Fractional HR means tapping into experienced HR leadership on a part‑time or project basis. Rather than hiring a full-time HR executive, you get strategic guidance and hands-on support aligned with your business rhythm and budget. It’s executive-level HR without the full-time cost.

Typical signals include:

• You have more than 3 employees and you’re “winging” HR tasks.

• Experiencing hiring bottlenecks, compliance gaps, or increased turnover.

• Needing structure for culture, systems, or performance—but not ready for a full-time HR hire.

• You’re using guesswork to run compliance.

• Delegating HR responsibilities across the leadership team or allowing each department to manage HR in their own way.
  
  SonderWorks steps in with tailored support that grows as you do.

Unlike PEOs (which co‑employ your staff), SonderWorks embeds into your leadership—not your payroll. We partner with your team, maintain control over your operations, and scale support flexibly based on project needs.

Our pricing varies based on the scope, complexity, and cadence of support. We offer flexible options—including monthly retainers or project-based engagements—tailored to meet your specific goals and stage of growth.

Fractional HR support with SonderWorks delivers executive-level strategy and hands-on execution at a fraction of the cost of full-time hires—often saving companies 50–70% compared to hiring an HR Leader and HR Generalist, without sacrificing impact, expertise, or agility.

Ideal clients are growing founder‑led or scaling teams without an internal HR department—often between 5–50 employees. When operational complexity rises, hiring fluctuates, or culture needs structure—you’re ready for fractional support.

We begin with a discovery call to learn your challenges and goals. Then we propose a scope—monthly retainer or project rate—based on team needs and strategic priorities. Most clients begin seeing structure and clarity within the first 30 days.

We help you find the right resource to take the reigns. We bring them onboard and ensure they have access to everything we've built to this point. We don't mind working ourselves out a job because that means our clients are growing and thriving!

Our fractional HR pros become your employee-facing advocate, integrated via your communication channels (Slack, Teams, email). They address concerns, mediate conflict, and guide people operations—without outsourcing the function to a nameless portal.

No—and in fact, much more cost-efficient. You get executive-caliber expertise without full-time salary, benefits, or onboarding costs. Many clients save 50–70% compared to hiring a full-time HR team.