Frequently Asked HR Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about fractional HR, HR consulting, recruiting, compliance, leadership training, outplacement, pricing, and working with Turning the Corner HR.
What exactly does Turning the Corner HR do?
Turning the Corner HR is a strategic human resources consulting firm that partners with growing organizations to strengthen their people systems and workplace culture. We provide practical HR expertise in compliance, hiring, performance management, employee relations, leadership support, HR technology, and ongoing guidance to help teams work better together and businesses get results. Our goal is to help organizations build healthy, sustainable workplaces where employees feel supported and leaders can focus on growth.
HR Consulting and Fractional HR Questions
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Turning the Corner HR works with small and mid-sized organizations that need HR expertise without the cost or complexity of a full in-house HR department. We support companies in a variety of industries that are ready to strengthen their people practices, reduce risk, improve team performance, and create workplaces where top talent wants to stay.
Do small businesses need HR support?
Yes. Even small businesses benefit from HR support because people challenges don’t get easier as you grow. Strong HR systems help you stay compliant with labor laws, hire and retain great employees, handle conflicts effectively, and build leadership skills. Bringing in expert HR guidance early can keep small companies out of legal trouble and save time and money over the long run.
What’s the difference between HR consulting and outsourcing HR?
HR consulting means you get expert guidance on specific people challenges, policies, and systems while keeping control of daily HR work. Outsourced HR (also called HR as a service) means we handle ongoing HR tasks on your behalf. At Turning the Corner HR, we tailor our support based on what you need, from project-based consulting to ongoing HR management support, so you get the right level of help for your business.
How do you work with clients?
We begin with a discovery conversation to understand your business goals, people challenges, and current HR practices. From there we recommend a path forward with clear priorities. Depending on your needs, we may provide project support, ongoing HR management support, or a combination. We stay connected through regular check-ins and measurement so you see progress and results, not just tasks completed.
What is Fractional HR?
Fractional HR is a flexible way for businesses to access experienced human resources support without hiring a full-time, in-house HR professional. Instead of adding a permanent role, companies partner with an external HR expert or team who provides guidance, strategy, and hands-on support as needed.
This approach allows organizations to stay compliant, manage employee issues, improve hiring and performance practices, and support leaders, while controlling costs and scaling HR support as the business grows. Fractional HR is especially helpful for small and mid-sized companies that need consistent HR expertise but don’t yet require a full-time HR department.
When should a company consider Fractional HR?
A company should consider Fractional HR when people issues start taking up too much time, creating risk, or slowing growth. Common signs include rapid hiring, employee conflicts, compliance concerns, inconsistent policies, or leaders feeling unsure how to handle HR situations.
Fractional HR is especially helpful during periods of growth, change, or transition, when businesses need expert HR guidance but are not ready or do not want to hire a full-time HR professional.
What HR responsibilities are most commonly handled through Fractional HR?
Fractional HR typically supports a wide range of responsibilities, including compliance guidance, employee relations, hiring and onboarding processes, performance management, policy development, leadership coaching, and HR systems support.
The exact responsibilities depend on the needs of the business. Some organizations need help stabilizing their HR foundation, while others rely on ongoing strategic and day-to-day HR support as they grow.
Is Fractional HR the same as a PEO?
No. Fractional HR and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are different models. A PEO becomes a co-employer and often bundles HR services with payroll, benefits, and insurance. Fractional HR provides expert HR guidance and support without changing your employment structure.
With Fractional HR, your company remains the employer, maintains control over decisions, and receives tailored support that aligns with your culture and goals. This model offers flexibility without the long-term contracts or loss of control that can come with a PEO.
What HR services does Turning the Corner HR provide?
Turning the Corner HR provides flexible, strategic human resources support designed to meet organizations where they are. Our services cover both day-to-day HR needs and higher-level people strategy, so leaders have guidance, clarity, and support as their business grows.
Our HR services commonly include compliance guidance, employee relations support, recruiting and talent acquisition, hiring and onboarding processes, performance management, policy and handbook development, leadership coaching, HR systems support, and ongoing fractional HR support. Services are tailored to each organization’s goals, size, and challenges rather than delivered as a one-size-fits-all package.
Can Turning the Corner HR help with recruiting and hiring?
Yes. Turning the Corner HR provides recruiting and executive search services for organizations that need help finding and hiring the right people. Our recruiters proactively source and screen candidates for professional, management, Director-level, executive, and hard-to-fill roles, including qualified candidates who may not be actively applying.
We can also help organizations strengthen job descriptions, interviews, selection processes, and overall hiring strategy. Whether you need to fill a critical role or improve how your organization hires, our approach is designed to produce stronger long-term hires.
What size companies are a good fit for Turning the Corner HR?
Turning the Corner HR is a strong fit for small to mid-sized organizations that need experienced HR support but do not require a full-time, in-house HR team. We commonly work with companies that are growing, navigating change, or experiencing increased people complexity.
That said, there is no one “perfect” size. The right fit depends more on your goals, challenges, and desire for strategic HR guidance than on headcount alone. If people issues are taking up leadership time or creating uncertainty, it’s often the right time to bring in HR support.
What are some examples of projects?
- Conducting HR audits and compliance reviews
- Leading compensation and benefits analysis
- Developing performance evaluation systems
- Designing employee onboarding and training programs
- Supporting recruiting and talent acquisition strategy
- Partnering with leaders on candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions
- Supporting organizational change and restructuring, like succession planning
Each project is customized to your company’s size, industry, and culture.
How does pricing work for Turning the Corner HR services?
Pricing at Turning the Corner HR depends on the type of support you need and the scope of work. Some clients engage us for a specific project, such as an HR audit, handbook and policy development, or a compensation review. Others partner with us through ongoing fractional HR support for consistent guidance and hands-on help over time.
After an initial conversation, we recommend the best-fit approach and provide clear pricing based on your goals, timeline, and level of support. Our pricing is designed to be flexible, transparent, and aligned with the size and needs of your organization.
If you’re not sure what level of support you need, we can talk it through and point you in the right direction.
Do you offer HR audits or compliance reviews?
Yes, we offer HR audits and compliance reviews to ensure your business is meeting federal, state, and industry-specific regulations. Our audits help identify gaps in policies, procedures, and documentation, reducing legal risk and improving overall HR efficiency. After the audit, we provide a detailed report and actionable recommendations. Visit our HR compliance services page to learn more.
Can you assist with employee handbook creation or updates?
Absolutely. We help companies create and update employee handbooks that reflect current laws, company culture, and best practices. Whether you’re building your first handbook or revising an outdated version, we ensure your policies are clear, compliant, and aligned with your business values.
What makes Turning the Corner HR different from a PEO?
Turning the Corner HR offers personalized, strategic HR consulting without the overhead of a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Unlike a PEO, we don’t co-employ your staff or take control of payroll and benefits. Instead, we provide flexible, high-touch HR support tailored to your culture and goals, empowering your business to retain control while accessing expert guidance.
Do you provide remote HR consulting services?
Yes. We specialize in remote HR consulting services to support businesses nationwide. Our virtual HR consultants can help you manage HR strategy, compliance, hiring, training, and more, no matter where you’re located.
Leadership Training
Do you provide leadership or management training?
Yes. Turning the Corner HR has multiple leadership and management training options. For more information, visit our Training page.
Is your leadership training live or recorded?
Our leadership training is facilitated live during virtual class sessions led by Jeni Rulon.
Can you develop custom training programs for our team?
Yes. Turning the Corner HR has worked with many clients to develop customized training for their workforce.
Recruitment, Hiring Strategy & Employer Brand
What roles do you recruit for?
Turning the Corner HR recruits for professional, management, Director-level, executive, and hard-to-fill roles across industries. Our recruiting and executive search services are designed for growing companies that need a high-touch recruiting partner to find the right person, not simply generate a high volume of resumes. For more information, visit our recruiting page.
Is Turning the Corner HR a staffing agency?
Turning the Corner HR is a recruiting and executive search partner, not a temporary or high-volume staffing agency. We focus on critical permanent hires and use a high-touch search process tailored to each company, role, and culture.
Do you proactively source candidates or primarily rely on job postings?
We proactively source candidates rather than relying only on people who apply to job postings. Our recruiters actively identify and engage qualified candidates, including high performers who may not be actively looking for a new opportunity.
Does Turning the Corner HR offer retained recruiting and executive search?
Yes. Turning the Corner HR offers retained recruiting and executive search for growing companies that need help filling professional, management, Director-level, executive, and hard-to-fill roles. We also offer recruiting process outsourcing for organizations that need broader or ongoing recruiting support.
What’s different about your recruiting process?
Our recruiting process combines proactive sourcing with a human-centered intake and values-based screening approach. We take time to understand the role, company, team, and culture, then identify and screen candidates for both the skills needed to succeed and alignment with the organization. Clients receive pre-vetted candidates rather than a high volume of resumes.
Do you offer onboarding support or process development?
Absolutely. We help build or refine onboarding experiences that support engagement, retention, and early success.
Outplacement Services
What is outplacement and how does it help?
Outplacement provides personalized job search support to employees impacted by layoffs. We help them move forward with confidence through coaching, resume help, and career guidance. For more information, visit our Outplacement page.
What kind of support do you offer?
We offer customized outplacement to fit different needs, from light-touch group webinars to more comprehensive support, like resume rewrites and interview preparation. Services are always delivered by experienced coaches.
Turning the Corner HR Locations
Where is TTC’s Denver, Colorado office located?
1580 Logan St #600, Denver, CO 80203, 6th floor of the Amp building, in Office Evolution
Where is TTC’s Boulder, Colorado office located?
4845 Pearl E Cir #101, Boulder, CO 80301
Do you work in other states?
Yes. We work across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and have extensive experience with multi-national companies.