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What to Expect from Our First Call
You’ll leave with insight—and a better sense of what kind of help (if any) makes sense right now.
Whether you’re exploring options, facing a specific challenge, or trying to make sense of what kind of HR support fits—this is where it starts.
You can book a free 30-minute intro call or leave a message with your questions. Either way, you’ll walk away with a clearer view of what matters and what’s next.
Understand Your Context
We’ll talk about your company, your stage, and what’s prompting the outreach.
Pressure-Test Priorities
I’ll ask a few targeted questions to uncover what’s working, what’s missing, and what might be blocking momentum
Explore What Support Might Look Like
If it feels like there’s alignment, I’ll outline how I might help—or what kind of HR support would make the most impact.
Let’s Make It Easy
Whether you’re ready to book a conversation or just want to reach out with a question, here are two easy ways to connect
Book a 30-Minute Intro Call
A no-pressure conversation to clarify your needs and explore whether we’re a fit.
Prefer to Start with a Message?
Not ready to schedule just yet? Send a note and I’ll follow up directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The purpose of the call is to understand your context, ask a few pointed questions, and help you clarify what kind of support (if any) would make a difference. You’ll get honest feedback—not a sales script.
If there’s alignment, we will propose a few ways we might work together—whether that’s a scoped project, interim leadership support, or helping you find the right HR hire. There’s no obligation to move forward.
We work with growth-stage, founder-led, and PE-backed companies—mostly in tech, professional services, and financial services. They’re moving fast and need HR to keep pace with the business.
Absolutely. Many clients come to us with uncertainty about how to assess their HR functional capabilities. The conversation is designed to help you get clearer about the gaps and what support might actually move the needle.
Typically, no. Our work is usually project-based, fractional, or retainer-style, but we’re happy to provide referrals or explore short-term options if that’s truly the best fit for your needs.
Yes—executing HR leadership searches is a core offering. What sets us apart from traditional recruiters is our ability to step in temporarily, if needed, to stabilize the function and calibrate the role through direct exposure to your team, challenges, and goals. The result is a targeted search and a leader selected for impact—not just fit.
That’s common. We often work alongside existing HR leaders to support key initiatives, coach new HR leaders, or bring structure to a function that’s grown faster than expected.
Start Smart HR is a boutique practice, which means you’ll work directly with our Founder/Chief Principal. He may bring in trusted collaborators for larger projects, but he remains your point of contact and ensures quality and consistency throughout.
