A benefits program is more than paperwork—it’s a strategic promise to your team. At HR Method, we provide Fractional HR expertise to design, communicate, and administer benefits that foster engagement, ensure compliance, and support your bottom line. Our scalable solutions deliver clarity, confidence, and care.

What we deliver:

• Plan design & benchmarking: Curate competitive, cost-effective packages that attract and retain top talent.

• Compliance & documentation: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and ACA requirements—no guesswork, no gaps.

• Enrollment & vendor coordination: Manage open enrollment, streamline communications, and liaise with benefit providers.

• Employee education: Develop clear, engaging resources so your team understands and uses their benefits with confidence.

• Wellness integration: Elevate your offering with scalable wellness, DEI, and mental health initiatives.

Compliance isn’t optional—it’s operational armor. HR Method delivers Fractional HR expertise to help you navigate regulations, mitigate risk, and build trust across your organization.

What we deliver:

• Regulatory alignment: Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation meet federal, state, and industry-specific regulations (FLSA, ADA, OSHA, ACA, and more).

• Audit readiness: Prepare records and systems for internal audits, external reviews, or investor due diligence.

• Manager training: Equip leadership with the knowledge to avoid missteps, covering topics from harassment to wage classification.

• Records and retention: Set up compliant documentation practices for employee files, benefits, and workplace incidents.

• Issue resolution: Support investigations, disciplinary actions, and legal coordination with professionalism and discretion.

HR policies function as your organizational operating system—defining expectations, guiding culture, and safeguarding compliance. Through Fractional support, HR Method delivers tailored expertise to craft, refine, and operationalize policy frameworks that align with your values, mitigate risk, and scale with your growth.

What we deliver:

• Policy drafting & updates: Develop clear, customized policies from handbooks to conduct standards, that fit your culture and comply with evolving laws.

• Compliance alignment: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry regulations, including wage laws, PTO, DEI, safety, and remote work.

• Transparent frameworks: Build consistency in decision-making across hiring, termination, leave, and internal mobility.

• Internal communication & training: Launch policies with engaging rollout plans and manager training to drive adoption.

• Audit readiness & legal review: Prepare documentation and practices that hold up under scrutiny and reduce liability.

Employee relations is more than managing conflict—it’s the art of building trust, cultivating engagement, and shaping a healthy workplace culture. At HR Method, we offer expertise to guide sensitive conversations, resolve issues proactively, and reinforce the foundations of a strong employer-employee relationship. Our tailored approach delivers clarity, empathy, and strategic alignment. 

What we deliver:

• Workplace Policy & Culture Alignment: Develop clear, values-driven policies that reflect your mission and set a positive tone for behavior and accountability.

• Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Facilitate respectful dialogue and resolve issues before they escalate, preserving trust and productivity.

• Manager Coaching & Support: Equip leaders with tools to handle employee concerns, navigate tough conversations, and build confident, inclusive teams.

• Performance & Conduct Management: Support consistent, fair feedback loops that foster growth and uphold workplace standards.

Performance isn’t just measurement—it’s momentum. HR Method delivers Fractional HR support that builds frameworks for feedback, growth, and impact—so your teams know where they stand, and where they’re headed.

What we deliver:

• Goal-setting & alignment: SMART goals that connect individual contributions to company strategy.

• Manager coaching & enablement: Equip leaders with the tools and confidence to give actionable feedback and drive performance conversations.

• Review cycles & processes: Design performance calendars, workflows, and documentation that support consistent evaluation.

• Development & accountability plans: Guide improvement through coaching-based plans that focus on skill-building, not just scorecards.

• Performance metrics & analysis: Track and interpret results to inform rewards, promotions, and team restructuring.

Effective organizational structure is foundational to business success. HR Method delivers Fractional HR expertise to architect scalable teams, clarify responsibilities, and drive sustained performance.

What we deliver:

• Org design strategy: Build lean, scalable team structures that support business goals and reduce duplication or drift.

• Job leveling frameworks: Define clarity across roles, career paths, and promotion criteria to boost retention and transparency.

• Role definition: Align titles, scopes, and responsibilities for consistency and growth readiness.

• Career architecture: Design paths for advancement that motivate and empower—whether you're a startup or entering hypergrowth.

• Compliance alignment: Ensure job descriptions, classifications, and reporting structures meet legal and regulatory standards.

Your systems should work for your team, not against them. HR Method offers Fractional HR expertise to implement, optimize, and maintain Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and timekeeping tools—without locking you into full-time overhead.

What we deliver:

• System selection & setup: Help you choose and configure the best-fit HRIS and timekeeping platforms to support your business goals.

• Process automation: Streamline workflows for time tracking, PTO, onboarding, benefits, and payroll with efficiency and scalability.

• Data integrity & reporting: Maintain accurate records, generate actionable insights, and support decision-making with clean, trusted data.

• Compliance & audits: Ensure systems meet labor law requirements and are audit-ready for wage, hour, and data regulations.

• User experience & training support: Improve employee and manager adoption through intuitive setups.

Career growth isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a conversation, a strategy, and a catalyst. HR Method delivers Fractional Career Coaching to support individuals and teams in navigating performance, potential, and professional development—with tailored guidance that scales.

What we deliver:

• Development plans: Align employee goals with company strategy through structured coaching programs and growth maps.

• 1:1 coaching sessions: Foster personal and professional growth through confidential conversations that build confidence and clarity.

• Career pathing: Design role-specific advancement paths with criteria and milestones to drive engagement and retention.

• Performance feedback: Support leaders in delivering feedback that motivates, not frustrates—with tools for constructive conversation.

• Leadership readiness: Prepare emerging leaders with targeted coaching for influence, decision-making, and team dynamics.

Hiring isn’t just filling seats—it’s shaping your future. HR Method delivers Fractional Talent Acquisition support that combines speed, strategy, and scalability—without the overhead of a full-time recruiting team.

What we deliver:

• Search strategy & sourcing: Identify top talent quickly through targeted outreach, optimized job postings, and network-driven sourcing.

• Role calibration: Refine job descriptions, titles, and required competencies to match business needs and budget.

• Candidate experience: Craft a seamless interview and selection process that reflects your brand and values.

• Hiring manager support: Equip teams with tools and interview training for confident, consistent decisions.

• Recruiting analytics: Track pipelines, time-to-fill, and conversion metrics to refine strategy and maximize ROI.

During mergers and acquisitions, HR isn't just a department—it's a stabilizer, translator, and trust-builder. Fractional HR support from HR Method provides strategic, scalable guidance through the complexities of integration, compliance, and culture blending.

What we deliver:

• Due diligence: Assess organizational structure, policies, and risk factors before deals close.

• Integration strategy: Align people, systems, and culture post-merger to minimize disruption.

• Compliance & documentation: Ensure legal alignment across contracts, policies, and benefits.

• Change management: Guide leadership and staff through transitions with clear, empathetic communication.

• Culture continuity: Protect engagement and trust as teams evolve.

Expert testimony isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about trust, clarity, and legal precision. HR Method offers Fractional HR support for litigation-related matters, serving as subject-matter experts in employment practices, compliance, and organizational behavior.

What we deliver:

• Case consultation: Provide strategic input on employment-related matters including terminations, discrimination claims, wage disputes, and HR practices.

• Expert reports & testimony: Prepare objective, defensible reports and offer clear, compelling courtroom testimony grounded in HR best practices and legal standards.

• Deposition preparation: Support legal teams with insights, documentation reviews, and witness readiness for depositions and trial.

• HR compliance analysis: Evaluate policy, procedure, and documentation for alignment with laws and accepted standards of practice.

• Strategic insight: Translate complex HR dynamics into accessible narratives for judges, juries, and arbitrators.