HR Consulting

Fractional HR Business Partner

Senior-level HR expertise without the full-time overhead. A dedicated HRBP embedded in your organization, available part-time to drive the strategic people initiatives your business needs.
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The HR Gap

Your business has outgrown reactive HR

Growing companies inevitably hit an inflection point: the people challenges become too complex for a generalist or office manager to handle, yet the budget does not support a full-time CHRO or VP of Human Resources. The result is a real gap where compliance risks mount, top performers quietly disengage, and leadership decisions are made without a people strategy lens. Reactive HR is not just inefficient. It creates real exposure, drives preventable turnover, and leaves strategic opportunities on the table.
Compliance ExposureWithout dedicated HR leadership, regulatory gaps and policy blind spots create mounting legal and financial risk.
Talent AttritionHigh performers leave when they do not see clear growth paths, consistent management, or a healthy workplace culture.
Missed Strategic ValueHR decisions made in isolation from business strategy lead to misaligned teams, inefficient structures, and slower growth.
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What a Fractional HRBP Does

Your fractional HRBP operates as an extension of your leadership team, bringing strategic HR capability to the decisions that matter most.
  • Strategic workforce planning aligned to business objectives and growth targets
  • Employee relations guidance and proactive conflict resolution
  • Policy development, documentation, and regulatory compliance
  • Leadership coaching and management capability building
  • Compliance oversight across federal, state, and local employment law
  • M&A due diligence, integration planning, and cultural alignment

Core Service Areas

Comprehensive HR leadership tailored to your organization’s stage, industry, and strategic priorities.

Strategic Workforce Planning

Align headcount, roles, and organizational structure with your revenue goals and operational roadmap. Build data-informed talent plans that anticipate needs before they become urgent.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Navigate sensitive workplace situations with confidence. From performance management to investigations, get expert guidance that protects your people and your organization.

Policy Development & Compliance

Establish clear, legally sound policies that reflect your culture while meeting federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Stay ahead of evolving employment law.

Leadership Development & Coaching

Equip your managers with the skills to lead effectively. Build coaching frameworks, feedback cultures, and development pathways that retain and elevate your best talent.

Organizational Design

Structure your teams for efficiency and scale. Clarify reporting lines, define roles, and design an operating model that supports where your business is headed, not just where it is today.

Change Management & Culture

Lead your organization through transitions with minimal disruption. Whether navigating rapid growth, restructuring, or M&A integration, build the culture that sustains long-term performance.

Why Catapult

A fractional model built on practitioner expertise, flexibility, and measurable results from day one.
1

Certified HR Practitioners

Every Catapult HRBP holds senior-level credentials (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) and brings a minimum of ten years leading HR functions across industries. You get senior HR expertise at a fraction of the cost.
2

Flexible Engagement Models

Engagements scale from 10 to 20 hours per week based on your needs. Increase or decrease scope as priorities shift, with no long-term contracts locking you into a fixed arrangement.
3

Immediate Impact

Minimal ramp-up. Your HRBP arrives with deep functional knowledge, proven frameworks, and the ability to deliver strategic value within the first two weeks of engagement.

How It Works

A straightforward path from initial conversation to embedded HR partnership.
1

Discovery & Matching

We assess your organizational needs, culture, and strategic priorities, then match you with a senior HRBP whose industry experience and leadership style align with your team.
2

Embedded Partnership

Your HRBP integrates into your leadership cadence, attending key meetings, building relationships across the organization, and establishing the trust needed to drive real change.
3

Ongoing Strategic Support

Through regular strategy sessions, quarterly business reviews, and continuous advisory access, your HRBP ensures HR remains a competitive advantage as your business evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our fractional HR Business Partner engagements.
What exactly is a fractional HR Business Partner?
A fractional HRBP is a senior-level HR executive who works with your organization on a part-time, ongoing basis. Unlike a consultant who delivers a project and leaves, a fractional HRBP becomes embedded in your team, attending leadership meetings, building internal relationships, and providing continuous strategic guidance on all people-related matters. You get the expertise of a seasoned HR leader at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
How many hours per week does a fractional HRBP typically work?
Most engagements range from 10 to 20 hours per week, depending on your organization’s size, complexity, and current HR maturity. During peak periods such as open enrollment, organizational restructuring, or M&A activity, hours can be temporarily increased. We work with you to find the right cadence that delivers strategic value without exceeding your budget.
How long is a typical engagement?
While there is no mandatory minimum term, most clients find that a six-month engagement provides the time needed to assess the current state, implement foundational improvements, and build sustainable HR practices. Many organizations continue their partnership for 12 months or longer as they recognize the ongoing strategic value. Engagements can be adjusted or concluded at any time with 30 days notice.
What industries do your fractional HRBPs serve?
Our senior HR practitioners have led people functions across technology, professional services, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, nonprofit, and high-growth startup environments. During the Discovery and Matching phase, we pair you with an HRBP whose industry background and functional expertise align with your specific business context and challenges.
How is a fractional HRBP different from HR outsourcing?
HR outsourcing typically handles transactional tasks like payroll processing, benefits administration, and basic compliance. A fractional HRBP operates at the strategic level, serving as a trusted advisor to your leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, and culture development. Your HRBP does not replace your HR operations; they elevate the function by bringing the senior-level strategic thinking that shifts HR from reactive to strategic.

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