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Let’s End HR Compliance Stress for Startups

Expert HR Compliance Support that frees up your time & keeps your startup risk-free

HR Compliance & Ops Services for Fast-Growing Tech Startups

Expert HR Compliance Support that frees up your time & keeps your startup risk-free

HR Compliance & Ops Services for Fast-Growing Tech Startups

Based on 28 reviews of new founders

Growing Fast But Can’t Justify a Full-time Hire yet?

When startup leaders juggle HR with running the business, it leads to compliance risks, employee turnover, and lost focus on growth.

You waste hours searching for scattered HR documents.

You risk losing your team due to bad employee experiences.

You risk costly penalties from incomplete or outdated records.

HR Compliance Blueprint

HR Compliance Healthcheck

Get a clear action plan to ensure your startup meets key regulations.

HRIS Setup & Optimization

Streamline hiring, payroll, and employee management—saving you time and reducing errors (like missed pay or benefits).

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring & Support

Keep your startup risk-free and audit-ready with an ally who is ready to help you when you need, and out of the way when you don’t.

Hi! I’m Cia.

Pricing

Compliance Jumpstart

Perfect for Startups needing a quick HR compliance & HR ops foundation

Starting at:

$399

/ оne-time

HRIS QuickLaunch

Ideal for Startups ready to build proper HR infrastructure

Starting at:

$1,490

/ оne-time

Embedded HR Partner

Our most robust solution for scaling Startups with growing HR needs

Everything in HRIS QuickLaunch

Starting at:

$3,490

/ monthly

What Our Clients Say

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Product manager

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School administrator

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FAQs

Why do I need HR compliance if we’re a small team?

Growing startups face surprise compliance requirements, especially during fundraising or audits. Setting up HR right early saves time, prevents costly mistakes, and keeps you focused on growth.

How does your service compare to hiring a full-time HR person?

Our services start at just $399, compared to $120,000+ per year for a full-time HR hire. You get expert HR help—with no overhead.

How quickly can you help us get HR compliant?

Initial setup takes as little as two weeks. Full HR system implementation is audit-ready within 60 days—guaranteed.

Do you work with early-stage startups?

Yes! We specialize in tech startups with as few as 10 employees as long as they’re growing fast. If HR feels overwhelming but hiring full-time isn’t an option, let’s talk.

What happens if we need extra support?

Our Embedded HR Partner plan includes priority support, unlimited consultations, and flexible upgrades as you scale.

What makes you different from other HR consultants?

We focus exclusively on tech startups, understand the unique HR challenges of fast growth, and give you direct access to the founder, Cia Bodin—not just a subcontractor who hasn’t worked in your world.