What Is Fractional HR? A Plain-English Guide for Startup Founders

You keep hearing the term. Here is what it actually means, what it costs, and whether it makes sense for your stage.

Fractional HR is senior HR leadership delivered on a part-time retainer basis. It provides all the strategic value of a seasoned HR director without the full-time salary, benefits, and overhead. Here is exactly what that means in practice and how to know if it is right for you.

The plain-English definition

What fractional HR actually does

Fractional HR vs. a PEO

Fractional HR vs. an hourly HR consultant

What fractional HR typically costs

Is fractional HR right for your company?