HR Method is a boutique fractional HR company built for the pace and ambition of growing teams. Our professionals provide on-demand human resources support so leaders can stay agile while investing in the people who drive their mission forward.
Our advisory work spans the full spectrum of people strategy — from compliance and workforce planning to organizational alignment and M&A support. We tailor our engagement to your needs, offering the right blend of strategic and operational HR support at every inflection point.
Strategic Solutions, Real Impact
Why Work With Us
We don’t just advise, we’ve lived the realities you’re facing. We’ve built teams, solved messy problems, and sat in the seat where every decision matters. That’s why our approach is practical, personal, and designed to grow with you.
We stay current on the trends and regulations shaping today’s workplaces, and we bring that insight straight to you in a way that’s clear, actionable, and grounded in real experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We specialize in supporting businesses who need strategic HR support. Whether it's navigating growth, managing compliance, or tackling talent challenges, we step in with tailored, fractional support that keeps momentum high and burnout low.
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Our work covers end‑to‑end HR needs, from pre‑deal due diligence and integration oversight to organizational development and operational infrastructure.
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Yes. We intentionally collaborate with a curated network of consultants. This gives our clients access to a broader bench of specialized talent and ensures every engagement is supported by the right expertise at the right moment. We lead the engagement end‑to‑end, coordinating all contributors so the experience feels seamless on your side.
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We integrate with your teams through four partnership models—Independent Specialist, Strategic Partner, Embedded Team Extension, and Builder/Interim Leader. In every model, we adopt your communication style, collaborate with your leaders, and operate as part of your internal team—without the full‑time commitment.
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As a women owned business, our leadership reflects emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to growth with integrity—values that shape how we partner with purpose-driven clients. With decades of hands-on experience in the trenches, we bring a nuanced, operationally grounded perspective to today’s people challenges.
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We’ve “been there, done that”—not just advising from the sidelines, but leading HR inside high-growth organizations. Our solutions aren’t off-the-shelf playbooks; they’re built from lived experience and tailored to scale with your business. We combine startup agility with practical know-how, so every recommendation works in the real world, not just in theory.
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We offer four engagement models designed to support your growth: Hourly Engagement, Project‑Based Consulting, Monthly Retainers, and Hybrid Models. Each one provides a different path for aligning resources with your priorities.
Meet the Founders
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Toby Fleischman, MBA, CEBS
Toby is a recognized expert in strategic HR leadership, total rewards, HR compliance and HR M&A due diligence and integration. With over two decades of experience across healthcare, banking, manufacturing, and private equity-backed ventures, she has led global compensation, benefits, and payroll functions for organizations ranging from Fortune 500s to high-growth startups.
As Co‑Founder and Managing Partner of HR Method, she advises businesses of all sizes on building resilient, ROI‑driven HR infrastructures. Her track record includes award‑winning wellness programs, successful post‑merger integrations, and benefits strategies that deliver measurable financial returns and long‑term workforce stability.
Toby holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU Stern and a BA in Biology from Columbia University and the CEBS certification. She is known for her analytical rigor, strategic foresight, and ability to align people practices with business performance.
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Berlin Streif, GPHR
Berlin is a strategic HR leader with 20 years of experience across HR business partnership, HRIS, talent strategy, performance management, and organizational development. As Managing Partner and founding member of HR Method, LLC, she provides fractional HR leadership rooted in operational excellence and a commitment to building aligned, high‑performing teams.
Prior to co-founding HR Method, Berlin led global HRIS and talent efforts in complex, high-tech environments, spearheading enterprise-wide initiatives that harmonized systems, performance, and organizational design. Her career spans leadership roles across diverse industries, driving workforce strategy and scalable HR infrastructure for Fortune 500 and mid‑sized organizations.
Berlin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Bowling Green State University and the GPHR certification for global HR professionals. She is recognized for her emotionally intelligent leadership, strategic foresight, and dedication to cultivating high-performing workplace cultures.
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