Strategic HR Leadership to Bridge the Gap and Effect Change
As organizations grow and adapt, the need for an experienced HR leader can occur rapidly and unexpectedly. When this urgent need arises, businesses need to react quickly to ensure momentum isn’t lost – but they may also be up against restrictive budgets and a long hiring process.
Adding a Fractional CHRO is an effective solution for many businesses facing time-sensitive HR leadership deficits.
No matter what HR and people challenges you’re facing, our network of Fractional CHROs has the tools and experience to support you. We provide you with HR leaders that give you the solutions you need without the salary of a full-time CHRO or the extensive recruiting and hiring steps.
Ready to add a Fractional CHRO to your team? Contact our experts to get started.
When to Utilize a Fractional CHRO
While a Fractional CHRO can provide tremendous value to organizations at any stage, there are certain situations that are well suited for a Fractional CHRO’s impact.
Rapid Growth
When a business experiences quicker than expected growth, changes to the overall HR and people strategy often need to be made. A Fractional CHRO can quickly step in and ensure the right decisions are made to support the long-term health of an organization.
Merger/Acquisition
Going through a merger or acquisition often requires significant changes to the HR and people needs of an organization. Having a Fractional CHRO on-hand with direct experience in navigating mergers and acquisitions can ensure major issues are avoided.
Unplanned Vacancy
An HR leader unexpectedly exiting a company can lead to unforeseen HR and talent challenges. Utilizing a Fractional CHRO during this absence can provide immediate relief to your organization while also giving you adequate time to source a permanent replacement.
Specialized Project
Taking on a new/large project that your current HR team and leadership doesn’t have experience with increases the chance for the project to fail. Putting a Fractional CHRO in place that has the specific skills to lead the team through challenges and execute the required tasks can ensure success.
How Our Fractional CHRO Process Works
When you need a Fractional CHRO, timing is critical. Our process allows us to act with a sense of urgency without jeopardizing quality to ensure we deliver exceptional service and professional talent.
In general, our Fractional CHRO placement process follows five main steps:
- Gain organizational understanding of your need
- Align need with our network of qualified CHROs
- Present candidates for interviews
- Facilitate selection and negotiation
- Maintain consistent touch points to ensure success
While we follow the same general process for all clients, we customize the selection of Fractional CHROs based on your unique need. Whether you’re looking for immediate support or planning for the weeks or months ahead, we can help.
Experience and Success You Can Count On
95%
client satisfaction rating
60K
qualified candidates in our network
85%
of team previously held an HR role
15-20
average years of experience of team members
500+
filled placements since 2021
Why Organizations Choose hrQ
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Christine Gaspar
General Manager, HR
Volkswagen
"Anna is wonderful! Great experience."
Charlie Piscitello
SVP, Chief People Officer
PETCO
"Bringing current and reputable knowledge to the HR talent landscape by knowing who’s where and if they are top talent. They are responsive and demonstrate a sense of urgency to the client’s need and are resourceful in bringing the right people to the table."
Pedro Velis
Sr. HR Manager
Ready Pac
“Melissa Haid did a tremendous job throughout the process of keeping me up to date in the process and giving me guidance and advise as I went through my job search. Melissa is very customer oriented and makes sure that she keeps both sides moving toward the end goal. I appreciated her work with me throughout the process.”
Jackie Peter
VP, HR
Frontier Airlines
“Very professional, positive experience.”
Erika Young
Sr. Manager, OE & TM
Charles Schwab
"Olivia was a pleasure to work with - she was informative and responsive throughout the process and very supportive. Thank you so much!
Gerry Agnes
President & CEO
Elevations Credit Union
“Kim Bradney & Anne Mounts are simply amazing. I was thrilled to work with them and would highly recommend them to my colleagues.”
Kate Hyatt
CHRO & SVP, HR
Healthgrades
"As an HR executive, I have worked with many search firms, both as a client and as a candidate. Recently, I had the experience of being a candidate presented by hrQ for a head of HR role. I was very impressed with the professionalism and due diligence that I encountered working with John Anderson at hrQ. John thoroughly prepared me for my interviews and kept me updated on the search which entailed multiple interviews and thorough reference checking. Given all the information that John provided to me during the process, when this search resulted in an offer, it was an easy decision for me to accept."
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Kevin Delaney
SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Quanex Building Products
"As we look to future HR Leadership needs across our nationwide operations, I know who to call. Many thanks for a job well done!"
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Gwen Schreffler
VP, HR
Core Laboratories
"Since discovering hrQ, I have had the pleasure of working with Shelly Steele and she is a delight. She listens, stays focused and produces candidates that meet the profile needs. She is highly customer focused and demonstrates the passion for finding and delivering HR talent."
Danielle Barrera
Chief Operating Officer
RediClinic
"hrQ did a fantastic job helping us find exceptional talent for our HR leadership needs. Kathy Rapp and her team really took the time to understand what we were looking for and presented candidates that fit the bill!"
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Jen Alessandra
SVP, HR
Solarwinds
"I have worked with hrQ as a client and a candidate over the past eight years. Market knowledge, timeliness, quality and consistent execution across the hrQ team is impressive! I appreciate their results-driven model, and highly recommend the firm."
Lisa Cavanaugh
VP, Organizational Effectiveness
Magna Energy Services
“Really appreciate the responsiveness of the team. I reached out to a contact in the Houston office, but the request was seamlessly handled through Colorado. Nicely done.”
Katherine O'Keefe
Recruiter
Bimbo Bakeries
“I wish hrQ ran the entire world! It would be a much better place. They're very professional, responsive, helpful - it's a great company. My experience with everyone I've been in contact there with was outstanding.”
Nicole Lozano
Sr. HR Generalist
Centura Health
“I love your firm and have recommended many people to it. I love the level of service and professionalism. Keep it up!”
Lance Boll
Executive Recruiter
J.B. Pointexter
"Having been in executive search for more than a decade, I was very pleased with the process. Brian Coffman and Kim Wende were both amazing to work with."
Nancy Katz
Managing Director
American Infrastructure MLP
“Bonnie was wonderful! Not only was she extremely helpful in our drawing up our job description (as it was for a new position), but she sent me 4-5 well-qualified candidates and we got our top choice. I couldn't be more pleased.”
Alison Bodor
HR Director
Renal Ventures Management
“I wish I had called hrQ sooner!”
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Bodybuilding.com
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Plaid
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Joe Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing
I wanted to thank you and your entire team for the excellent service you provided in our HR Director search. We were able to recruit a truly exceptional candidate in a manner that was timely, organized and efficient. Bonnie was a true pleasure to work with and guided us through the process with kindness and professionalism. I am really happy with our decision to partner with hrQ.
Partner with hrQ for Fractional CHRO Services that Drive Business Results
Our Fractional CHRO services are designed to provide you with the high-level support and expertise you need to achieve your HR and business goals. No matter what challenges your business is facing, we have the right talent solutions for you.
Contact us today to learn more about our Fractional HR services and how we can help your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fractional CHROs
1. What is a Fractional CHRO?
A Fractional CHRO is a C-Suite HR professional that provides direct, part-time support and unbiased guidance to an organization. Fractional CHROs have previous HR executive experience and are typically employed by specialized HR search firms, like hrQ.
2. How long does a Fractional CHRO work for an organization?
A Fractional CHRO can be contracted for any length of time between a few weeks to a year or more. The exact duration will be defined on your partnership contract, many of which specify hourly minimums and per week/month payment.
3. When should I consider hiring a Fractional CHRO?
Most organizations utilize a Fractional CHRO when specific HR guidance or support is needed, but the organization isn’t currently in a position to add the salary of a full-time C-Suite HR leader. Utilizing a Fractional CHRO can be especially valuable when companies are experiencing significant change such as organizational restructuring, rapid growth, and more.
4. What types of organizations are best suited to utilize a Fractional CHRO?
While almost any organization can benefit from working with a Fractional CHRO, certain organizations are best suited to take advantage of the benefits.
These organizations include:
- PE/VC backed companies
- Startups
- Organizations looking to obtain additional funding
- Businesses going through a major transition
- Medium to large size organizations experiencing HR/people challenges