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What does Pivot Partner Consulting Do?

Pivot Partner Consulting partners with small-to-mid-sized organizations navigating growth, change, or complexity. We help leaders bring clarity to people operations — from HR compliance and foundational systems to culture, communication, and leadership practices — so teams can move forward with confidence instead of reacting to problems as they arise.

Who do you typically work with?

Most clients are organizations with fewer than 100 employees who don’t yet have full in-house HR support or who need additional expertise during a transition. This includes growing businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms, and leadership teams who want practical, people-centered solutions without unnecessary complexity.

Are you an outsourced HR department?

Not exactly. Think of Pivot Partner Consulting as your on-call people partner. We can function as fractional HR support, a strategic thought partner, or a project-based consultant, depending on what your organization needs. Our role flexes with you.

How does pricing work?

Pricing is based on the engagement type, scope, and level of support required. Hourly, project-based, and retainer options are available. All pricing is discussed transparently up front — no surprise fees.

Do you work with organizations outside of your local area?

Absolutely! While Pivot Partner Consulting is based in the Midwest, we support clients across multiple states through remote collaboration. We’re experienced in navigating multi-state considerations and tailoring guidance appropriately.

Can you help if we already have internal HR?

You bet. Many organizations engage us to supplement internal HR capacity, provide specialized expertise, or serve as a neutral third party during sensitive or high-impact initiatives.

What makes Pivot Partner Consulting different?

We balance structure with humanity. Our work is grounded in organizational psychology, practical HR experience, and a deep respect for the people behind the policies. The goal isn’t just compliance, it’s building systems that actually support how your organization operates.

What is the first step to working together?

The first step is a conversation. We’ll talk through your current challenges, goals, and constraints to determine whether we’re a good fit, and what type of support would be most valuable right now. There's no forced yes at the end of the conversation, just a genuine discussion to see if Pivot Partner Consulting is the right option to support you - though we sure hope so!

Is there a minimum commitment?

That depends on the engagement. Project work has a defined scope and timeline, while retained partnerships typically involve a monthly commitment. We’ll clearly outline expectations before any work begins.

Do you offer templates or resources?

Yes. We offer select free and paid resources, as well as custom templates and tools developed through client engagements. These are designed to be practical, usable, and aligned with real-world needs.

Do you provide legal or compliance advice?

We provide HR guidance and best practices, but we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Resources on the site are for general guidance and may not reflect all legal requirements.

What if we’re not sure what type of support we need?

That’s totally expected, actually. Most organizations are zoomed in on one problem area and do not realize the depth of the issue or broken system at hand. The discovery call is designed to help clarify your challenges and determine the right engagement model and next steps at a speed and budget that works for you!