HR Method is a fractional HR company built for the pace and ambition of growing teams. We provide on-demand human resources support without the overhead of a full-time hire so leaders can stay agile while investing in the people who drive their mission forward.
With strategic insight and real-world experience, we offer tailored HR solutions that cover the breadth of HR strategy from regulatory compliance and workforce planning to operational alignment. Whether you need a few hours a week or support during high-growth moments, we’re here to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
We don’t just consult - we’ve been in your shoes. That’s why our approach is grounded, flexible, and built to grow with you.
Questions about us and what we can do for you? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or Connect With Us for more info!
Who We Are
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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We support organizations with both essential and strategic HR—from recruitment strategies, onboarding, and performance management to compliance, policy guidance, and culture development.
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We work as embedded partners. That means we adopt your communication style, collaborate with your leadership, and operate as part of your internal team—just 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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None beyond what works for you. We offer flexible engagement models—monthly retainers, project-based support, or interim leadership, tailored to your needs.
Meet Our Founders
Toby Fleischman, MBA, CEBS
Toby is a seasoned human resources executive with over two decades of experience in global compensation, benefits, and payroll strategy. She currently serves as Managing Director at HR Method, a strategic HR advisory firm that provides fractional HR leadership to both established and scaling businesses. In this role, she helps organizations design agile people strategies, optimize total rewards, and build high-performing teams.
Toby has held senior HR roles in the Total Rewards area at Momentive Technologies, The MetroHealth System, University Hospitals, KeyBank, and Aleris, and previously founded T Fleischman Consulting, offering specialized guidance in total rewards and HR operations.
Toby holds an MBA from New York University, a BA from Columbia University, and the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification. Her expertise spans strategic planning, vendor management, employee engagement, and healthcare benefits, making her a trusted leader and advisor in the HR space.
Berlin Streif, GPHR
Berlin is a strategic human resources executive with over two decades of experience spanning HR business partnership, HRIS implementation, talent strategy, performance management, and organizational development. As Managing Director and founding member of HR Method, LLC, Berlin empowers purpose-driven founders and scaling teams through fractional HR leadership rooted in strategic clarity and emotional intelligence.
In her role as Senior Global Director of HRIS, Talent & Performance Management at Momentive Technologies, Berlin leads enterprise-wide initiatives that align people, purpose, and performance across a high-tech manufacturing landscape. Her career includes impactful leadership roles at Reliant Capital Solutions, Central Ohio Urology Group, Domtar, and O-I Glass, where she consistently championed employee engagement, leadership development, and operational excellence.
Berlin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Bowling Green State University and the GPHR certification for global human resources professionals. She is known for her emotionally intelligent leadership, strategic foresight, and passion for building inclusive, high-performing cultures.
Connect with us
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