HR Support That Actually Fits

Your Business

Most small businesses don't need a full HR department — they need the right support at the right time. That's exactly what we build.

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“When you take care of your people, your people take care of your business.”

Richard Branson (Founder of Virgin Group)

Whether you're formalizing HR for the first time, growing your team, or navigating a situation that keeps you up at night, the right support makes all the difference. Our packages are designed specifically for small and medium businesses that need practical, people-first HR solutions — without the corporate price tag or the cookie cutter approach.

Every package is built around your business, your team, and where you are right now. We start where you need us most and build from there.

Start Up HR

for businesses that have little to no HR foundation in place

Starting from $4,500

  • Offer letter template

  • Employee handbook creation (policies, code of conduct, expectations)

  • Basic job description templates (up to 3 roles)

  • New employee file setup and record-keeping guidance document

  • One strategy session to prioritize next steps

Recruitment

for businesses that need to hire but don't have a structured process.

Starting from $1,500

  • 60 minute recruitment strategy session

  • Job posting writing and optimization

  • Interview guide and structured question development

  • Reference check templates and process

  • Offer letter template

  • Candidate communication templates (acknowledgement, decline, offer)

  • 60 minute debrief and selection support

Onboarding

for businesses that want new hires to hit the ground running and actually stay.

Starting from $1,500

  • 30/60/90 day onboarding plan template

  • New hire checklist (day one, week one, month one)

  • Welcome package and culture introduction materials

  • Manager onboarding guide (what to do before, during, and after day one) & 1:1 coaching session

  • New hire check-in schedule and conversation guide

  • Probationary period expectations and review template

Performance Management

for businesses that want to move beyond the annual review.

Starting from $3,500

  • Performance review templates

  • Goal setting framework

  • Manager guide for delivering performance conversations

  • Performance improvement plan (PIP) template and guidance

  • Ongoing feedback tools and check-in structures

  • Role clarity and expectation-setting tools

  • Recognition and feedback best practices guide

Absence Management

for businesses dealing with frequent or complex employee absences.

Starting from $3,500

  • Attendance policy development

  • Return to work plan templates

  • Accommodation process guidance (duty to accommodate overview)

  • Manager guide for absence conversations (how to approach sensitively and legally)

  • Short-term and long-term leave documentation support

  • Communication templates for leave-related conversations

Progressive Discipline

for businesses that need a fair, consistent, and legally sound approach to addressing performance and conduct issues.

Starting from $4,500

  • Progressive discipline policy development

  • Verbal warning documentation guide

  • Written warning templates

  • Final written warning template

  • Termination checklist and guidance (with-cause vs. without-cause overview)

  • Manager script and coaching for difficult conversations

  • Investigation process overview for misconduct situations

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Full People Program

Our Packages

You're ready to stop putting out fires and start building something that lasts.

The Full People Program brings together everything in our core packages — your HR foundation, your growth tools, and your risk protection — into one comprehensive engagement. This is for business leaders who are serious about building a workplace that attracts great people, develops them well, and handles the hard stuff with confidence.

Everything included across all six packages, delivered in a structured sequence with priority access and a dedicated strategy session at every stage.

Discounted price available when implementing the Full People Program. Inquire for pricing.

“Lindsay at Equal People HR has been absolutely fantastic to work with. The systems and processes she’s put in place are easy to navigate, efficient, and take so much stress out of HR tasks. Highly recommend her and Equal People HR!”

— CEO, Not-for-Profit

Is this right for you?

We work best with small and medium business owners and managers who are ready to take their people strategies seriously — but don't need (or want) a full-time HR department to do it.

You might be in the right place if:

  • You're running a team of 5 to 100 people and HR has always been the thing you'll "get to eventually"

  • You've had a people situation recently that didn't go as smoothly as you'd hoped and you don't want to be caught off guard again

  • You wear a lot of hats and HR is one of them — but it's not the one you feel most confident in

  • You've been googling HR questions at 10pm and you're tired of not being sure if the answer actually applies to your situation

You don’t have to have it all figured out to reach out. Most of our clients come to us knowing something needs to change but not exactly where to start. That's what the discovery call is for — and it's always free.

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Not sure if a package or retainer is the right fit? Let’s figure it out together…

Looking for ongoing HR support instead?

Check out our HR on Retainer - service for continuous, day-to-day people guidance.

HR on Retainer

FAQs

  • You may only need support and expertise a few times a year or when working on a major project. Outsourcing HR allows you to get the knowledge and support you need, at the investment that is right for you.

  • Each organization has different needs so whether you’re a start up needing some foundational documents or an established company looking for strategic advising, outsourcing is able to get you the knowledge and support needed at the right time.

    While it is common to wait until you run into a problem, we want to help you avoid those sticky situations by taking a more proactive approach.

  • HR on Retainer offers a streamlined, ongoing solution for companies seeking expert guidance on essential HR tasks without breaking the bank. This service provides flexibility, on-demand assistance, and strategic insights for a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time HR professional.

    Ideal for small businesses that don’t need a full-time HR professional on staff or companies with small HR teams needing some extra hands on deck!

    Some ways you may find this helpful:

    • Unlimited phone call and email support

    • Support with HR projects like employee manual updates, performance reviews, employee engagement

    • Mentorship for developing HR professionals

  • Sometimes you need specific support for HR challenges or initiatives that come up in your business. These projects can range from designing new HR policies and systems, implementing a new HR software, or managing organizational restructuring.

    Project work is tailored to your unique objectives and business needs.

    Some projects you may love extra hands on:

    • Employee policy manual audits & updates

    • Employment contracts

    • Job Descriptions & Org Design

    • Employee engagement surveys

    • Investigations & Conflict Resolution

  • It all starts with a hello!

    We will reach out to go over any challenges or opportunities you are facing to identify what support and services you are looking for. From there, we will provide you with our recommendations on how best to move forward. If everything looks great to you, we will get started.

    There is no pressure. If nothing else, we get to chat with some amazing humans like you!

  • That’s okay! Our services listed are not comprehensive and there will be services we provide that aren’t necessarily listed. Please reach out to us to chat about your specific needs and we will take it from there.