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Strategic HR Advisory Services

Partnering with leaders in organizations with internal HR to navigate change, align people strategy, and make thoughtful, informed decisions.

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How We Work With You

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We serve as a strategic thought partner, bringing experienced HR perspective, practical guidance, and real-time support to complex situations.

Internal HR in place

You have internal HR handling daily operations and need a strategic advisor to guide people strategy. We don’t run HR for you.

Who We Work With

Planning over reaction

We focus on proactive strategy and planning rather than urgent, reactive HR situations.

Organizations 10+ employees

Small to mid‑size organizations, nonprofits, and startups ready to prioritize people strategy alongside business goals.

Implementation-ready

Best for organizations able to own execution with our advisory support and recommended tools/templates. 

Proactive leaders

Leaders who want to implement change thoughtfully and are willing to do the work with a strategic partner.

Seasoned HR Guidance, not legal counsel 

We provide practical HR guidance, not legal advice, and partner with employment counsel when needed, that our clients retain. 

Outcomes Clients Achieve

Practical HR Support

Implementable HR guidance that supports consistency, compliance, and healthier day-to-day operations.

Confident Leadership

Strengthen leadership confidence and communication, especially during change, growth, or transition.

Clarity and Focus

Clarify priorities and what matters most, so decisions feel simpler, and the next steps are clear.

Momentum in Change

Structure and support that turns insight into action, so progress continues after the conversation.

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How HR Advisory Works

HR advisory services are tailored to your organization’s needs. A discovery meeting helps identify the right next step and level of support. For project-based work, we define scope, timeline, and clear implementation priorities. When appropriate, we may also bring in trusted specialists from the Connect to HR network. 

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Advisory vs. Embedded HR

We provide strategic advisory services and scoped deliverables. Distinct from fractional, in-house HR or legal counsel.

Strategic Advisor

  • Prioritized HR strategy

  • Scoped deliverables

  • Advisor, not executor

  • Virtual-first support

Internal HR

  • Day-to-day execution

  • On-site or internal role

  • Ongoing HR programs and operations 

  • Not a legal substitute 

What People Are Saying

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    "Michelle provided exceptional support while I was on leave. She quickly got up to speed, immersed herself in the details, supported the team, and was instrumental in ensuring everything ran smoothly during my absence. I had complete confidence in her."

    — M. Molina, Senior Vice President, Head of Culture (Veritas Investment, Inc.)

  • Five gold stars rating

    "Michelle is professional, approachable, and someone you can trust. She created a safe environment where staff felt comfortable, and her discretion and confidentiality gave me complete peace of mind."

    — D. Riccio Ph.D., Former Executive Director, YSI

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    "Michelle has been a trusted HR partner to our fully remote international team for several years. From strengthening team dynamics to streamlining our performance review process, her guidance and expertise have been invaluable."

    — D. Funnel, Chief of Staff, Team4Tech

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    "Michelle has guided us through organizational change, COVID, and complex employee relations challenges. Her practical, thoughtful approach balances people and business needs, and we continue to rely on her trusted HR expertise."

    — Co-owners F. Fonseca and G. Borello of NewPath Landscape Service

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Ready for a strategic HR perspective?

Schedule a consultation to clarify needs, prioritize options, and map an advisory plan your team can implement.

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