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The HR Foundation You Need.

The Flexibility You Want.

Modern HR Support for Small Businesses:

Build it from scratch or clean up what’s already in motion

What I Do:

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

Small businesses change quickly, and HR often gets pulled along for the ride. I come in wherever you are and help you get where you’re going — whether that means cleaning up your current HR processes, tightening compliance, improving hiring and onboarding, documenting workflows, or coaching your team through real-time people challenges.

I partner with the people you already have, train new talent when needed, and build the systems and structure that make everything run more smoothly. Together, we create an HR function that supports your goals instead of reacting to them.

From scaling, to stability, to stronger performance systems, I help you turn the HR you have into something clear, confident, and ready for growth.

Let’s Work Together!

Project-Based Packages

(For companies that want clarity, structure, or a full reset)

These are scoped, outcome-driven projects with a defined start and end. Perfect when your HR function needs clarity, cleanup, or stronger infrastructure.

Project-based services include:

  • HR Audit

  • HR Department Supercharge

  • Train Your HR Person (set curriculum + applied training)

  • Manager Training Programs (cohorts or custom workshops)

Best for companies who:

  • Want a measurable result or transformation

  • Need structure, documentation, or systems built

  • Prefer predictable cost and clear deliverables

Hourly Consulting

(For companies who need expert help in real time)

Ideal for urgent issues or situations where you want strategy, guidance, or templates — but not a long-term project.

Hourly support covers:

  • On-Call HR Advisor work (performance issues, policy questions, terminations, complex employee situations)

  • 1:1 Manager Coaching for leaders who need real-time support in sticky or evolving situations

  • Advising on isolated HR decisions

  • Template/document creation

Best for companies who:

  • Need immediate support handling a current situation

  • Don’t want to commit to a project yet

  • Want expert advice without ongoing cost

Monthly Retainer

(For companies who want strategic HR leadership without hiring an HR team)

A retainer gives you flexible, ongoing access to HR support after a project or audit. This is not a long-term “fractional HR” arrangement — it’s lightweight but reliable guidance.

Retainers typically include:

  • Monthly or bi-weekly check-ins

  • Advisory calls for new issues or decisions

  • Ongoing coaching for managers or HR staff

  • Review of documentation or policies

  • Light systems support

Best for companies who:

  • Have completed an Audit or Supercharge and want stability

  • Want access to advice, not hours

  • Need steady, strategic HR guidance as they grow.

Because no two businesses are the same, every engagement starts with a free consultation.
We’ll talk through your goals, your current HR setup, and the best-fit structure — whether that’s a flat-rate project, hourly support, or something more hands-on.

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About Me:

Katherine Holmgren

Executive MBA, SHRM-SCP

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

I started this business because I genuinely love small businesses and the communities they create. I believe they deserve HR that is strategic, approachable, and truly supportive of the work they are trying to do.

My philosophy is grounded in clarity and communication. When HR is set up thoughtfully, it becomes a steady foundation your business can grow on. I take a relationship-first approach, and I do this work without judgment. Every business is a mix of good intentions and real constraints, and my job is to take your HR from wherever it is today and help you build something stable, aligned, and useful.

I provide practical HR support for small and mid-sized businesses that want more structure and confidence in their people operations. My services include HR audits with clear scoring, project-based HR support, training for the person who manages HR, manager development, and as-needed advising for sensitive situations. Everything I build is designed to be easy to understand, simple to use, and supportive of your long-term goals.

I’d love to help you build an HR function that makes everything else in your business a little easier.

Contact Me

Location
Kansas City, MO

(or virtual!)

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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.

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.