how can Embden help you?

    • One-on-one guidance and coaching

    • Conflict resolution & mediation

    • Onboarding & offboarding

    • Employee resource guidance

    • Flexible work & accommodation support

    • Job description creation

    • Job posting

    • Screening and short-listing applicants

    • Designing interview questions and guides

    • Interview Scheduling

    • Interview training for managers

    • Onboarding plan creation

    • Performance review process design

    • Manager coaching for effective feedback and performance improvement

    • Performance improvement plan (PIP) guidance and support

    • Employee recognition and celebration

    • Goal setting resources and guidance

    • Market compensation review and analysis

    • Pay range structure development

    • Pay equity auditing

    • Bonus or incentive programs

    • Communication support for total compensation program

    • Benefits analysis and recommendation

    • Initial benefits set up

    • Benefits enrollment

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    • Review, revision, and/or creation of employee handbooks and policies

    • Compliance practices for federal, state, and local laws

    • Advice for wage and hour requirements (overtime, etc.)

    • Leave and accommodation support

    • Workplace investigation support

    • Documentation for discipline and/or terminations

    • Compliance training (harassment prevention, safety, etc.)

    • Employee records management

    • Payroll support

    • New hire paperwork and processing

    • Personnel reporting and metrics

    • Policy communication

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    • Development of organizational values/mission statements

    • Employee engagement survey design

    • People-focused annual events calendars

    • DEI initiatives and training

    • Team building facilitation

    • Stay interviews

    • Wellness programs

Here is why some of our clients use our services:

  • No need for full time HR support, but they still need day-to-day HR expertise and execution.

  • Growing quickly and need more support immediately.

  • Current HR needs additional support in certain areas.

  • Outsourcing HR helps busy entrepreneurs

  • Current HR support is going on leave.

  • Providing consistency across multiple locations

Looking for support in an area not listed here?

Not a problem!

Mention it in your form when you schedule your consultation.

we provide both short and long term HR solutions

Whether you need ongoing HR support, help with a specific project, or just a second opinion, our HR support is customized to your needs.

fractional HR support

Your dedicated HR team — without the full-time headcount. We provide proactive, consistent support tailored to your team.

Best for: growing teams who want long-term guidance.

Common services:

  • Employee relations & investigations

  • Manager coaching

  • Compliance reviews

  • Handbook updates

  • Ongoing feedback & performance advising

  • Strategic HR partnership for leadership

project based counseling

Targeted help for your biggest HR priorities.
High-impact support with a defined scope and timeline.

Best for: companies with one-time needs or focused initiatives.

Popular projects:

  • Handbook creation or policy audit

  • Performance review design & rollout

  • Salary band creation & pay equity audits

  • Inclusive hiring training

  • Interviewing guides & job description development

on-demand & hourly support

HR guidance, right when you need it.
Quick support for urgent questions, tough situations, or second opinions.

Best for: one-off help without a long-term commitment.

Examples:

  • Feedback on offer letters or policies

  • Coaching through a sensitive employee issue

  • Preparing for a difficult conversation

  • HR advice for first-time people managers

Let’s chat!

Interested in working together?
Schedule some time to connect - we’d be happy to answer your questions.