About

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Our Values

We Are Human

We treat every situation with the empathy and respect we all deserve.

We Are Innovative

We are committed to doing things differently - even if it means throwing out the old playbook.

We Are Inclusive

We welcome every outlook to the table.

We Are Thoughtful

We craft custom solutions, because we know that every team member and company is unique.

Our Team

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They move fast

We wanted to make sure we put our team first and [could] move fast with support, but we did not yet have an internal HR team. People Function helped with all aspects of HR. They supported putting much needed HR processes in place, became a place for our employees to go for help and overall improved the culture of the company. I would highly recommend them to any organization and hope to work with the People Function team again in the future.

Rodney Manzo

Founder & CEO, Anvyl

Team-based approach

As a small company with only a coordinator and recruiter, I needed someone who could [cover my maternity leave and] manage high-level HR processes like performance management, compensation, and employee relations. People Function came on board seamlessly, quickly understanding the nuances of our organization and building trust with my team. They handled everything—from keeping day-to-day HR operations running smoothly to managing a reduction in force... It was a stressful time, but their expertise gave me so much comfort. They collaborated closely with our general counsel to ensure both the legal and human sides of the RIF were handled thoughtfully and professionally. 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, OnBelay

Brought order to HR

Before People Function, we struggled to manage HR in-house without dedicated resources, leading to disorganization, messy onboardings, and inconsistent performance reviews. Critical tasks often slipped through the cracks, and the employee experience suffered as a result. People Function stepped in and immediately brought order to our HR function. They redesigned key processes like onboarding and performance reviews, recommended and implemented best-in-class systems, and even helped us recruit and hire several key employees in record time. Their team has completely taken ownership of our HR, legitimizing our people management and creating a much more positive experience for employees. What sets People Function apart is their personalized approach. 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. We highly recommend People Function to any business feeling overwhelmed by HR or people management—they’ve been a game-changer for us!

Jack Perkins

COO, Northstar Sourcing

Commitment to holistic success

We work with hundreds of families and schools across the U.S., teaching young kids chess through the magic of storytelling, and employ a diverse team of tutors to serve our clients. To support our tutors and management team in handling real-life challenges around discrimination, we partnered with People Function to equip our team with the tools they needed for these sensitive situations. Working with People Function's DEIB expert, we crafted comprehensive internal and external policies and SOPs addressing discrimination. This included updating our website, enhancing our client onboarding process, and conducting internal training sessions to integrate the new policies. As a result, our team feels more confident navigating diversity-related challenges in teaching settings, empowering us to uphold a firm anti-discrimination policy while respecting both employees and clients. 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. They’re the best!

Danica Terrett

COO, Chess at Three

Expertise across HR verticals

People Function was my first call when I needed experienced and reliable People Operations support to fill the gaps on the team. People Function stepped in twice, helping run our complex payroll process and supported other critical people programs. What sets People Function apart is their expertise across a variety of HR verticals and their ability to provide trends and insights. I appreciate their monthly roundup emails, which helps me stay informed about HR trends. I will call them again, when the need arises!

Stefanie Fogle

Former SVP, People & Culture, Parsley Health

Prepare for growth and scaling

People Function helped us prepare for growth and scaling across multiple states by creating an HR infrastructure that ensured compliance, supported review processes, and fostered a positive work culture. They became a trusted HR partner, seamlessly integrating into our business, cadence, and culture—despite being a third-party vendor operating across time zones and physical distances. What truly stands out is their ability to make HR not just effective but enjoyable. Believe it or not, they’ve made HR a department our team looks forward to working with!

Anthony Fassio

COO, Holey Grail Donuts

Practical effective solutions

The People Function team has been a fantastic partner. When we were short-staffed, they stepped in right away with exactly the right person to help fill the gaps, which made a huge difference. On top of that, they brought in an additional expert consultant who was able to support our existing team and really boost our overall capacity. What sets People Function apart is their ability to quickly understand what we needed and provide practical, effective solutions on multiple occasions. People Function’s leadership and team provide real value by being responsive, flexible, and overall wonderful to work with.

Elana Brickner

CPO, Payoneer

Fair, sound, and scable

We brought People Function on to help us set the foundation for our company wide compensation structure and program, including building salary bands for roles in our unique industry (Web3 and crypto) and shaping our compensation principles. They delivered exactly what we needed and more. Their expertise and insight were invaluable in creating a compensation structure and philosophy that was fair, sound, and scalable. From the initial planning stage, to many, many ad hoc questions and nuances where we needed guidance, People Functions expertise was evident. The People Function team also took full ownership of compensation band building as a standalone deliverable. People Function “gets it”. As an early-stage start-up/scale-up, we have plenty of imperfections to navigate and a range of questions, from nuanced and specialized inquiries to foundational and philosophical. They handled everything with ease. They were able to match our fast pace, and sometimes crazy pivots! I will definitely seek out this team again!

Ami Patel

Head of People, Immutable

Thoughtful feedback and advice

We engaged People Function to support us as our organization grew, including through an acquisition. They provided critical HR support by reviewing team performance, evaluating our HR systems and benefits, auditing our policies, supporting our integration strategy and communications, and assessing cultural differences. Their thoughtful feedback and advice during a period of significant change were invaluable. It was especially helpful to have HR professionals who had guided similar-sized companies through comparable situations. What sets People Function apart is their nimbleness and ability to adapt to the needs of the organization. They are professionals with a high EQ who truly understand what motivates and inspires people across all levels of the company.

Viviana Betancourt Vasquez

General Counsel, EverPass Media

"When I was the SVP of People and Culture at Parsley, we needed immediate, reliable support to fill gaps on our team. I was down two people and had to keep the business running while advancing key programs. People Function stepped in twice, helping with everything from payroll—which was incredibly complex due to our business structure—to compensation philosophy and other people programs. Their ability to manage the bigger picture while handling critical details like payroll made a huge difference. What sets People Function apart is their expertise across various HR verticals and the ability to tap into subject matter experts when needed. They're a reliable, trustworthy resource. I also appreciated their thoughtful monthly roundup emails, which kept us informed about HR trends and updates—something that truly sets them apart.”

Stefanie Fogle, Former SVP of People & Culture
Parsley

"We work with hundreds of families and schools across the U.S., teaching young kids chess through the magic of storytelling, and employ a diverse team of tutors to serve our clients. To support our tutors and management team in handling real-life challenges around discrimination, we partnered with People Function to equip our team with the tools they needed for these sensitive situations. Working with People Function's DEIB expert, we crafted comprehensive internal and external policies and SOPs addressing discrimination. This included updating our website, enhancing our client onboarding process, and conducting internal training sessions to integrate the new policies. As a result, our team feels more confident navigating diversity-related challenges in teaching settings, empowering us to uphold a firm anti-discrimination policy while respecting both employees and clients.

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. They’re the best!"

Danica Terett, COO
Chess At Three

"Before People Function, we struggled to manage HR in-house without dedicated resources, leading to disorganization, messy onboardings, and inconsistent performance reviews. Critical tasks often slipped through the cracks, and the employee experience suffered as a result. People Function stepped in and immediately brought order to our HR function. They redesigned key processes like onboarding and performance reviews, recommended and implemented best-in-class systems, and even helped us recruit and hire several key employees in record time. Their team has completely taken ownership of our HR, legitimizing our people management and creating a much more positive experience for employees.

What sets People Function apart is their personalized approach. 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. We highly recommend People Function to any business feeling overwhelmed by HR or people management—they’ve been a game-changer for us!"

Jack Perkins, COO
Northstar Sourcing

"As a small company with only a coordinator and recruiter, I needed someone who could [cover my maternity leave and] manage high-level HR processes like performance management, compensation, and employee relations. People Function came on board seamlessly, quickly understanding the nuances of our organization and building trust with my team. They handled everything—from keeping day-to-day HR operations running smoothly to managing a reduction in force... It was a stressful time, but their expertise gave me so much comfort. They collaborated closely with our general counsel to ensure both the legal and human sides of the RIF were handled thoughtfully and professionally.

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
OnBelay

“We wanted to make sure we put our team first and [could] move fast with support, but we did not yet have an internal HR team. People Function helped with all aspects of HR. They supported putting much needed HR processes in place, became a place for our employees to go for help and overall improved the culture of the company. I would highly recommend them to any organization and hope to work with the People Function team again in the future.”

Rodney Manzo; Founder & CEO
Anvyl

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