HR Consulting Tailored for Female Founders

Fiero Collaborative offers expert support and guidance with the employee side of your organization allowing you to focus on your passion—creating a successful business.

What We Do

Our Mission:

Fiero Collaborative empowers female founders of small businesses by delivering tailored, strategic HR solutions that align with their goals, strengthen company culture, and foster lasting connections. We are committed to supporting women entrepreneurs with innovative, people-centered strategies that drive business growth and create thriving workplaces.

Retainer-Based Support:

(Full-service VIP) Ongoing HR support offered through scalable partnerships based on business size, stage (start-up or established), and preferred commitment length (e.g., 3-month or 6-month engagements). All partnerships are renewable and include dedicated support hours, strategic check-ins, and priority scheduling.

Browse Our Partnership Packages Below

Curate:

The Curate Partnership is designed to give emerging founders the confidence and structure to build their team with intention from day one. Perfect for start-ups without an HR presence, this foundational toolkit provides the essential resources to support the full employee lifecycle, thoughtfully crafted to reflect your values and ready to grow with your business.

Included in this package:  

  • Employment Offer Templates– Clear, customizable language to help you extend offers with professionalism and compliance  
  • Recordkeeping Guidelines– Practical guidance on maintaining secure, organized records  
  • Core Compliance Forms– All the key documentation you need to stay compliant from the start  
  • New Hire Checklists– Personalized and flexible to create a smooth, welcoming new hire experience  
  • Talent Procurement Templates– Job descriptions, job postings, and interview tools to support your hiring process from outreach to offer  
  • Company Culture and Employee Experience Guides– Helpful resources to nurture communication, connection, and engagement

Whether you are hiring your first employee or preparing for future growth, Curate helps you build a solid HR foundation—so you can focus on what you do best: leading with purpose.

Ignite:

The Ignite Partnership is designed for small businesses ready to move from ad hoc practices to intentional, strategic HR. Perfect for founders who have started building their team but lack formal systems, this package provides the structure, support, and insight to confidently lead with clarity and compliance.

This offering equips business owners to:

  • Establish core HR processes that reflect their mission and culture
  • Implement key documentation and policies to reduce risk and increase alignment
  • Set the foundation for strong performance, communication, and employee experience

Included in this partnership:

  • Customized Hiring Toolkit – Interview guides, evaluation templates, and offer resources tailored to your business
  • Foundational People Policies – Core policy templates covering topics like time off, conduct, and communication norms
  • Onboarding & Integration Tools – Structured workflows to help new employees start strong and stay engaged
  • Performance & Feedback Framework – Templates and coaching tools to introduce a culture of continuous growth
  • Ongoing HR Support– Continued access to HR guidance as new questions arise, including document refinement and situational consulting
  • HR Health Check – A light compliance review to identify and close early-stage gaps
  • Founder Consultation – One-on-one guidance to adapt tools and practices to your unique leadership style and goals

Ignite helps bring order, insight, and intention to the people side of your business—so you can lead with confidence and light the path for growth.

Thrive:

Our Thrive Partnership is for growing businesses building out their HR function and delivers practical tools and strategic support to strengthen compliance, streamline processes, and elevate team performance.

Includes: 

  • Strategic HR Partner – Expert support to strengthen existing systems and align people practices with business goals
  • HR Infrastructure Review – Evaluation of current processes, documents, and compliance practices
  • Policy Updates & Development – Refinement of existing policies and creation of key additions
  • Essential People Tools:
    • Updated employee handbook
    • Customized job descriptions
    • Onboarding and offboarding workflows
    • Performance management tools
    • Employee relations support
    • Payroll and timekeeping guidance
    • HRIS and vendor selection
    • Documentation best practices
  • Leadership Support – Coaching for internal managers or HR leads navigating growth
  • Ongoing HR Support – Continued access for everyday guidance, issue-spotting, and implementation follow-through

Elevate:

For businesses with an established HR foundation seeking to enhance leadership, culture, and long-term people strategy, the Elevate Package offers high-level support that aligns talent development with organizational vision.

Includes:

  • Executive & Manager Training – Ongoing development sessions to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team performance
  • Individual Coaching – Tailored one-on-one coaching for leaders navigating change, growth, or new roles
  • Compensation Strategy– Design and refinement of competitive, equitable pay structures
  • HR Metrics & Analysis – Tools to measure, evaluate, and enhance HR impact across the organization
  • Strategic Alignment Review – Support in aligning HR initiatives with evolving company goals
  • Continued Advisory Access – Ongoing partnership for high-level guidance and organizational development

What We Do

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HR Strategy & Advisory

  • One-on-one HR consulting
  • Custom HR strategy for business growth
  • Ongoing HR support as your business scales
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Conflict Resolution & Workplace Mediation

  • Support in resolving employee disputes professionally
  • Develop conflict resolution policies and strategies
  • Train leaders on handling difficult conversations

Culture & Employee Engagement

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategies
  • Leadership & team training
  • Retention strategies
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Performance and Employee Development

  • Set up performance review processes
  • Create employee development and training plans
  • Implement feedback and goal-setting frameworks

HR Compliance & Policies

  • Employee handbooks & workplace policies
  • Legal compliance for small businesses
  • Payroll & benefits guidance
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Fractional HR Support (Ongoing Consulting)

  • Monthly or retainer-based HR consulting for continued support
  • On-demand HR guidance for policy updates, compliance, and best practices
  • Act as an outsourced HR partner for growing businesses

Who We Work With

We specialize in HR solutions for:

Female-Founded Startups Building Their Future

Scaling Small & Mid-Sized Businesses Ready for Structure

Entrepreneur-Led Teams Growing with Purpose

Your business could be next! Work With Us.
Why This Matters:

Mismanaging HR compliance can result in huge fines or issues regarding legality. With my help, I ensure your business is structured well and ready to meet all regulatory requirements.

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