Your HR, Simplified
Plainly HR is a small business HR partner built for companies just like yours. Teams that are growing fast, wearing too many hats, and ready to put the right people systems in place without the corporate complexity.
I believe HR doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. It should be clear, practical, and built around the real needs of your team. Whether you’re making your first hire, building out your processes, or thinking about where you want to be in three years, Plainly HR is the partner that meets you where you are and helps you get where you’re going.
Recruiting
Clear, compelling job postings written to attract qualified candidates and reflect your company culture.
Role definition and scope
Multi-platform posting strategy
Inclusive, effective language
From offer letter to first day, I make sure new hires start off on the right foot.
Competitive offer benchmarking
Offer letter preparation
First-day and onboarding checklists
I build your pipeline and screen candidates so you only spend time on people worth meeting.
Active and passive candidate outreach
Resume review and initial screening
Interview scheduling and coordination
HR Operations
Stay on the right side of employment law without needing a law degree to understand it.
HR compliance audits
I-9, FLSA, EEO, and state law guidance
Ongoing regulatory monitoring
I help you set up and manage payroll and benefits — accurately and on time.
Payroll setup and administration support
Benefits plan selection guidance
Open enrollment and employee communications
A practical, plain-language handbook that sets expectations and protects your business.
Custom policy development
Federal and state compliance review
Easy-to-understand employee handbook
HR Strategy
Map out your hiring needs before they become urgent, and build a team structure that supports growth.
Headcount planning and org design
Role prioritization and sequencing
Budget and compensation modeling
Not ready for a full-time HR hire? I act as your on-call HR team — available when you need me, without the overhead.
Ongoing HR advisory and support
Project-based or retainer engagements
Scales as your team grows
Help your team do their best work with clear expectations, regular feedback, and a culture worth sticking around for.
Performance review process design
Goal-setting frameworks (OKRs, etc.)
Employee engagement and retention strategies
