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Fractional HR Leader

A fractional HR Leader from Silicon Valley, a few days a month.

Senior people and hr leadership for startups and growth companies in the US, EU and MENA. Board-ready, hands-on where it matters, and priced as a fraction of a full-time seat.

When a fractional HR Leader makes sense

Before the full-time hire

You need HR Leader-level judgement now, but a full-time HR Leader is a year or a round away.

Between leaders

A gap after a departure, covered by an interim operator while the permanent search runs.

A specific mandate

A raise, a launch, an expansion or a rebuild that needs senior hands for a set period.

What the role covers

01

People operations

Contracts, payroll, benefits and HR systems.

02

Policy & compliance

Employment law and multi-country hiring across regions.

03

Culture & performance

Reviews, compensation bands and leadership development.

How engagements work

Advisory

2–4 days a month. Strategy, reviews and a standing line to the CEO.

Fractional seat

1–3 days a week. Owns the function, leads the team, reports to the board.

Interim

Full-time for 3–6 months while we run the permanent search.

Questions founders ask

What does a fractional HR Leader cost?

Typically a monthly retainer sized to days per month. We share ranges on the first call.

How fast can someone start?

Usually within two to three weeks of the first conversation.

Can the fractional role become full-time?

Yes. Many engagements end with a permanent hire — either the operator or someone we find for you.

Talk to us about a fractional HR Leader.

Tell us the stage, the gap and the timing. We reply within one business day.

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