Fractional CHRO · Executive HR Advisor

Growing organizations need more than HR.
They need confidence.

You need to know the basics are covered, managers have what they need, and today's people decisions won't create tomorrow's problems. I help you decide what matters now, what can wait, and how to put it in place.

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Heather Rose, Fractional CHRO and executive HR advisor

What I Believe

Good HR strengthens the whole organization.

HR works best when leaders, managers, and employees understand what is expected and trust that decisions will be handled fairly and consistently. Its role is to help build that partnership while keeping the needs of the business in view.

That is how I approach the work. I listen first, learn how your business actually operates, and recommend what makes sense for your organization right now.

  • I listen before I assess.
  • I separate what matters now from what can wait.
  • I work directly with leadership.
  • I stay involved through execution.
  • I will say when I think a decision will create a bigger problem.
More About How I Work

What I Do

Every engagement fits where you are right now.

Most organizations do not need every part of HR at once. They need the right support for the challenges they are facing now.

Build

You're putting the foundation in place.

  • HR Infrastructure & Policies
  • Payroll & Benefits Setup
  • Employee Handbook
  • Compliance Framework
  • Onboarding Programs

Grow

You're scaling people and management.

  • Talent Acquisition & Hiring Process
  • Manager Development
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Culture & Retention

Scale

You need executive HR thinking.

  • Fractional CHRO Leadership
  • Organizational Design
  • Compensation Strategy
  • Executive Coaching
  • Multi-State & Regulated Environments

I also help HR teams use AI responsibly to improve workflows, documentation, and decision-making. The goal is better work and better information, while keeping human judgment at the center of people decisions.

Not sure which stage you're at? That's part of the first conversation.

Let's Figure It Out Together

Sound Familiar?

What leaders are often thinking when they call

"We're growing faster than our systems."

Things that worked informally are starting to break. Processes, policies, and management expectations haven't kept up with headcount.

"Managers are inconsistent."

Different managers handle the same situations differently. There's no shared standard, and it's affecting morale, fairness, and retention.

"Everything still runs through me."

People issues, HR decisions, and personnel calls still land on your desk. You need systems that don't depend on you, but there's no time to build them.

Industries Where I Have Deep Experience

Cannabis & Regulated Industries Healthcare & Human Services Nonprofit Manufacturing Advertising & Professional Services Government & Municipal

Not sure what you need yet?
That's a fine place to start.

Most conversations begin with "here's what's happening," not a specific HR request. Tell me what's going on and I'll be direct about whether I can help.

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