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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Our services span the HR spectrum from policy guidance and compliance to project management and organizational 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 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 Director 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 yielding demonstrated financial returns.
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.
Berlin Streif, GPHR
Berlin is a seasoned human resources executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives across HR business partnership, HRIS implementation, talent strategy, performance management, and organizational development. As Managing Director and founding member of HR Method, LLC, Berlin provides fractional HR leadership to purpose-driven leaders and growing organizations, delivering solutions anchored in strategic clarity, operational excellence, and emotional intelligence. Her approach combines strategic insight with a strong focus on culture and alignment.
Prior to co-founding HR Method, Berlin led global HRIS and talent transformation efforts in complex, high-tech environments, spearheading enterprise-wide initiatives that harmonized systems, performance, and organizational design. Her career spans influential leadership roles across diverse industries, consistently driving workforce strategy, leadership development, and scalable HR infrastructure across 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 widely recognized for her emotionally intelligent leadership, strategic foresight, and dedication to cultivating high-performing workplace cultures.
Connect with us
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