Strategic HR Leadership to Bridge the Gap and Effect Change

As organizations grow and adapt, the need for an experienced HR leader can occur rapidly and unexpectedly. When this urgent need arises, businesses need to react quickly to ensure momentum isn’t lost – but they may also be up against restrictive budgets and a long hiring process.

Adding a Fractional CHRO is an effective solution for many businesses facing time-sensitive HR leadership deficits.

No matter what HR and people challenges you’re facing, our network of Fractional CHROs has the tools and experience to support you. We provide you with HR leaders that give you the solutions you need without the salary of a full-time CHRO or the extensive recruiting and hiring steps.

When to Utilize a Fractional CHRO

While a Fractional CHRO can provide tremendous value to organizations at any stage, there are certain situations that are well suited for a Fractional CHRO’s impact.

Rapid Growth

When a business experiences quicker than expected growth, changes to the overall HR and people strategy often need to be made. A Fractional CHRO can quickly step in and ensure the right decisions are made to support the long-term health of an organization.

Merger/Acquisition

Going through a merger or acquisition often requires significant changes to the HR and people needs of an organization. Having a Fractional CHRO on-hand with direct experience in navigating mergers and acquisitions can ensure major issues are avoided.

Unplanned Vacancy

An HR leader unexpectedly exiting a company can lead to unforeseen HR and talent challenges. Utilizing a Fractional CHRO during this absence can provide immediate relief to your organization while also giving you adequate time to source a permanent replacement.

Specialized Project

Taking on a new/large project that your current HR team and leadership doesn’t have experience with increases the chance for the project to fail. Putting a Fractional CHRO in place that has the specific skills to lead the team through challenges and execute the required tasks can ensure success.

How Our Fractional CHRO Process Works

When you need a Fractional CHRO, timing is critical. Our process allows us to act with a sense of urgency without jeopardizing quality to ensure we deliver exceptional service and professional talent.

In general, our fractional HR services placement process follows five main steps:

1. Gain organizational understanding of your need
2. Align need with our network of qualified CHROs
3. Present candidates for interviews
4. Facilitate selection and negotiation
5. Maintain consistent touch points to ensure success

While we follow the same general process for all clients, we customize the selection of Fractional CHROs based on your unique need. Whether you’re looking for immediate support or planning for the weeks or months ahead, we can help.