The HR Foundation You Need.
The Flexibility You Want.
HR consulting for growing businesses that are ready to stop managing people and HR on the fly.
What I Do:
Your business has grown.
The way you manage people needs to grow with it.
As your team grows, managing people gets more complicated. Founders get pulled into employee issues, managers need more support, and the processes that used to work start to break down.
I help build the structure underneath your growing team so you can spend less time managing people problems and more time running your business.
Let’s Work Together!
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For companies that want to know exactly where their HR stands — and what to do next.
I assess the full HR ecosystem: compliance, hiring, onboarding, culture, communication, performance, and the day-to-day practices that shape the employee experience. You receive a quantified readiness score and a prioritized plan tailored to your size, stage, and goals.This is for you if:
You want numbers and clarity on your HR risks, gaps, and strengths
You’ve grown or changed and aren’t sure what your HR function actually needs now
You want a prioritized plan instead of guessing what to fix first
After this, you’ll have:
A quantified HR readiness score showing exactly where you stand
Clear scoring on risks and gaps, organized by priority and impact
A data-backed roadmap that tells you what to fix first and why
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For companies that know their HR setup needs more structure, but they don’t need to hire a full-time HR leader. I’ll help you build the processes, tools, and systems your business needs—and make sure someone internally is equipped to carry them forward.
This is for you if:
Your business has outgrown its current HR setup,
important processes are inconsistent or missing, or
HR is owned by someone who needs more structure and support.
After this, you’ll have:
Clean, documented systems that save time and reduce chaos
An HR function that runs smoothly instead of reactively
A solid foundation ready for growth or your next HR hire
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For companies where HR is handled by someone who “fell into it” — or someone who needs real-world guidance to do the job well.
I train your HR person (or whoever currently handles HR) on the fundamentals that matter: compliance, decision-making, hiring, communication, documentation, and how to run HR in a practical, consistent way.This is for you if:
HR is happening, but without structure or confidence
You want someone in-house to reliably handle HR decisions
You’ve outgrown DIY HR but aren’t ready for a full HR team
You want fewer surprises and more consistency in how HR is done
After this, you’ll have:
Someone in-house who can confidently handle day-to-day HR
Consistent decision-making and fewer fires
Templates, tools, and clear processes they can rely on
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For companies that want managers who communicate clearly, follow through, and know how to handle people issues before they escalate.
I provide both structured manager training and 1:1 coaching for managers who need real-time support. This includes giving direction, setting expectations, running meaningful 1:1s, documenting issues, and navigating hard conversations without creating drama.This is for you if:
Your managers are new to leadership or never had formal training
You want support for a manager who’s learning on the fly in a tricky situation
You need clearer expectations and more follow-through across teams
After this, you’ll have:
Managers who communicate clearly and address issues early
Fewer ongoing performance problems
A more accountable, healthier team culture
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For companies that need short-term HR support or expert guidance during tricky situations.
I provide time-bound, as-needed advising for HR questions, templates, performance concerns, hiring decisions, policies, and difficult employee conversations.This is for you if:
You need help navigating an employee issue
You want a second opinion on policies or decisions
You need templates or documentation fast
You want expert guidance without a project or retainer
After this, you’ll have:
Immediate clarity on a specific HR situation
A compliant, practical path forward
Support and documentation you can use right away
Project-Based Support
For a defined scope and outcome—from figuring out what your organization needs through an HR audit to building a process, system, or training program.
Best for companies who: Want to solve a specific problem or build something with a clear scope, timeline, and budget.
Embedded HR
Experienced HR leadership inside your organization without hiring a full-time HR leader. I work alongside your team to lead the work, solve problems, and build stronger internal systems.
Best for companies who: Need more hands-on leadership and capacity than a project or occasional advice can provide.
HR Advisory
Ongoing access to experienced HR guidance for leaders or internal HR owners who want an experienced partner to think through decisions, people issues, and what comes next.
Best for companies who: Can handle the day-to-day internally but want senior HR expertise in their corner.
Because no two businesses are the same, every engagement starts with a free consultation.
We’ll talk through your goals, what’s happening in the business, and the level of support that makes the most sense.
About Me:
Katherine Holmgren
Executive MBA, SHRM-SCP
Hi, I’m Katherine Holmgren. HR strategist, consultant, and founder of Holmgren Consulting.
I’ve spent 13+ years in HR, and the part I’ve always loved most is figuring out how to make work actually work better—for the business and for the people in it.
I started Holmgren Consulting to bring that kind of practical HR support to growing businesses. I love taking something that feels messy or overly complicated and turning it into clear systems, better-equipped managers, and a workplace that can grow without everything running through the founder.
I’m based in Kansas City and hold an Executive MBA and SHRM-SCP certification.
I’d love to help you build an HR function that makes everything else in your business a little easier.
Holmgren Consulting provides custom HR consulting for small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S.
We offer HR department setup, fractional HR support, and scalable systems designed to help companies grow with clarity and confidence — without the cost of a full-time HR executive.
The HR foundation you need. The flexibility you want.