Fractional Human Resources

Fractional Human Resources

Think of us as your HR team—without the overhead.
We jump in part-time to handle HR, payroll, and compliance, so you can focus on running your business.

HR Subscription

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Problem

Managing HR complexities without a dedicated team can be overwhelming

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Solution

A customizable HR subscription providing access to a part-time HR Director who partners with you to address your human capital challenges.

Why This Works

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Flexible, month‑to‑month support (no long contracts—ever)

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A U.S.-based HR Nerd who knows this stuff inside-out

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Perfect for companies managing 5–200+ employees across multiple locations

How It Works

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Step 1

Consultation Call

Meet with Emily Farmer to discuss your business, current HR challenges, goals and budget. We’ll assess if HR Nerd is a good fit, and we’ll send you an agreement to sign tailored to your needs and budget.

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Step 2

HR Needs Assessment

We’ll dive deeper into your operations, culture, and key priorities to identify exactly where support is needed—whether it’s compliance, onboarding, HRIS optimization, or more. We’ll create an outline for initial projects with goals for the first 30-60-90 days.

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Step 3

HR Subscription Activation

Your fractional HR support begins! You’ll be paired with your own HR Nerd and have access up to 50 hours per month of expert HR services, with flexible support and clear communication.

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Step 4

Ongoing Support & Adjustments

We check in regularly to ensure HR Nerd continues to meet your needs. As your business evolves, we adapt our services to match your growth.

What You Get

(All part of your plan—no contracts, no add-ons needed)

Expert answers to your HR questions

Payroll Management

Labor Law Compliance Posters

Foundational HR Setup

Performance & Feedback Mechanisms

Hiring & Onboarding Systems

Recruiting

(hire as many qualified candidates we can recruit for you, with zero additional placement fees)

Comprehensive HR Audit

Regular Employment Law Updates

Best Practice Recommendations

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

Manager & Culture Development

Compliance Projects

Payroll Tax

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Let’s Get Started with Your HR Subscription

Have questions? Ready to chat about how HR Nerd can support your business?

No high pressure consultation

Learn more about what’s included

Get a custom quote based on your team size

Investment

Starts at $500/month

Pricing adjusted based on:

Employee Count

Multi-State Operations

Time Needed

Who This is For

Growing U.S. companies (5–200+ employees)

Teams with multi-state payroll or global operations

Business owners who want total confidence in their people operations

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Client Spotlight

HR Nerd jumped in and managed everything from payroll, compliance, even our stack of tax notices. They saved us from the multi-state compliance nightmare we didn’t know we had.

—Nick, Owner

Need Something Different?

We also offer Project-Based Services

without the subscription:

  • Vendor selection help
  • State tax registration
  • Onboarding setup
  • Employee handbooks / SOPs
  • Exit interviews and more
Fractional HR