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Experienced HR strategist with 15+ years of building high-performing teams, streamlining HR operations, and driving talent development. Proven track record in workforce planning, compliance, and optimizing recruitment and onboarding processes to enhance efficiency and retention. Passionate about creating cultures of trust and accountability while implementing forward-thinking policies that align with business goals. Skilled in HRIS/ATS systems, leadership coaching, and regulatory compliance across multi-state operations. Dedicated to transforming HR functions into strategic business assets. Areas of expertise include: * Employee Relations * Personnel Management * Human Resource Management * Talent Acquisition * Full-Cycle Recruitment * Benefits Administration * Project Management * Candidate Assessment & Training * Policy and Procedure Design and Implementation * Salary Negotiation * Employee/Career Development * Applicant Tracking Systems

I specialize in scaling HR operations for high-growth startups and organizations, bringing over 5 years of hands-on experience. My expertise lies in streamlining talent acquisition, ensuring 100% compliance across I-9/E-Verify and visa programs, and developing robust HR infrastructures from the ground up. I have a proven track record of significantly reducing time-to-hire and aligning people strategies with business goals during rapid headcount growth. I manage the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, with a focus on enhancing employee relations and optimizing payroll and benefits processes. If you're looking for an HR professional who can add value to your team and drive meaningful results, let's connect.

Hi, I’m Nakita—Founder of HeR Influence Consulting LLC and a Senior HR Consultant with 18+ years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, government contractors, and fast-growing startups across the U.S. and Canada. I partner with founders, executives, and HR leaders who need practical, defensible HR guidance—especially when navigating complex employee relations, California compliance, and high-risk people decisions. My work sits at the intersection of employment law, employee relations, and business strategy. Clients engage me when the stakes are high and they need an experienced advisor who can assess risk quickly, provide clear direction, and execute with discretion. Areas of Focus & Recent Engagements Employee Relations & Investigations Advising on discipline, performance management, terminations, and workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct—ensuring compliance and defensibility. California & Multi-State Compliance Supporting organizations with CA employees on onboarding/offboarding, wage and hour considerations, CFRA/FMLA/PDL, ADA accommodations, and employee relations risk management. HR Audits & Infrastructure Conducting HR audits; drafting and revising employee handbooks, policies, SOPs, compensation frameworks, and accommodation procedures aligned with federal and state law. Leadership & Manager Advisory Coaching leaders through sensitive employee conversations, corrective action processes, and organizational changes with a balanced, legally sound approach. Training & Prevention Delivering targeted training on harassment prevention, manager effectiveness, investigations readiness, and HR compliance to reduce risk and improve outcomes. As the principal consultant of HeR Influence Consulting, I support multiple clients on a fractional and project basis—often serving as an outsourced HR Director or senior HR advisor. I’m comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and stepping in quickly when urgent issues arise. I hold a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and am SPHR certified, with hands-on experience applying employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, OSHA, and EEOC standards in real-world scenarios. If you’re looking for a senior HR professional who brings clarity, judgment, and calm to complex situations, I’d welcome the opportunity to support your team. 💬 Rate is flexible based on scope, urgency, and engagement type.

SHRM-SCP certified HR consultant with over 10 years of experience supporting small and midsize businesses as a fractional HR partner. I hold a Master of Science in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Business Analytics. My background includes HR operations, multi-state compliance, employee relations, compensation, recruiting, HR systems, and people analytics across the U.S. and UK. I work with companies across technology, sales, retail, professional services, and multi-location operations. I typically step in when a business needs experienced HR leadership, additional operational support, or stronger processes, whether that means building the HR function from the ground up or managing ongoing day-to-day people operations. I have supported early-stage startups, established small and midsize businesses, fully remote teams, and companies expanding into new states or countries. Much of my work involves helping businesses manage multi-state compliance, align practices across locations, and put consistent processes in place without creating unnecessary layers or complexity. How I typically support clients: - Serve as a fractional HR lead and manage HR operations, compliance, and the employee lifecycle - Set up and manage HR systems, processes, and documentation - Develop or update employee handbooks, policies, and core HR infrastructure - Manage onboarding and offboarding, including workflows, documentation, and systems access - Handle employee relations, performance concerns, disciplinary matters, terminations, and day-to-day HR guidance - Conduct compliance reviews across multiple states and UK requirements, identify gaps, and implement corrections - Build practical performance management, review, coaching, and feedback processes - Support hiring from job postings and candidate screening through offers and new-hire setup - Develop compensation structures, salary ranges, commission plans, and job levels - Maintain HR records, organize employee files, and improve audit readiness - Create SOPs, templates, checklists, and repeatable HR workflows - Support payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and HR reporting Tools and areas I work in regularly: HR compliance, employee relations, policy development, compensation, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, HRIS implementation, payroll administration, Excel, Power BI, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Dayforce, Lattice, Paychex, and QuickBooks. Education: - Master of Science in Human Resources Management - Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Business Analytics Credentials: - SHRM-SCP, Senior Certified Professional - Google Data Analytics Certificate - SAS Specialization in Statistics and Data Mining for Business - HR Technology and Analytics for Decision Making Certificate I am often brought into businesses that do not yet have an established HR function or have outgrown the systems and processes they put in place early on. My work is usually a combination of resolving immediate issues, building the right structure, and providing ongoing HR oversight so the function continues to operate effectively as the business grows.

I’m passionate about helping businesses grow by connecting them with the right people and resources. My focus is on building strong teams, fostering lasting partnerships, and creating opportunities that empower business owners to succeed. Supporting entrepreneurship isn’t just what I do, it’s what I believe in. • Indeed Job Postings and Management • LinkedIn Hiring • High Volume Hiring • Recruitment KPIs • Sourcing Applicants • Interviewing • Scheduling • Communications between employer and candidates • Onboarding Support

Running a small business means HR usually lives on the back burner until something goes wrong. I work with owners who are ready to get ahead of it. I'm Shannon Taylor, founder of Avec Coeur HR and a fractional HR consultant with 16+ years of experience, from HR Assistant through HR Director. Before going independent, I directed HR strategy for a respiratory care company with hundreds of employees across California and multiple states building compliance infrastructure, redesigning onboarding from a single day into a five-day program that new hires consistently called the best they'd ever experienced, and leading a company-wide culture initiative that reduced turnover by 70% in one year. I've also worked directly under employment law attorneys in both New York and California, which means I bring a sharper compliance lens than most HR generalists. My consulting clients are small businesses; typically 5 to 25 people who need senior-level HR without the full-time cost. Past projects include multi-state compliance documentation for a luxury transportation company, a complete recruiting system for a real estate investment firm dealing with culture fit issues, California meal waiver compliance for a multi-location service provider, and HR foundation-building for a business navigating its first difficult termination. What I deliver: Employee handbooks and policies (California-compliant, plain language) Recruiting systems: scorecards, interview guides, job descriptions Onboarding design and SOP documentation Compliance reviews and HR audits Fractional HR on retainer: ongoing support, clear deliverables, no surprises I work the same way with every client: I ask questions first, explain every recommendation, and stay involved until things actually land. HR done with you, not at you. If you're a small business owner who's been putting off the HR work you know you need, let's talk!