We support growing startups by building a solid HR & People foundation—from friends-and-family round, to unicorn, and beyond. We’re here to listen to your needs, create systems that will grow with you as you scale, and tackle any hurdles that come your way with ease. We lead with kindness and professionalism, we welcome diverse perspectives, and we always put your people first.
What We Do
We put your people first, ensuring your company is built on a strong, inclusive foundation. Our work welcomes diverse perspectives and is guided by our core values, kindness and professionalism.
Partnering with us gives you access to a broad range of HR and talent expertise across multiple functions. We collaborate with you to develop tailored, flexible solutions that meet your unique needs through a customized selection of our comprehensive services.
Plug-and-Play People Team
Our fractional, external HR team provides customized, scalable support ranging from foundational HR work to strategic leadership.
Hiring & Recruiting
We serve as external recruiters and fill roles for your team while we help to optimize your hiring practices. We build tailored processes, manage end-to-end hiring, and offer training to improve hiring decisions and onboarding experiences.
Compensation
Our compensation experts help design equitable and effective reward structures to drive your company’s growth and performance. From compensation philosophies, benchmarking and leveling to bonus and equity programs and beyond, we do it all.
Learning & Development
We support growing organizations by offering management training and customized learning modules to close skill gaps and empower leaders with essential skills such as team building, giving and receiving feedback, difficult conversations, communication, and aligning purpose with work.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We help organizations foster inclusive environments. Our team assists with addressing specific issues related to DEI&B, building strategies for inclusive hiring, creating employee resource groups, and establishing a diversity council infrastructure.
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People are at the heart of every successful company. At People Function, we help you build People, HR and Talent infrastructure that nurtures talent, fosters culture, and drives sustainable growth—because the right team, enabled with the right processes and structures for your organization can make all the difference.
— Emma Leeds, Founder & CEO of People Function
A MESSAGE FROM EMMA People are at the heart of every successful company. At People Function, we help you build People, HR and Talent infrastructure that nurtures talent, fosters culture, and drives sustainable growth—because the right team, enabled with the right processes and structures for your organization can make all the difference.
What makes People Function truly unique is their team-based approach. You’re not just hiring a consultant—you’re accessing a group of specialists who can be plugged in where and when you need them, from junior support to senior-level strategy. It’s been a huge advantage for us.
Megan Sufka
CPO at OnBelay
People Function didn’t just roll out generic workflows—they truly got to know our business and tailored solutions to meet our unique needs. Working with them feels like we have dedicated HR experts on our payroll.
Jack Perkins
COO at Northstar Sourcing
What sets People Function apart is their commitment to seeing your teams and business succeed holistically. They examine every detail within the broader context of your company’s goals, setting you up for long-term success. By closely partnering with leadership, they ensure business success is always aligned with people’s success.
Danica Terrett
COO at Chess at Three
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