Small Business Packages

Startup HR & Payroll Basics

Essential HR + payroll foundations for early-stage teams and scalable support that grows with your business.

What’s Included in Small Business HR & Payroll Support

We deliver the HR and payroll infrastructure your startup needs to grow responsibly. From day one, you’ll have the compliance, systems, and on-demand support to operate with confidence.

Foundational HR & Payroll Pod Support

For teams up to 10 employees

^{On-Demand HR:} $750/month _{Plus a $5,000 one-time startup fee}

HR + Payroll Infrastructure Build (30-day sprint)
Payroll administration + compliance (FLSA, paystubs, benefits automation, recordkeeping)
Federal + one-state compliant employee handbook
Offer letters, onboarding docs, and essential policies
Org chart and job description templates
Compliance checklist + onboarding guidance
Live leadership kickoff session
On-demand HR Pod support for employee relations, compliance, HR systems, and documentation

Designed to get the basics right, a solid, compliant foundation with payroll managed and core HR systems in place.

Scalable HR & Payroll Pod Support

For teams between 11–25 employees

^{On-Demand HR:} $1,750/month _{Plus a $5,000 one-time startup fee}

Everything in Tier 1
Expanded payroll compliance support across multiple states
Increased availability + higher support volume
Enhanced responsiveness as issues scale with headcount
Flexibility to shift between strategic advising and hands-on execution

Ideal for growth-stage businesses needing more frequent HR + payroll guidance, faster response times, and proactive compliance as complexity increases.

Full-Service HR & Payroll Pod Partnership

For teams between 26–49 employees

^{On-Demand HR:} $2,750/month _{Plus a $5,000 one-time startup fee}

Everything in Tiers 1 and 2
High-touch HR management across systems, compliance, employee relations, and process design
Expanded payroll oversight: FLSA, multi-state paystub compliance, benefits integration/automation
Greater capacity to handle day-to-day operations for larger teams
Proactive workforce planning and policy development
Seamless alignment with leadership on scaling, structure, and long-term HR strategy
Embedded partnership, your HR Pod acts as a direct extension of your internal team

A fully integrated HR + payroll partnership, giving you the scale and foresight of an internal HR department without the cost of full-time hires.

Ongoing Support That Grows With You

As your startup scales, your HR & Payroll Pod evolves with you while expanding capacity, compliance coverage, and strategic guidance at each stage.

Flexible tiers matched to your team size

Payroll + compliance oversight

Real-time HR support and documentation guidance

Employee relations + policy development

Scalable systems for long-term growth

Certified and Globally Accessible

human resource consulting: WOSB-Certified

human resource consulting: ADP Workforce Now Human Resources

human resource consulting: American Association for Access Equity and Diversity

human resource consulting: Certifications & Learning for HR | Advance your HR

Frequently Asked Question

What makes Startup HR Basics different?

It’s built for founders. We provide the essentials payroll, compliance, onboarding, policies, so you can scale without risk.

Can I upgrade between tiers?

Yes. As soon as your team crosses a growth trigger (11 or 26 employees), we’ll transition you into the next tier with expanded support.

Do you handle recruiting?

Recruiting is available as an add-on service, but onboarding is fully included in your support tier.

Is there a long-term commitment?

We recommend starting with a three-month engagement, but you have flexibility beyond that.

What if I already have some HR systems in place?

We’ll meet you where you are refining, optimizing, or filling in gaps so your HR infrastructure is compliant and scalable.

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Start Strong, Scale Smarter

Get the right HR + payroll foundation from day one, with support that grows as your team grows.