A modern, boutique HR consultancy for start-ups and SMBs

Aspire Talent specializes in providing HR expertise to US based start-ups and small-to-mid sized organizations. We partner with HR teams and leaders to navigate their “people issues” during times of growth, change and transition.

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We know people. We know operations. And we can help.

Let’s Revamp Your HR function

We recognize that smaller organizations often face unique challenges when it comes to managing their HR function and resolving people issues, which is why we offer a range of HR solutions specifically tailored to the needs of early stage start-ups and small HR teams.

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List of challenges that startups and SMBs face with HR

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List of challenges that startups and Smbs face with HR

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HR bursting at the seams:

When an organization is experiencing rapid growth, they may realize that their lack of HR expertise is hindering their progress. We can partner and step in under tight time frames to help keep these HR targets on track.

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Aggressive new targets

When an organization sets ambitious new goals, they may require additional HR support to manage incoming employees or facilitate growth initiatives. Aspire Talent can help the organization develop a customized HR strategy to support these targets.

3
New HR Leadership:

When a new CPO or senior HR leader joins an organization, they may be concerned about the state of the HR function they've inherited. We can help uplevel the HR function to meet the new leader's expectations and goals.

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Step-In Support:

At small organizations, whenever an HR leader goes out on leave, the organization may be left with a gap in supporting day-to-day operations. We can provide interim support to ensure that the organization remains on track and well-managed during this time.

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IPO Readiness:

If your organization is preparing for an IPO or additional funding rounds, they may need to address any outstanding people issues to be deemed investment-worthy. Aspire Talent can help the organization identify and address any HR-related issues to ensure that they are IPO-ready.

How to improve the “people tax”?

1

Proactivity with designing and developing an HR function

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Streamline people operations, polices, processes and infrastructure to resolve inefficiencies and latency

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Clearly communicating job expectations, defining “swim lanes,” creating transparency in the hiring process

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Learning to leverage team and individual’s own unique capabilities

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Improving workplace communication by promoting self awareness and giving employees self coaching tools that preempt workplace conflict

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Coaching and developing your leaders and managers!

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Transform your HR with Aspire Talent: The partner for Founders and SMBs

Efficiency. Agility. Tech-mind.

Services

HR and People Operations Advisory

Whether you have an existing HR function or are building one from scratch, we meet you where you are. Aspire Talent can assist with the following on a retainer or project support basis:

Employee handbook and policy development
Compensation and benefits strategy
Career leveling and framework
HR technology stack approach
International office expansions
Organizational culture, branding and positioning
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Functional People Operations Support

Aspire Talent can also provide fractional HR support or project-based HR needs. Here are some examples of how the company can help clients with these specific areas:

Interim support for HR leader on leave of absence
HR audits
Compliance and payroll support
HRIS and systems support
Request for proposals
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People Ops in a Box®

People Ops in a Box® (POPs) takes the best of Aspire Talent’s HR advisory services and makes it widely accessible to start-ups and SMBs. POPs is a great solution for early stage start-ups who aren’t yet ready to invest in dedicated HR resources; it was especially designed for founders and operators tasked with taking on the ‘HR hat.’

With People Ops in a Box®, you can get Aspire Talent’s HR advisory services at a fraction of the cost, including:

Library of guides, processes & templates
Group coaching calls with industry experts
Access to best practices and playbooks
Community networking and events
Ad hoc consulting, by request
And more features to come!
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Talent Development

Coaching for leaders and high potential talent.
Up-skilling talent.

1:1 coaching
Career development for managers
Developing high potential talent
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Organizations Impacted

Working with individuals, teams and organizations across the following

NBC
ABC
Succeed Smart
Miro
Google
Survios
Bravely

Trusted by Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms 

Allspring
Hellman
PSG

Affiliations

Trained and affiliated with the most modern coaching & consulting methodologies and frameworks.

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ICF
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