Startup HR Solutions | Built for Early-Stage & Growth-Stage Companies
HR infrastructure from day one — employment law compliance, equity comp frameworks, and scalable people systems for startups in the nation.
Startups HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- !Building HR infrastructure from scratch without dedicated HR staff
- !FLSA classification errors common in early-stage companies using contractor models
- !Equity compensation — ISO vs. NSO grants, vesting schedules, and 409A compliance
- !I-9 and employment eligibility compliance as hiring accelerates
- !Employee handbook and policy gaps that create legal exposure
- !Competitive compensation and benefits to attract talent without enterprise budgets
- !Managing rapid headcount growth while maintaining culture and compliance
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- +HR infrastructure buildout — policies, handbooks, and compliance frameworks from day one
- +FLSA classification audit for existing contractor and employee relationships
- +Equity compensation policy guidance and vesting schedule frameworks
- +I-9 compliance and onboarding systems that scale with hiring velocity
- +Employee handbook development tailored to startup culture and compliance needs
- +Compensation benchmarking against startup-market data for talent acquisition
- +Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
HR Services for Startups Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
Compliance
Employee Handbook
Startup handbooks that balance culture and compliance — built to scale from 10 to 200+ employees.
Compliance
HR Compliance Audit
Full HR audit for startups against FLSA, I-9, and Southeast employment law standards.
“We had 18 contractors who should have been employees. Catapult caught it before our Series A due diligence did — fixing it proactively saved our round and probably the company.”
CEO, B2B SaaS Startup — 35 employees, NC