Retained Fractional HR Leadership
Senta LLC’s retained fractional HR model provides ongoing HR leadership and operational support, without the cost or commitment of a full-time HR leader.
Clients are supported by a dedicated, certified HR Partner who develops a deep understanding of the organization. That partner works alongside leadership to maintain sound HR practices, navigate people-related risks and challenges, and support HR operations as the organization evolves. The model is designed to provide continuity, informed judgment, and accountability, while remaining appropriately scoped and independent.
Fractional HR Support is a retained, part-time leadership model. It is not a full-time HR role and is not intended to function as an internal HR employee.
What Fractional HR Support Includes
Fractional HR Support is an ongoing partnership focused on steady execution, informed judgment, and organizational continuity. Support typically includes:
- Ongoing HR partnership with leaders and managers
- HR strategy and planning sessions with leadership
- Manager guidance on performance, conduct, and people-related challenges
- Manager support on development planning and career conversations
- Compliance monitoring and proactive risk identification
- Interpretation and application of existing policies and procedures
- Assessment and support of HR function and practices across the full employee life cycle, including advising and strengthening internal HR teams where present, and helping establish foundational HR procedures, processes, and tools where they do not yet exist
- Workforce planning and organizational design input as the business changes
- Succession planning support and risk assessment
- Support in assessing engagement risks and themes
- Creation and maintenance of an HR dashboard to keep key workforce and compliance indicators visible to leadership
How the Model Works
Fractional HR Support is structured as a retained partnership, allowing Senta’s HR Partner to maintain familiarity with the organization, anticipate issues, and respond appropriately as needs arise.
Support is prioritized based on organizational needs and risk. As new or urgent issues emerge, focus may temporarily shift away from lower-priority initiatives to ensure appropriate attention to matters that carry greater consequence.
Senta’s approach is data-informed and human-centered, using available workforce data alongside professional judgment to support sound, practical decisions at the intersection of employees, managers, and the organization.
Access and Communication
Clients are provided with a dedicated booking link for planned meetings and ongoing collaboration. For urgent matters, support is available via phone, text, or email; availability for urgent requests cannot be guaranteed and may depend on competing organizational priorities.
In-person support is available at no additional cost for clients located in Contra Costa County, California. In-person support outside of Contra Costa County may be available by request and may include additional travel fees. Virtual advisory support is available for all clients.
What Is Not Included
Fractional HR Support is intentionally scoped. Certain services are provided only through separate engagements, either with Senta or with other vendors, to ensure appropriate focus, expertise, and resourcing.
The following are not included in Fractional HR Support:
- Recruiting and candidate search
- Employee investigations
- Legal advice or representation by employment counsel
- Large-scale policy drafting or handbook rewrites
- Compensation design or benchmarking
- Leadership development programs or training builds
- Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or reductions in force
- Employment matters outside of the United States, including international employment compliance, policies, or workforce management
These services may be scoped separately as project-based or advisory engagements when needed.
Pricing
Fractional HR Leadership engagements are customized based on organizational size, complexity, level of support needed, and anticipated engagement scope.
Most engagements are structured as ongoing monthly retainers that provide dedicated access to senior HR leadership and strategic partnership.
Contact us to discuss your organization’s needs and receive a customized proposal.
Disclaimer:
The services, deliverables, and guidance provided by Senta LLC are developed by experienced human resources professionals and are intended solely for informational and operational support purposes. These materials or services are not, and should not be interpreted as, legal advice. Senta LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or legal opinions.
While our work reflects established human resources practices, compliance considerations, and strategic recommendations, all decisions involving the interpretation or application of laws, regulations, or legal obligations must be made in consultation with qualified legal counsel. Clients are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Senta LLC strongly advises clients to consult with a licensed attorney before implementing any policies, procedures, or changes that may carry legal implications.