Fractional HR Services for Startups

From compliance to culture, we build HR foundations that protect your business and set your team up to thrive.

It all begins with a strong foundation. Startups often overlook HR until it’s too late—leading to costly compliance mistakes and high turnover.

We organize HR into seven focused sprints, tailored to your stage:

Sprint 1–3: Compliance & Hiring – Stay legally safe, hire the right people.
Sprint 4–5: Retention & Growth – Build culture, onboard well, and train managers.
Sprint 6–7: Ongoing HR – Manage employee relations, performance, and administration.

Whether you need the essentials (Sprints 1–3), growth-focused support (Sprints 1–5), or full service (Sprints 1–7), we’ve got you covered.

Sprints 1–3 · 5–7 weeks
Best for early-stage startups who need the basics: compliance, policies, and hiring operations.

Sprints 1–5 · 8–14 weeks
For scaling teams ready to formalize onboarding, culture, and training.

Sprints 1–7 · 10–21 weeks
Comprehensive setup and ongoing HR support, from compliance to culture.

Get a 30-minute call to review your compliance gaps and talent strategy.

Founder
Sherner Sumter is a seasoned People leader with 15+ years of experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and culture-building. Her career spans renewable energy, tech, and government contracting, where she has led initiatives in M&A integration, compensation strategy, and HR technology.
Passionate about equity and development, Sherner founded Level Up Coaching to help startups build strong HR foundations while also mentoring underrepresented professionals as they launch and grow their careers. She is SHRM-CP and PHR certified and is recognized for her practical, people-first leadership style.

sherner@teamlevelupcoaching.com
(240) 922-1268