I believe in people-first HR for modern businesses.

Hi, I’m Laura Hessler — a Fractional HR Leader and People Operations Consultant passionate about building workplaces where people thrive and businesses grow.

With over 20 years of experience leading HR strategy, I’ve worked with early-stage startups, fast-scaling teams, and established businesses to create people systems that are both thoughtful and scalable. I also bring experience from Fortune 100 firms, federal and state organizations, and public, private, & PE-owned companies in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, banking & finance, higher education, and the energy sector.  From hiring frameworks to compliance support to leadership coaching, I bring the right mix of strategy and hands-on execution. I help startups and growing companies build healthy, high-performing teams —

Why I Do This:

Because culture is too important to leave to chance.

I started this practice to support founders and leaders who care deeply about their teams but don’t need — or aren’t ready for — a full-time HR department. I believe the best people strategies are the ones that work in the real world: clear, empathetic, and built to grow. I also believe compliance is something that should be built in to the foundational elements of people processes to both mitigate risk and be effective in supporting employees and hiring managers.

How I Work:

I partner with companies as their part-time HR executive (CHRO or VP level) or project-based HR lead — building systems, solving people problems, and helping leadership feel confident about their next move.

Some of the ways I can support your team:

• HR infrastructure & policy development

• Hiring, onboarding & team structure

• Compliance, audits & risk management

• Performance systems & culture alignment

• Executive & management coaching

• Change management & org design

A Bit More About Me:

I’m equal parts strategist and coach — data-driven, people-minded, and endlessly curious about what makes a team click. When I’m not designing better workplaces, you’ll find me traveling, reading, writing, knitting (well, trying to knit), volunteering, and exploring the world around me.

Ready to build a better HR foundation?
Let’s talk about how I can help you scale your people strategy with intention.