Small Business HR & Payroll Support
As a trusted HR partner, we embed at the highest level of your business, guiding you, your leadership team, board, or investors through complex people decisions. From building out your HR infrastructure to navigating compliance and mitigating risk, we ensure your foundation grows alongside your business.
Our goal: to protect your company while empowering your team.
What’s Included.
This service delivers senior-level HR expertise directly into your leadership team. We partner with you to anticipate risks before they surface, design people strategies that fuel growth, and ensure every business decision is supported by strong HR insight. With us, you gain more than compliance, you gain a forward-looking HR partner who helps you scale confidently.
HR Function Setup + Leadership Advising
Building your HR infrastructure while guiding business owners, executives, or investors through people decisions.
Payroll + Compliance Foundation
Setting up payroll systems, policies, and practices that ensure compliance and accuracy from day one.
HR Systems + Process Implementation
Launching the right HRIS, onboarding, and workflow tools to create efficiency and scalability.
Workforce Structure + Risk Readiness
Designing job architecture, handbooks, and policies that protect your business and prepare you for growth.
Culture + Employee Experience Launch
Laying the groundwork for engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture that grows with your company.
Partnership Beyond Consulting
We don’t just provide advice, we help you build from the ground up. From payroll setup and compliance to policies, handbooks, and HR tech integration, we establish a foundation your business can scale on. Our role is to embed alongside your leadership, guiding people decisions and ensuring your HR function grows with you.
HR function setup + payroll implementation
Foundational compliance + policy creation
Employee lifecycle support (hiring to offboarding)
Scalable systems + HR technology integration
Owner + leadership coaching for people management
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Frequently Asked Question
Strategic HR Leadership focuses on aligning HR with growth. Executive Partnership embeds us directly with your C-suite and board to navigate high-stakes, sensitive, and future-focused people strategies.
Yes. We regularly engage with boards, investors, and ownership groups to ensure HR is represented in major business decisions.
Yes. We complement and elevate internal HR leaders, ensuring they have executive-level partnership and strategic guidance at the highest level.
Companies preparing for scaling, M&A, or major transformation or those navigating complex workforce risks, and gain the most from this level of partnership.
What Our Clients Are Saying.
Discover the impact of The HR Innovator Group through our clients’ experiences. See how our Customizable HR Automation and expertise have helped transform their HR operations.
Dwayne EdwardsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A True Leader in People & Progress Stephanie is the driving force behind our people-first culture. As our HR Director, she doesn’t just manage human resources, she transforms them. Her innovative approach to employee engagement, policy development, and organizational structure has reshaped how we grow and retain top-tier talent. Stephanie leads with empathy, strategy, and vision. Whether she’s rolling out cutting-edge HR tech, improving our onboarding experience, or championing diversity and inclusion, she ensures our people always come first. Her forward-thinking mindset is exactly what HR in today’s world demands. She’s not only an expert in compliance and process but a mentor, a problem-solver, and a trusted partner to leadership and staff alike. Under Stephanie’s direction, HR has become more than just a department it’s a cornerstone of our success. Alitha MayberryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie, who has been an incredible mentor in all things HR. Her vast knowledge and experience have been invaluable, providing guidance and insights that have truly supported my growth and understanding in the field. Her entire team has been equally supportive, responsive, and professional. I’m grateful for the expertise and support they provided throughout our time working together. Thank you! Bruce PattersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I don't know where I'd be without Stephanie and her fantastic team at The HR Innovator Group. To say that they've done a phenomenal job helping my company, Next Day Access, would be an understatement. Stephanie's knowledge, integrity, honesty, transparency, accessibility, and attention to detail make The HR Innovator Group our most invaluable partner! Beverly LopezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we have had working with Stephanie and her team at HR Innovators Group. From the very start, they’ve been incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and kind—always going above and beyond to answer any questions and providing feedback and support. What stands out the most is their genuine care and dedication. If you’re looking for a team that combines expertise with a personal touch, I highly recommend Stephanie and The HR Innovators Group. Umair AkramTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The HR Innovator Group is an amazing place to work. I’ve felt valued and supported from day one. The team is collaborative, the leadership truly cares, and the culture is inclusive and empowering. I’ve grown a lot here and genuinely enjoy coming to work every day. Lisa DanaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would highly recommend Stephanie and the Team at the HR Innovators Group. I have known Stephanie as an HR professional/colleague for over 15 years and I can attest that she is a true HR guru! Stephanie is very knowledgeable and dedicated to providing well informed HR solutions to her clients. You will be in great hands. Peg CrowleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are extremely pleased with the professionalism and expertise of HR Innovator Group! Experienced, knowledgeable, reliable and informative as well as genuinely caring, supportive and concerned. We've transitioned to HR Innovators and couldn't be more satisfied! Hannah WoodardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working at The HR Innovator Group has been such a rewarding experience. From day one, I’ve felt valued, supported, and inspired by the incredible team I get to work alongside. The leadership truly cares about each employee’s growth and well-being, and there’s a strong sense of collaboration, trust, and purpose in everything we do. The culture here is inclusive, flexible, and empowering — I’ve learned so much and genuinely enjoy coming to work every day. If you’re looking to join a company where you can grow, be challenged, and be part of something meaningful, I can’t recommend The HR Innovator Group enough! Meridian CounselingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. HR innovator group has been pivotal to our business success. Stephanie is a leader and takes ownership over your company like it is her own. She and her entire team are well-versed in HR law employee relations and extremely organized and hard-working. I highly recommend them to any company that is needing support and their HR development or processes.
Small Business HR
Gain an HR partner who operates at the highest level but at the scale and stage of growth your business needs.