What does a fractional CHRO do?
A fractional CHRO is a senior HR leader who works with your company part time, for a defined period. You get the judgment of an experienced CHRO for the decisions that matter, such as leadership, organization, pay and deals, without the cost of a full time hire. Hernan works directly with the CEO and the leadership team, usually one to three days a week.
When does a company need a fractional or interim CHRO instead of a full time hire?
When the need is urgent, temporary or still taking shape. Typical cases: right after a deal, during fast growth, when entering a new country, when the HR leader leaves, or when a founder needs to build HR from scratch before the company is ready for a full time executive.
What is people due diligence, and when should PE firms do it?
People due diligence looks at the leaders who really run the business, labor and union risk, promises to employees that are not in the financials, and whether pay fits the new plan. It is best done before you sign or close, and it takes 4 to 6 weeks. It tells you which people risks to price, fix or plan for on day one.
What is the 100 Day People Plan?
A six week review after a deal or a leadership change. It covers the leadership team, the critical roles, organization and cost, pay and incentives, and the gaps in HR, and it ends with a prioritized plan for the first 100 days. A free template is available on this page.
Do you work only with private equity backed companies?
No. HR²Advisory works with PE sponsors and their portfolio companies, with founder led and family owned businesses, and with companies expanding into new countries. Experience includes energy, industrial, food, life sciences and AI data center companies.
Can you help companies expanding internationally?
Yes, across North America, Latin America and Europe, in both directions: companies going abroad and foreign companies entering a new market. Hernan has led HR across the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, set up operations in Germany, Belgium, Italy and Spain, and has lived and worked in Argentina, the US, France, Germany and the Netherlands. He works in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, and helps with employment setup, local labor rules and risk, first hires and leaders, pay that works across countries, and culture.
Where are you based, and do you work remotely?
HR²Advisory is based in Houston, Texas, and works with clients in North America, Latin America and Europe, on site or remotely.
How does an engagement start?
With a 30 minute call to understand your situation. If there is a fit, we agree on the scope, the timeline and what success looks like before any work begins.
