“Turning the Corner HR helped save time, relieving anxious moments, and provided a well-vetted pool to select new hires. Their expert insight and ability to problem solve alongside us have been invaluable. They have become an essential and trusted partner for our small business.
Kendra and her team are our first call for any HR challenge or to start an employee search. We highly recommend Kendra and the team at Turning the Corner HR for any human resource need.”
—Rob Kaufold, Executive Director, Hemera Foundation
About Hemera
Hemera is a private foundation that supports the continued emergence and development of contemplative practices in the West as the groundwork for human and community flourishing. Hemera executes its vision through support for contemplative teachers, retreat centers, and practitioners from novice to experienced. It partners with organizations in the fields of early childhood and adolescent well-being that engage in systems that stimulate the healthy development of children and adolescents.
We have supported Hemera with HR and business services since 2013.
Results at a Glance
Long Term Partnership: Turning the Corner HR has supported Hemera Foundation with HR and recruiting services since 2013.
Team Growth: Hemera grew from a two person organization to an executive team of nine.
Retained Recruiting: Turning the Corner HR initially helped Hemera recruit a Controller and continued supporting the organization as its team expanded.
Employee Retention: All team members placed by Turning the Corner HR have remained with Hemera for more than four years.
Ongoing HR Support: The partnership expanded beyond recruiting to include HR consulting, compensation, benefits evaluation, onboarding, and leadership support.
The Challenge
Like many nonprofit organizations, Hemera Foundation operated with a small team while managing ambitious programs and continued growth. As the organization expanded, it needed experienced professionals who could contribute immediately while also fitting its mission, culture, and long term vision.
Hemera initially turned to Turning the Corner HR for help recruiting a Controller, an essential role supporting the Executive Director and the organization’s financial operations. Finding the right person required more than matching qualifications. Hemera needed someone with the experience, judgment, and cultural alignment to become a trusted long term member of the team.
How Turning the Corner HR Helped
Turning the Corner HR began by helping Hemera Foundation recruit a Controller, a critical position supporting the Executive Director and the organization’s growing operational needs. The search focused on finding someone with the right combination of financial expertise, professional experience, and alignment with Hemera’s mission and culture.
As Hemera continued to grow, the relationship expanded beyond recruiting. Turning the Corner HR became an ongoing HR partner, providing support with compensation, benefits evaluation, onboarding, HR consulting, and other people related needs.
This combination of recruiting expertise and ongoing HR support gave Hemera access to experienced HR guidance without requiring the organization to build a larger internal HR function. Turning the Corner HR could support immediate hiring needs while also helping Hemera strengthen the people practices needed for continued growth.
The Results
What began as a recruiting search developed into a long term HR partnership. Hemera Foundation grew from a two person organization to an executive team of nine, with Turning the Corner HR supporting the organization as its hiring and HR needs evolved.
The recruiting relationship also produced strong long term retention. All team members placed by Turning the Corner HR have remained with Hemera for more than four years.
As Hemera continued to grow, Turning the Corner HR provided ongoing HR consulting and people support, helping the organization navigate compensation, benefits, onboarding, and other HR needs while maintaining continuity and alignment across the team.
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