HR Essentials
HR doesn’t have to be a headache. Essentials keeps it simple and solid. We handle the compliance, onboarding, and employee issues that keep you up at night—so your people feel supported and your business stays protected.
We make the fundamentals easy, compliant, and people-first.
Running a business comes with real people challenges. From new hires to policy questions to making sure you’re legally covered, HR can get complicated fast. Our HR Essentials service gives you the trusted support, systems, and structure to handle the must-haves with calm, clarity, and confidence, without needing a full-time HR hire.
We keep it simple, compliant, and people-centered, so your team feels supported and your business stays protected.
What’s Included
We offer flexible, fractional HR support tailored to your size, stage, and needs. Whether you’re starting from scratch or leveling up your internal processes, our Essentials services make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Handbooks, Policies, & Compliance
Build a clear, compliant foundation.
We create or refine the core documents that communicate expectations and keep your business aligned with labor law.
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A custom, compliant handbook that reflects your policies, culture, and state-specific requirements.
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We audit your existing policies and write clear, legally sound updates or additions.
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Stay head of legal risk and labor law changes. We provide proactive guidance on labor laws, protected leave, required postings, and HR compliance practices—so your business stays protected and prepared.
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Delivery and tracking of required annual HR trainings, such as harassment prevention, workplace safety, and DEI.
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Preparation and submission support for required employee notices, summaries, or certifications.
Payroll & Benefits Management
Get the logistics right without doing it all yourself.
We can handle it ourselves or coordinate with your benefits and payroll vendors to make sure things run smoothly, from open enrollment to pay cycle questions.
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Liaison with your payroll provider to ensure timely, accurate submissions and resolve issues as they arise.
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Assist with plan setup, employee questions, and ongoing benefits administration using your existing provider. Includes Open Enrollment management.
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Manage enrollment and offboarding tasks with your benefits and payroll platforms to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Offer a fully managed option for payroll and benefits through our trusted provider network—completely handled by Coherence.
Employee Relations
Confident support for complex people moments.
We help you navigate sensitive employee situations—from conflict and feedback to terminations—with calm, clarity, and compliance. You’ll never have to guess how to handle the hard stuff.
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Real-time support for handling complaints, performance concerns, or interpersonal conflict.
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Coaching and preparation for delivering difficult feedback and sensitive conversations.
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Documentation, process planning, and scripting support for clean, compliant terminations.
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Support for people managers who need help navigating HR-related responsibilities.
Performance Management Basics
Clear systems for feedback and growth.
We make it easy to run effective performance reviews with the right tools, templates, and manager support. Whether it’s giving feedback, documenting concerns, or keeping your review cycles on track, we help you handle it all with clarity and consistency.
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Provide easy-to-use templates for evaluations, 1:1s, and feedback conversations to create clarity and consistency.
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Offer guidance to managers on documenting performance issues, giving feedback, and navigating performance-related conversations.
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Coordinate and support the implementation of scheduled performance review cycles, including reminders and light facilitation.
Documentation & Process Support
Confident support for complex people moments.
We help you navigate sensitive employee situations—from conflict and feedback to terminations—with calm, clarity, and compliance. You’ll never have to guess how to handle the hard stuff.
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Written procedures that create consistency across key HR processes and approvals.
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Templates and tools to manage employee requests and communication.
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Role-aligned, inclusive job descriptions to support recruiting and team clarity.
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Legally sound, branded templates for new hire, promotion, and internal offer letters, etc.
HR Advisory
Trusted guidance for big people decisions.
We support founders and leaders through team growth, org design, and culture shifts—with clarity, experience, and a steady hand. You’ll never have to lead through complexity alone.
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Expert input on team design, role clarity, and headcount planning.
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Senior-level HR guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire.
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Perfect for founders and leaders navigating team growth, org design, and big people decisions who want a trusted source of advice on an as needed basis.
What’s Your Next Move?
Whether you’re ready to dive in or just getting your bearings, choose your next best step below. We’re here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and the right kind of support.
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Looking for HR expertise without the burden and cost of full-time? Let’s see how we can partner to move your business forward.
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The Modern HR Reset: What You Need to Know About People, Tech, and Growth
Outsourced HR. Smarter systems. AI without the overwhelm. This 30-minute power session is built for leaders ready to simplify people ops, strengthen compliance, and scale with confidence. Real tools, real clarit, plus live Q&A.
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The Truth About HR: Most Companies Get it Wrong
HR isn’t just policies and payroll—it’s your performance engine. In this fast, 30-minute session, we’ll unpack why most teams treat HR like admin—and how to shift toward a model that actually drives growth, culture, and alignment. It’s time to rethink how HR really works. Real talk, real solutions, with live Q&A to go deeper.
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The LEADᵀᴹ Advantage: Unlocking Leadership Growth & Execution
Leadership isn’t about control… it’s about clarity, action, and growth. In this free 30-minute session, we’ll break down the LEADᵀᴹ Framework and show you how to grow as a leader while building a team that can execute, evolve, and thrive. Fast, focused, and full of real-world insight, with live Q&A to go deeper.
Not seeing exactly what you need?
Beyond our ready-to-go options, we offer custom solutions for leaders and teams who want deeper support. Let’s talk—we’ll help you find the right fit for where you are and where you’re going.