Fractional HR Services & Outsourcing

Fractional HR Services for Growing Companies That Need Senior HR — Without the Full-Time Cost

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Our Passion for Talent Strategy Runs Deep, and it Shows

You need experienced HR leadership, but a full-time CHRO isn’t in the budget yet. Lever Talent’s fractional HR services give you access to senior HR professionals on a part-time basis — handling everything from compliance and employee relations to talent strategy and people operations. All the leverage of a seasoned HR leader, at a fraction of the cost.

Currently serving hundreds of satisfied clients of all sizes and industries, you can trust us to align your talent to your business strategy and maximize the leverage of your biggest investment.

$ 25.0 B

Current Clients' Annual Revenue

300

Clients Served

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How It Works

Step 1: Map Your HR Needs

We start with an HR audit — reviewing your current people operations, compliance posture, policies, systems, and upcoming challenges. Lever Talent identifies what you have, what you’re missing, and what’s most urgent.

Step 2: Match You With the Right HR Leader

Based on your industry, stage, and priorities, we match you with a fractional HR professional from Lever Talent’s network who has been specifically vetted for your project. While we can find you a junior HR generalist if needed, most of our fractional HR professionals have deep experience building people functions at companies like yours.

Step 3: Design Your Engagement Model

We flex to your needs — whether that’s 2 days per week, 10 hours per month, or a project-based scope. Your fractional HR leader integrates with your team, attends key meetings, and operates as a true member of your leadership team.

Step 4: Launch, Execute, and Evolve

Your fractional HR professional hits the ground running on priority items, like building an employee handbook, managing a termination, recruiting new employees, running payroll, launching a benefits review, or building your hiring process. As your needs evolve, we flex the engagement up, down, or transition to a permanent hire.

What You Get - Real HR Leadership, Flexibly Delivered

1: HR Audit & Needs Assessment

A full review of your HR function—policies, systems, and compliance. You receive a written assessment with prioritized recommendations and a 90-day action plan. ...

2: Dedicated Fractional HR Leader

An experienced HR professional matched to your industry and stage, working part-time as an extension of your team. They lead strategic and operational HR, not just paperwork.

3: Compliance & Policy Framework

Your fractional HR leader ensures you’re compliant with federal and state employment laws, builds or updates your employee handbook, and establishes core HR policies.

4: Talent Acquisition Support

From job descriptions and interview frameworks to offer letters and onboarding programs, your fractional HR pro builds a repeatable hiring process.

5: Employee Relations Management

Performance issues, terminations, accommodations, leave management — your fractional HR leader handles sensitive employee matters with experience and legal awareness.

6: People Operations Infrastructure

We manage HR tech selection, benefits, payroll, performance frameworks, and compensation benchmarking. We build the operational backbone your people function needs.

Who This Is For

Startups and Scaling Companies

Outgrown the "CEO handles HR" phase but not ready for a full-time hire? Fractional HR provides expert infrastructure and strategy without the $150K+ salary commitment.

Companies Between HR Leaders

Your HR director just left, and you need someone to hold the function together while you search. Lever Talent provides an experienced fractional HR leader who can step in immediately. ...

PE Portfolio Companies Without Established HR Functions

Many PE-backed firms lack formal HR. Fractional HR gives portfolio companies senior leadership to build the compliance, talent, and people operations foundation your investment thesis requires.

Companies Facing Compliance or Employee Relations Challenges

Facing a complaint or outdated policies? A fractional HR professional can step in immediately to manage urgent issues and build the infrastructure to prevent future ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are fractional HR services?

Fractional HR services provide your company with an experienced HR professional on a part-time or project basis — giving you senior-level HR leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. At Lever Talent, our fractional HR leaders handle everything from compliance and policy development to talent strategy and employee relations.

How much do fractional HR services cost compared to a full-time HR hire?

A full-time senior HR leader typically costs $120,000-$180,000+ in salary plus benefits. Lever Talent’s fractional HR services typically range from $3,000-$12,000 per month depending on scope and hours. Most clients save 50-70% compared to a full-time equivalent.

How many hours per week does a fractional HR leader work?

Common structures include 2-3 days per week for companies building their HR function from scratch, 10-15 hours per month for ongoing advisory and support, and project-based scopes for specific initiatives.

What’s the difference between fractional HR and an HR consulting firm?

Traditional HR consulting firms deliver projects and leave. A fractional HR leader from Lever Talent is an ongoing member of your team. They attend your leadership meetings, handle day-to-day HR matters, and build institutional knowledge about your people and culture.

Can a fractional HR leader handle sensitive employee issues?

Absolutely. Our fractional HR professionals are experienced in managing terminations, performance improvement plans, harassment complaints, leave and accommodations, and other sensitive employee relations matters.

Will we outgrow fractional HR services?

That’s the goal. Fractional HR services are designed to build the people infrastructure that prepares you for a full-time HR hire. Lever Talent’s fractional HR leaders often help you define the full-time role and participate in the hiring process.

How quickly can a fractional HR leader start?

Most engagements begin within 1-2 weeks of signing. Your HR leader arrives with a 30-day onboarding plan and begins producing value immediately.

What industries do your fractional HR professionals specialize in?

Lever Talent’s network includes fractional HR leaders with experience across technology, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, financial services, and more. We match you with someone who understands your industry’s specific compliance requirements, talent market, and cultural norms.

Get the HR Leadership You Need — On Your Terms

The most-leveraged companies build strong people foundations early. Fractional HR services from Lever Talent give you experienced HR leadership that scales with you — without the full-time overhead.

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