Stop paying consultant rates for everyday HR questions.
A Catapult membership gives you unlimited access to a team of certified HR advisors — for less than the cost of a single HR hire. Real people who know employment law, answer the phone, and have already worked through the exact situation you’re dealing with right now.
Compliance updates, policy templates, salary data, and HRCI/SHRM-credit training are all included — an outsourced HR department on call, backed by 65+ years of Carolinas employment-law expertise.
Live chat, call, or email an HR advisor — anytime.
The moment an HR question comes up, you have three ways to reach a certified advisor. No ticket queues, no chatbots — just a real expert who has handled it before.
Live chat an advisor
Message a certified HR advisor from your member hub and get real-time answers while you’re still in the moment.
Start chattingCall the advice line
Pick up the phone and talk it through with an advisor. Call (866) 440-0302 during business hours — a person answers.
Call nowEmail your question
Send your question anytime and get a documented, expert reply you can save, forward, and act on with confidence.
Email an advisorHow Catapult membership works.
A quick look at what it means to have an entire HR team behind your business.
What is a Catapult HR membership?
Not a software subscription — an HR team. For one flat annual fee, your organization gets ongoing access to certified advisors, a full library of compliant HR resources, and the training your people need to grow. It works like having an outsourced HR department you can reach whenever you need it.
Unlimited HR advice
Chat, call, or email certified HR advisors — SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, and SHRM-CP credentialed — as often as you need. Terminations, harassment investigations, wage-and-hour questions, difficult employees: you reach a real person who has handled it before, not a chatbot or a ticket queue.
Member resource hub
A 24/7 library of employee handbook templates, policies, compliance guides, forms, and a 50-state handbook builder — all kept current with changing employment law so you’re never working from an outdated document.
Learning, data & community
Live webinars and on-demand training that carry HRCI and SHRM recertification credit, annual salary survey data for your region, member pricing on all Catapult services, and a community of HR peers navigating the same challenges.
Membership vs. an HR hire, HR software, or an hourly consultant.
Most employers solve HR one of three ways — and each leaves a gap. Here’s how a Catapult membership compares to the alternatives you’re probably weighing.
| Factor | Catapult Membership BEST VALUE | In-House HR Hire | HR Software | Hourly Consultant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | Flat fee from $2,850/yr — whole team included | $75K–$110K fully loaded for one person | $1,500–$6,000/yr, tools only | $150–$400/hr; costs stack fast |
| Who Answers | A team of certified advisors (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) | One generalist — limited by their experience | Nobody — you interpret it yourself | One consultant, when they’re available |
| Availability | Chat, call & email in business hours + 24/7 hub | 40 hours/week, one person, out on PTO | Always on, but no judgment or advice | Scheduled and billed by the hour |
| Employment-Law Depth | 65+ years, NC & SC specifics built in | Varies widely by the individual you hire | Generic templates, not state-specific advice | Strong, but you pay for every question |
| Compliance Tools | Handbook builder, policies, forms — kept current | Whatever that person builds and maintains | Included, but you do the configuring | Usually an added deliverable and fee |
| Training & Credit | HRCI/SHRM-credit webinars & courses included | Separate budget line to send them out | Not included | Not included |
| Best For | 5–5,000+ employees needing dependable HR coverage | Large orgs able to justify dedicated headcount | Teams that already have HR expertise in house | One-off, specialized projects |
An HR team on call — without the cost of hiring one.
Everything your membership includes.
One flat fee covers the advice, the tools, and the training — no per-question charges, no surprise add-ons.
HR Advice & Compliance
- Unlimited chat, phone, and email access to certified HR advisors
- 24/7 HR compliance advice — real answers, not chatbots
- Employment-law guidance specific to your state
- Terminations, investigations, and difficult-employee support
- Wage-and-hour, leave, and classification questions
- Compliance handbook review (on Premium and Elite)
Member Resource Hub
- Full library of policies, templates, forms, and guides
- Employee handbook template and 50-state handbook builder
- Annual salary survey data for your region
- Real-time salary data via Payscale (Premium and Elite)
- Compliance checklists and required-notice updates
- Member hub community and event access
Learning & Events
- Live webinars and on-demand training events
- HRCI and SHRM recertification credit on eligible courses
- 15–50% member discounts on learning (by plan)
- Class Pass and micro-course credits on higher tiers
- Discounted rates on all Catapult on-demand HR services
- Learning & consulting credits up to $4,000 (Elite)
Who’s here to help you.
When you call, chat, or email the advice line, you reach real certified HR advisors — not an offshore call center. Meet a few of the practitioners behind your membership.
Who is a Catapult membership right for?
Membership delivers the strongest return for organizations that need dependable HR coverage without the cost or overhead of building an internal department. Our members typically share one or more of these traits.
Why membership costs a fraction of a single HR hire.
A full-time HR generalist is one person with one set of experiences — and a salary you pay whether or not there’s work to do. Membership gives you an entire team of specialists for a predictable annual fee, and every dollar goes further.
- A team, not a single point of failure.You’re never stuck because one person is out, overloaded, or outside their expertise.
- Predictable, flat annual pricing.No hourly meter, no per-question invoice — ask as often as you need and budget with confidence.
- Compliance kept current for you.Handbooks, policies, and required notices are updated as employment law changes, not left to go stale.
- Training that builds your team.HRCI/SHRM-credit learning is included, so your people get better while you save on a separate training budget.
Choose your plan.
All plans include full member benefits — the HR advice line, the resource hub, and member pricing on training and services. Choose the level that fits your organization’s size and support needs.
- 24/7 HR Advice Helpline
- 5 hours Employment Law Advice/year
- Salary Survey Data
- Employee Handbook Template
- 50-State Handbook Builder
- 15–20% Learning Discounts
- 12 HRCI Recertification Credits
- Member Hub Community & Events
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated Senior HR Advisor
- 10 hours Employment Law Advice/year
- $2,000 Learning & Consulting Credit
- 1 Class Pass ($1,000 value)
- 30% Micro-Course Discount
- Real-Time Salary Data (Payscale)
- Compensation Analyst Job Matching
- Compliance Handbook Review
- Everything in Premium
- Unlimited Employment Law Advice
- $4,000 Learning & Consulting Credit
- 8 hours Comp & Total Rewards Support
- 50% Micro-Course Discount
- 2 Free Micro-Courses included
- Real-Time Salary Data (Payscale)
- $50 Application Fee Discount
- Priority Support & Dedicated Access
Not sure which plan fits? Talk to an advisor — we’ll help you match the right level to your team’s size and needs.
What members say on Trustpilot.
Real, verified reviews from the HR leaders and business owners who rely on Catapult every week.
As a matter of fact, membership is a condition of employment for me. As a one-person HR leader, knowing that I have their knowledge and tools at my fingertips makes my life so much easier and less worrisome than if I were going it alone. I use many of their services: COBRA, Background, HR Advice line, Compensation, Training and Project Management to name a few.
The services and support provided by Catapult have consistently been top tier! As a C-Suite HR Leader, the trusted feedback and resources readily available by Catapult has proven over several years to be incredibly valuable. Special shoutout to Linda Hunter for her consultation to me, my team, and the organization at-large!
It’s the people at Catapult that make the experience great. I’ve never had a bad experience. The staff is very knowledgeable and does an excellent job of explaining situations in a way that’s easy to understand. We have been members for many years and plan to continue being members for many more.
Catapult has great resources to refer to when researching employment law, compliance, labor laws, etc. There is always someone to answer your questions!
Customer care is excellent! Resources, legal guidance, and background screening services are all valuable assets to our company!
What an awesome experience! As a solo HR pro, this is an awesome way to connect and build community! Catapult truly does provide everything a team of one needs!
HR advice grounded in NC and SC employment law.
HR expertise built for Carolinas employers.
Catapult HR is headquartered in North Carolina with deep roots across both Carolinas. When you reach the advice line, you get advisors who know the state-specific rules your business actually has to follow — not generic national guidance.
NC employment-law guidance
From E-Verify obligations under NCGS 64-26 to state wage-payment rules and required notices, our advisors keep NC employers compliant as the law changes — and translate it into plain-English next steps.
SC compliance support
South Carolina’s Illegal Immigration Reform Act, at-will nuances, and state-specific handbook language are all built into the templates and advice your membership provides.
Regional salary benchmarks
Annual salary survey data and real-time compensation benchmarks reflect what talent actually costs across the Charlotte MSA, the Research Triangle, and the broader Carolinas market.
Every industry we serve
Manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, construction, technology, and nonprofits — 2,000+ Carolinas organizations rely on Catapult as their HR department.
What members ask us every week.
What is an HR membership and how does it work?
Can I really reach an HR advisor anytime with a question?
How is a Catapult membership different from HR software?
What size organization is membership designed for?
How much does a Catapult HR membership cost?
Is there a long-term contract?
Ready to have an HR team without hiring one?
Start your membership today, or talk to an advisor first — no pressure, no sales script. Just a conversation about what your organization actually needs.
Billed annually — no long-term lock-in required to get started.