Elevating Human Capital

Building High-Performing Teams & Cultures.

I partner with scaling startups and forward-thinking SMEs to transform organizational structures, optimize talent acquisition, and cultivate inclusive environments where employees thrive.

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Clara Jenkins - HR Professional in modern office setting
The Clara Advantage

Why Fractional HR?

Data-Driven Empathy

Combining hard analytics regarding turnover and engagement with deep human understanding to create sustainable cultural shifts.

Rapid Scaling Expert

Proven frameworks to help teams grow from 10 to 100+ without losing the core values that made the startup successful.

Compliance Uncomplicated

Navigating complex labor laws and remote-work regulations seamlessly, so leadership can focus entirely on business growth.

Tailored Blueprints

No copy-paste handbooks. Every policy, review cycle, and onboarding process is custom-designed for your unique operational model.

Core Capabilities

Strategic Interventions

Fractional HR Leadership

  • Executive advisory and coaching for founders.
  • Development of 1-3 year human capital roadmaps.
  • Board-level reporting on organizational health.

Talent Acquisition Strategy

  • Employer branding and EVP development.
  • Structuring unbiased, competency-based interviews.
  • Vendor management for specialized recruiting.

Performance Management

  • Designing OKR/KPI tracking systems.
  • Implementation of continuous feedback loops.
  • Manager training for difficult conversations.

Experience & Retention

  • Comprehensive employee lifecycle mapping.
  • Designing impactful, 90-day onboarding programs.
  • Engagement surveys and action planning.

Compliance & Auditing

  • Complete audit of current HR documentation.
  • Creation of modern, inclusive employee handbooks.
  • Risk mitigation for multi-state remote teams.

Conflict & Mediation

  • Neutral third-party workplace investigations.
  • Facilitated dialogue for team alignment.
  • Restorative practices for fractured team dynamics.
Proven Impact

Recent Case Studies

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Fintech Series B

Scaling from 20 to 150 employees

40% Drop in Time-to-Hire
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E-commerce Agency

Post-Merger Culture Integration

85% eNPS Post-Merger
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SaaS Startup

Overhauling Performance Reviews

100% Adoption Rate
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Healthcare Tech

Remote Compliance Framework

Zero Compliance Breaches
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Creative Studio

Leadership Coaching & Succession

3 Internal Exec Promotions
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Non-Profit

Diversity & Inclusion Restructure

Awarded Top Inclusive Workplace
How We Collaborate

The Transformation Framework

1

Discovery & Audit

Deep dive into your current HR tech stack, compliance standing, and candid founder interviews to identify immediate bottlenecks.

2

Strategy Formulation

Designing a customized, phased roadmap tailored to your specific growth targets and budget, presenting clear deliverables.

3

Implementation

Hands-on execution. I embed myself within your leadership team to roll out new systems, policies, and manager training programs.

4

Optimization

Ongoing fractional support to measure data, adjust strategies based on real-world feedback, and ensure sustainable cultural health.

Client Voices

Trust The Process

"Clara completely revolutionized how we approach hiring. Before her, it was chaos. Now, we have a machine that attracts top-tier talent while preserving the quirky culture we love."

Marcus Thorne
CEO, NexaTech Solutions

"As a founder, HR was my biggest blind spot. Bringing Clara on fractionally gave us Fortune 500-level strategic HR without the full-time overhead. She is indispensable."

Sarah Jenkins
Co-Founder, Bloom E-Commerce

"Navigating multi-state compliance while going fully remote was terrifying. Clara handled the transition flawlessly and rebuilt our onboarding to make remote hires feel instantly connected."

David Chen
COO, Meridian Health
Clarity First

Frequent Questions

What exactly is a Fractional HR Director?

A fractional HR leader acts as your part-time executive. Instead of paying a full-time salary for a senior HR Director ($150k+), you get high-level strategic guidance for a fraction of the time and cost, scaled specifically to what a company of your current size actually needs.

Do you handle our daily payroll and benefits?

My focus is strategic HR, organizational design, and high-level employee relations. While I help you *select and implement* the best payroll/benefits brokers or PEOs (like Gusto or Rippling), I do not process daily administrative payroll myself. I build the systems so your admins can run them easily.

What industries do you specialize in?

I primarily work with fast-scaling tech startups (SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech) and modern digital agencies. However, the foundational principles of good organizational design and human psychology apply across the board. If your leadership values their people, we are a good fit.

How quickly can we start working together?

After our initial discovery call, if we align, I typically require a 2-week lead time to schedule your comprehensive HR Audit. We start with a 3-month initial engagement to ensure we establish a strong foundation before moving to long-term retainer options.

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