Simplify HR. Maximize Potential.
Headquartered in Boston, MA and serving clients nationally, we offer innovative business support to small and medium organizations, with deep expertise in HR and PeopleOps
Our flexible approach to business consulting and business support services puts powerful expertise in the hands of any organization. Whether you are an ambitious startup, a large blue-chip, or an established small business, our flexible services fuel your growth at a price you can afford. Read more to find out how.
Book a Discovery CallEmployee Group Benefits
Previously considered out of reach for small employers, offering a quality benefits package to your employees is now a critical part of your success when it comes to attracting and retaining talent.
Anonymous Incident Reporting
The simple, affordable anonymous reporting service for your employees
Leadership Training
Northstar's Leadership Training service based in Boston, MA and serving our clients nationally, can help your leaders scale their impact on your organization.
Fractional HR Services
Our Fractional HR service is a cost effective solution for small to medium sized companies without an internal HR function
Outsourced Payroll
Payroll is a critical function in any business, but not all small businesses can (or should) pay for a full time employee with the expertise to run payroll accurately and reliably. It often makes sense to outsource.
Employee Handbooks
Your Employee Handbook is an important document that serves many critical purposes for your business and for your team. Here is why every business should have one, and how we can help if you don't.
News & Articles
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3 Critical HR Trends That Will Impact Small and Mid-Sized Businesses in 2026
Based on our work with growing organizations across many industries, we see these three HR trends rising to the top for 2026.
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5 Reasons you should adopt a Student Loan Repayment Program
Did you know that you can give your employees a payment, tax deductible for the business, of up to $5,250 a year to assist with student loan repayments? The CARES Act recently introduced this program, and it is not too late to act.
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7 New Manager Problems and How to Prevent Them
Making the move from individual contributor to leader is tough, and the numbers show it. In this article, we give you 7 practical ways to support your rising leadership talent through the transition.
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Recruiting Best Practices 101
Are you struggling to get your head around effective recruiting, or not seeing the results you need? In this article, we share our perspective on recruitment best practices.
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Making a Job Offer
Making a job offer sounds like a simple process, but the stakes are high, and it is possible to make costly mistakes. This article tells you everything you need to know about preparing and making a job offer.