to nonprofits and small businesses that are building toward a better world and care deeply about the humans they serve and employ.
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What would it be like to work together?​
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We'd work smart! I don’t rush the things that require time (like trust) and don’t drag on the rest
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Unapologetically people-first without losing track of business strategy
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Use data and feedback to drive the work - I want to help you make the big impact you’re meant to!
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Effective flexibility - we can work project by project, on a monthly retainer, or another arrangement!
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What I Offer
and examples of how I could help!
Project leadership
I'll manage your pressing HR projects in full, bringing you in only when needed. > Develop recruiting and onboarding practices, infusing bias prevention and accessibility improvements > Hire new team members fast! Includes needs assessment for the role, training for hiring managers and interviewees to ensure a consistent and positive employer brand experience > Manage HR aspects and internal communication for layoffs and reductions in force > Develop robust compensation philosophy, strategy, conducted salary audit, and offer recommendations > Facilitate implementation, internal communication and training during tool transitions, such as from Microsoft to Google Suites, or Slack > Research, recommend, and implement a new software, such as compliance training or HRIS > Create a performance management and professional development system collaboratively with your team > Facilitate new people practices that improve efficiency and morale, like meeting best practices, ERGs, and other cultural activities
Ongoing support
Have some recurring tasks but don't need a dedicated employee, or they're on leave? Or you're growing fast and need help now! > Oversee all human resource compliance needs, benefits and leave administration, and immigration-related legal requirements, always with full compliance and positive vendor/broker relationships > Serve as the primary point of contact for all team needs, such as interpersonal issues, performance issues, benefits questions, and feedback > Develop and implement internal policies that uplifted your people and business priorities > Plan and facilitate team meetings and retreats, including in-person retreat logistics > Analyze people metrics, share with your leadership team and staff, implement improvements based on feedback > Offer leadership development; facilitate manager mutual-support spaces, and provide coaching to managers > Maintain goal-setting and OKR tracking, including training staff > Process payroll, support development of annual budget
People strategy
Sometimes you need a collaborator on your people strategy. Maybe you can see that your operations, culture, or people programs could be better, but can't figure out why. Or maybe you just don't have the time to make it happen. We can conduct a diagnostic assessment, and help you develop a people strategy that drives results while championing equity and inclusion.
Not sure or
not seeing it
Let's talk! We can figure it out together. I have a variety of experiences and can help with more than just the options above
Testimonials
Let's Talk
No-commitment chat. Get some free HR or culture advice!​​​
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If you don’t see a time that works or have questions for me,
feel free to contact me at emma@workwithemma.com.
Contact
You can use the calendar above to schedule a time to connect or feel free to complete this form or email
emma@workwithemma.com. I'm happy to answer any questions and would love to receive your feedback!