Your people operations, finally running the way your business deserves.
Embedded fractional HR services for companies of 30-150 employees ready to scale with structure.
NorthstarPMO combines strategic HR guidance with hands-on execution, integrating into your team and proactively managing hiring, compliance, culture, and performance, so you can stay focused on growing your business.
Simplify HR. Maximize Potential.
Why Growing Companies Choose NorthstarPMO
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Customized, scalable support
We take the time to understand your business before delivering solutions, tailoring our approach to your goals, structure, and growth stage so you get exactly the support you need, when you need it.
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Embedded, proactive partnership
Unlike traditional outsourced HR, we integrate directly into your team, taking ownership of the work and staying proactive so nothing important stalls and the details never become distractions.
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Experienced, technology-enabled expertise
You get senior HR professionals with real-world experience across industries, paired with smart use of HR technology and AI tools to reduce manual work, improve visibility, and help you make better decisions.
Results That Speak for Themselves
- 30 hrs saved per new hire's first month after implementing structured onboarding
- 3 weeks to make a key hire, down from a 6–8 week average
- 120+ employees supported across multiple states as a company scaled from a team of 5
“Over the last 2 years working with our dedicated NorthstarPMO team, we’ve been able to overcome numerous hiring and people management challenges in a way that would never have been possible with a traditional HR function. The growth and control that their fractional support enables is remarkable.”
“During the three years working with NorthstarPMO as our HR partner, we’ve been able to adapt our HR approach and function to meet and overcome the growth challenges we faced during an unprecedented time. With a scalable resource, and the depth of a team when we need it most, the fractional model they pioneered has been a remarkable step forward in our people strategy.”
“Marketri hired NorthstarPMO at the beginning of 2025 and is thrilled with the proactive, experienced advice from our Fractional HR Director, Katie. We had some complicated HR situations arise during the first quarter and were so appreciative to have Northstar as our strategic HR partner. It was such a great decision!”
HR Support That Scales with Your Business
Whether you're a small business building HR from scratch or a mid-sized company strengthening your HR function, NorthstarPMO provides the right expertise at the right time, without the overhead of a full-time team.
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Fractional HR Services
NorthstarPMO integrates directly into your leadership team, providing strategic HR guidance and hands-on execution without the cost of a full-time hire and helping you build the systems and structure required to scale with confidence.
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Employee Group Benefits
Previously considered out of reach for small employers, a quality benefits package is now a critical part of attracting and retaining talent—and more accessible than you might think. NorthstarPMO handles the complexity so you can focus on running your business.
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Anonymous Incident Reporting
Your employee handbook does more than define policies; it sets the tone for how your organization treats its people. NorthstarPMO creates and reviews handbooks that protect your business and reflect your culture.
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Leadership Training
New managers are often promoted for their technical skills, not their people skills. NorthstarPMO's leadership training helps your managers build the awareness, confidence, and skills they need to lead effectively.
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Outsourced Payroll
Payroll is often more complex than most business owners expect, covering federal, state, and local tax requirements. NorthstarPMO manages it accurately and reliably, with a dedicated payroll specialist assigned to your business.
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Employee Handbooks
Your employee handbook does more than define policies; it sets the tone for how your organization treats its people. NorthstarPMO creates and reviews handbooks that protect your business and reflect your culture.
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Expert HR Insights for Growing Businesses
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How to Choose Recruiting Support for a Growing Company: Internal, Agency, or Fractional HR
Companies between 30 and 150 employees have three ways to fill open roles. An internal recruiter carries fixed costs, even through slow hiring periods.
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How to Prepare Your Business for an ICE Raid or Audit
ICE workplace enforcement has increased in 2026, and every employer, regardless of industry, must maintain I-9 compliance. This guide explains the difference between an ICE audit and a raid, how to build a response plan, support employees during an enforcement action, and keep I-9 records ready for review.
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When Your Startup Outgrows Itself: The Hidden Leadership Gap That Stalls Growth
Venture-backed companies often hit predictable organizational inflection points as they grow. This is not a failure of ambition or leadership. It is a structural challenge that occurs when companies scale faster than their people systems.
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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.
Ready to Simplify Your HR?
Schedule a complimentary discovery call to explore how fractional HR consulting can strengthen your people operations, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth.
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