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The HR Foundation You Need.

The Flexibility You Want.

Custom HR solutions for small and mid-sized businesses — strategic setup, seamless handoff, and expert support only when you need it.

What I Do:

Running a business is hard. Managing HR shouldn't be.

Holmgren Consulting helps small and growing businesses across the U.S. set up smart, scalable HR systems — so you don’t have to hire a full-time executive just to get things organized.

Whether you’re building your first HR department or fixing a patchwork of policies, I provide custom HR setup, fractional HR support, and turnkey systems designed for long-term sustainability — and built around your team, your culture, and your goals.

You get executive-level strategy up front, day-to-day ownership stays in-house, and I stay on-call for when the complex stuff hits.

Let’s Work Together!

  • Build your entire HR function — the right way — from the ground up.

    This project-based service gives your business a complete HR foundation, customized to your structure, size, and future plans.

    Delivered Virtually | Designed for Internal Ownership

    What’s included:

    • Tailored employee handbook and core HR policies

    • Compliance infrastructure (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, wage & hour, etc.)

    • Onboarding and offboarding systems

    • Compensation and performance management frameworks

    • Internal communication templates

    • Optional career pathing and development guidance

    ➡️ Built for scale — without needing a full-time HR hire
    ➡️ No retainers or subscriptions — just a flat project fee

  • Need help bringing your new HR systems to life? I’m here to help.

    Once we’ve designed your systems, I offer hourly support to customize rollouts, train managers, and make sure everything fits the real-world needs of your team.

    Common areas of support:

    • Manager and team training sessions

    • Process adoption and communications

    • HR document customization

    • Change management support

    ➡️ Billed hourly, only as needed.
    ➡️ Flexible and fully remote options.

  • Even after your HR foundation is in place, I’m available to help you navigate sensitive, complex, or high-stakes issues. Think of it as fractional HR leadership, delivered virtually, on your terms.

    Support areas include:

    • Employee relations and conflict resolution

    • Terminations and performance issues

    • Leave management and accommodations

    • Leadership coaching and org design

    • Policy updates as regulations evolve

    ➡️ Hourly or monthly retainer packages available
    ➡️ Virtual, fast, and founder-friendly

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About Me:

Katherine Holmgren

Executive MBA, SHRM-SCP

Strategic HR Support for Companies Who Outgrew DIY — But Aren’t Ready for a CHRO

Hi, I’m Katherine Holmgren — HR strategist, consultant, and founder of Holmgren Consulting.

I work with businesses who are scaling up and need real HR systems in place — but who don’t have the budget, need, or desire for a full-time executive just yet. I help build the HR foundation you need to stay compliant, develop your team, and grow sustainably — and then hand it off to someone internal to manage confidently.

When done right, HR doesn’t slow you down. It makes everything else easier.

Remote. Relationship-based. Results-driven.

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Looking for

Something Custom?

I also offer custom consulting for:

  • Leadership coaching

  • Special HR compliance audits

  • Fractional HR Leadership

Just ask during your consultation — if I can help, I will.

Let's Build Your HR Foundation

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Schedule your free consultation today and see how Holmgren Consulting can help you set up HR the right way — and keep it sustainable for the long haul.

Holmgren Consulting provides custom HR consulting for small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S.
We offer HR department setup, fractional HR support, and scalable systems designed to help companies grow with clarity and confidence — without the cost of a full-time HR executive.
The HR foundation you need. The flexibility you want.