HR Risk Reset™

Most organizations don’t know where their real HR risk lives, which issues matter versus distractions, or what to fix now versus later. Generic audits overwhelm leadership, and free advice misses true exposure.

The HR Risk Reset™ is a focused, executive-level HR risk assessment designed to identify the most critical HR exposures and provide leadership with a prioritized 90-day roadmap to reduce risk.

- Employee classification & FLSA risk indicators
- Exempt vs non-exempt exposure
- Independent contractor usage (if applicable)
- Core policy gaps that create liability
- Manager practices that elevate risk
- Wage & hour red flags
- Documentation and termination practices

✔ Top 10 HR Risk Exposure List
✔ HR Risk Heat Map (Red / Yellow / Green)
✔ 90-Day Risk Reduction Roadmap
✔ Executive Briefing (60–90 minutes)

Completed within 60 days from kickoff.

Investment

Final pricing based on size and complexity

Compensation issues rarely show up as “pay problems.”

They show up as:

 - Hiring delays

 - Frustrated managers

 - Tenured employees feeling undervalued

 - Inconsistent pay decisions

 - Risk of internal inequity or legal exposure
 

Most organizations don’t know how far off market they actually are — or where pay decisions are quietly creating risk.

The Compensation & Pay Compression Review™ is a targeted, executive-level analysis designed to identify where compensation practices are impacting hiring, retention, equity, and risk.  This is not a full compensation study.
This is clarity around what matters most right now.

 - Market benchmarking for selected critical roles

 - Pay range alignment and internal positioning

 - Pay compression and inversion indicators

 - Hiring vs retention pay gaps

 - Pay equity risk indicators

 - Cost of inaction vs cost to correct
 

✔ Market Position Snapshot for key roles
✔ Compression & Inversion Analysis
✔ Pay Equity Risk Indicators
✔ Cost Impact Analysis (fix vs do nothing)
✔ Executive Summary with clear recommendations

Completed within 45-60 days, depending on scope.

Final pricing based on number of roles reviewed

Additional Services:

Are you a small business that needs expert HR support but are not ready to hire a full-time HR leader? The HR Consultant offers flat monthly HR consulting solutions designed to give you reliable support, predictable pricing, and access to experienced HR leadership.

Our monthly engagements are customized based on:

 - Number of employees

 - Level of HR support needed

 - Business complexity and risk

 - Frequency of leadership and employee support
 

What You Receive

✔ HR strategy and leadership support

✔ Employee relations guidance

✔ Policy and handbook support

✔ Performance management coaching

✔ Recruiting and onboarding support

✔ Compliance and risk management

✔ Training and manager support

✔ Structured employee access to HR guidance
 

This approach allows businesses to gain ongoing HR support without unpredictable hourly billing or the cost of a full-time internal hire.  

As part of select monthly service packages, employees can have structured access to The HR Consultant for workplace-related HR guidance.

This can help employees get timely answers to questions related to:

  - Workplace concerns
 - Policy clarification
 - Performance-related questions
 - Communication and workplace navigation
 - Next-step guidance for sensitive issues
 

This service helps create a more consistent employee experience while allowing leaders to address concerns earlier and reduce risk while staying focused on the core business.

The Problem

Most employers walk into bargaining without a clear picture of what each proposal will actually cost over the life of the contract. Wage increases, step movement, benefit contributions, premium pay, and work-rule changes add up in ways that aren't obvious at the table. That leads to:

• Settlements that cost far more than leadership budgeted
• Counterproposals built on guesswork instead of data
• Pressure to accept terms late in bargaining without full analysis
• First contracts that set expensive precedents for years

The Solution

We provide employer-side contract costing and negotiation support led by Michael Goble, who has served as lead labor relations director on contract settlements. You get accurate, defensible numbers and an experienced advisor in your corner, whether you're negotiating a first contract or a renewal.

What We Review

• Current contract terms, wage scales, and workforce data
• Union and management proposals
• Wage, step, and longevity cost projections over the contract term
• Health, welfare, and pension contribution impacts
• Premium pay, scheduling, and work-rule cost drivers
• Total package cost and year-over-year impact

What You Receive

✔ Full contract costing model for current terms and proposals
✔ Side-by-side cost comparison of competing proposals
✔ Rapid costing of new proposals during active bargaining
✔ Bargaining strategy and counterproposal support
✔ Executive summary of total settlement cost

Timeline

Costing models typically delivered within 2–4 weeks, with ongoing support available throughout bargaining.

Investment

Final pricing based on bargaining unit size and scope of support.

One Point of Contact for HR and Everything Around It

Through a network of vetted partners, we coordinate the services your business needs, so you're not managing five vendors on your own.

Payroll & Payroll Tax
Accurate, on-time payroll and tax filings through trusted payroll providers.

Employee Health Benefits
Competitive group health, dental, and vision options through licensed benefits advisors.

Workers' Compensation
Right-sized coverage through licensed insurance partners, aligned with your job classifications.

Retirement Plans
401(k) and retirement options to help attract and keep employees.

Employment Law Support
Access to experienced employment attorneys when an issue needs legal counsel.

We stay your HR lead throughout, making sure each piece works together and stays compliant.

The HR Consultant may receive referral compensation from select partners. Recommendations are based on fit, not fees.