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Stop doing it all yourself! Feel covered and confident with fractional HR that truly gets you. Perfect for startups, nonprofits, and agencies that aren't ready for a full-time hire. No hotlines or templates here; you'll get your own Half-Time Head of HR who knows (and supports) the whole team, an HR Health Check, and unlimited custom policies and processes. Everything on the menu is included!
Fractional interim HR leadership for more established teams is also available.
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We’ll meet to discuss your goals, values, team and current HR setup to see if Bright + Early is the right fit for you.
We’ll pair you with an experienced Half Time Head of HR from our team that suits your industry, goals and working style. Everyone here at Bright + Early has built and led HR from scratch at multiple growing organizations. We never subcontract.
We kick off by deeply understanding your team with 1:1 interviews across the organization, a team-wide survey, and a full gap analysis and audit of your existing HR policies and processes, from hiring to pay and performance.
Following the HR Health Check, we craft a custom HR roadmap based on the results and your priorities. The roadmap will cover everything from small improvements to larger projects. The good news? Everything's included!
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Once our roadmap is set, we roll up our sleeves and start building! From day one, your HR pro will be there to manage your new HR programs and support the whole team with any HR questions and needs that arise.
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“Working with B+E has been a game changer for our organization. What stands out most is how aligned they are with our 'people first' culture. Their exceptional service, deep industry knowledge, and forward-thinking approach has helped us attract and retain top talent. They continuously keep us ahead of the curve with the lastest HR trends and best practices, ensuring we're equipped with the right tools to foster a thriving, engaged workforce."
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“Bright+Early has supported Creative Commons with expert HR advice and special projects for several years. We're grateful to have their team of professionals to lean on for guidance and best practices. They've got a great sense for supporting mission-driven organizations, helping to shape thoughtful employee policies.”
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"Bright and Early is a team that I would highly recommend working with if yourorganization strives for open-minded, inclusive, forward-thinking improvement suggestions that are actionable. They are gracious, insightful, and responsive, helping you advocate for what you need, and to better understand proactive and productive go-forward strategies. They are a company that I have believed in since their inception seven years ago, and have found a pleasure to work with this year, with our intention to continue our investment in their expertise."
"Working with B+E has been a game-changer for our company. From day dot, they delivered a level of expertise, professionalism, and heart that has impacted our business in so many positive ways. Whether it’s navigating performance reviews, fine-tuning our compliance practices, developing compensation philosophies, or coaching leaders through the joys and challenges of team management, Nora, Stephanie and everyone at B+E are an essential extension of our leadership team. Their guidance inspires confidence in how we manage our people and culture."
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“Bright + Early has been instrumental in bringing out the best in our company, our people, and our culture. As a tech startup, it’s important to choose partners that understand your industry and all the unique challenges that come with it. Bright + Early has the expertise, experience, and caring attitude to get the right things done from an HR and employee experience perspective.”
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”Working with Bright + Early allowed us to accomplish so much more with a lean team. Their deep industry and market knowledge helped us build an incredibly robust program. They worked with what we had and helped us make it even better. Having trusted third-party experts brought instant credibility with our employees. I can't wait for another opportunity to partner with them in the future.”
"Mejuri has partnered with B&E for many years. At first as our primary HR support and now as an extension of our HR team for key projects like D, E, & I Training and Career Path building. The partnership is truly impactful as they dig in to form relationships, understand our business and make recommendations that are innovative while balancing the interest of the employees and the business. We have worked with many of their team members and the experience is consistent across the board. Genuine, dedicated, and passionate. Our partnership will be long-lasting!'
Bright + Early builds high-care, high-clarity teams who love their work– Organizations that work with us have an average engagement rate of 83% (over 3x higher than the Gallup average). We’re known for our inclusive approach, our knack for balancing business needs with human ones, and our industry-leading work in modern HR. Our team includes specialists in compensation, DEI, HR policy, accessibility, coaching, and more. It's your own people department, personalized.
If you’re a founder or operator who wants to build a great place to work but is way too in-the-weeds, if you’re spending way too much time fielding HR questions and tasks, and if a lack of process is now slowing you down, you might be a fit for fractional HR. We also work with teams who have a gap in HR leadership or who want to extend their current HR team’s capabilities.
We’re 100% Canadian owned and operated, but support teams across Canada, the US, and the UK, along with global, fully remote teams. We can support most locations with most things- let’s chat!
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Compensation ConsultingCareer Path DesignPerformance ProcessesEmployee HandbooksInclusive HR StrategiesTeam TrainingBright + Early was founded on land that is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and accept our responsibility to honour all our relations.
To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial. Land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense, or historical context: colonialism is current and ongoing, and we need to centre reconciliation in our actions and in our work. We encourage our team, partners, and clients to learn about the lands in which they live and to work towards reconciliation.
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