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Hi, I’m Erin Tisland, a certified PHR, SHRM-CP, and experienced fractional HR leader with 20+ years of hands-on and executive-level experience across corporate HR, client consulting, and startup advisory. I specialize in helping businesses build HR foundations that scale. Whether it's implementing a right-sized HRIS, conducting a compliance audit across multiple states, or reworking how your team hires, engages, and retains talent, I step in as an embedded partner who builds structure without red tape. At The HR Innovator Group, I lead HR engagements across diverse sectors including education, government contracting, biotech, manufacturing, health services, SaaS, and nonprofit, supporting clients with everything from FLSA audits and offer letter rewrites to full-scale HR transformations. Prior to consulting, I spent 15+ years inside organizations leading HR teams, system implementations, and workforce strategy. 🔧 How I Support Clients ✔ HR Compliance & Risk Mitigation - Multi-state policy development, handbook reviews, FLSA audits, and EEOC alignment ✔ HRIS Selection & Implementation - Platform evaluation, vendor coordination, configuration oversight, and optimization ✔ Workforce & Talent Strategy - Job architecture, performance frameworks, employee lifecycle systems, and retention tools ✔ Organizational Development - Process redesign, HR department buildout, and leadership coaching ✔ Benefits & Leave Administration - Strategy and compliance support including CFRA, FMLA, and paid leave alignment ✔ Embedded Fractional HR Leadership - Interim HR executive support for teams in transition or scaling quickly 📌 Who I Work With Startups formalizing HR for the first time Growing orgs (20–200 employees) expanding into new states or sectors Teams implementing HRIS or revisiting their people structure Executives seeking a thought partner who blends compliance, people, and strategy 💻 Platforms & Tools ADP | Gusto | Paylocity | BambooHR | Rippling | Workday | Paychex Google Workspace | Microsoft Office Suite 🏆 Recent Wins Conducted a multi-state FLSA audit for a CA-based public health org → uncovered risk areas, delivered full remediation plan Led a full HRIS optimization for a 150-person tech-enabled company → streamlined onboarding, automated workflows, cut manual work by 40% Created customized, state-compliant job description library and updated offer letter templates across 4 orgs in 3 months Helped a government contractor align SCA and non-SCA workforce policies, improving clarity and compliance across their teams

Melissa Joy Dalton, MBA, (Mel) is a certified master coach. With over 20 years of experience in talent management, leadership development, learning and development, succession planning, and recruiting, our Talent Executive brings a wealth of expertise to any organization. Combining a deep understanding of human resources strategies with a passion for cultivating high-performing teams, they have consistently delivered impactful results throughout their career. Their track record includes designing and implementing comprehensive leadership development programs, driving learning initiatives that align with organizational goals, and spearheading effective succession planning efforts. Additionally, their extensive experience in recruiting top-tier talent ensures that they can identify and attract the right candidates to fuel an organization's growth and success. A trusted advisor to senior executives, this Talent Executive is adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics and collaborating across departments to create a culture of talent excellence. With a strategic mindset and a focus on driving tangible outcomes, they are poised to make a lasting impact on any organization's talent strategy and help shape its future success.

I help businesses handle employee issues, reduce risk, and bring structure to their HR operations—especially when things feel unclear, inconsistent, or high-risk. With 20+ years of HR leadership experience, I specialize in employee relations, workplace investigations, and compliance-focused HR support. I’ve worked in multi-site healthcare and service environments where strong documentation, sound judgment, and clear communication are critical. Clients typically bring me in when they need help with: • Employee relations issues and workplace investigations • Handling complaints, conflicts, and sensitive situations • HR audits and process cleanup • Policy development and employee handbooks • Performance management and documentation I’m known for being practical, direct, and easy to work with—able to step into complex situations, assess risk quickly, and provide clear, actionable guidance. If you need experienced HR support without the overhead of a full-time hire, I can help you move forward with confidence and structure. Available for both project-based work and ongoing advisory support.

Creativity is a word not often associated with human resources but it is the reason I enjoy the field so much. Over the past few years, I have had opportunities to develop innovative solutions for organizations ranging from a small financial services institution to Fortune 500 companies across different industries. My unique approach to solving business problems paired with my experience in the talent-management process and ability to understand the complexities of an organization’s strategy provide me with the toolkit necessary to succeed in my next human capital role. In addition to work experience, I have a strong academic background that supports the skills needed for a career in human resources. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology and I recently received my master’s in Industrial and Labor Relations with a focus in Human Resources and Organizations at Cornell University. Experience highlights: -Corporate talent acquisition -High volume recruiting -Onboarding -HR management -HR analytics -Retention/attrition studies -Leadership development -Engagement strategies -Investigations -Performance management -Administration -Employee handbooks