Human Resources Consulting
Our HR consulting services focus on organizational
effectiveness while aligning people with business strategy.
Fractional Human Resources & People Consulting
Radical Ignition® provides tailored people consulting based on the needs of your organization. We step in as your Fractional HR partner. Whether you need seasoned executive-level support without the cost of a full-time hire, or project-based expertise to move key initiatives forward, we meet you where you are and accelerate your people strategy.
With decades of experience spanning tech startups, healthcare, education, financial services, non-profits, and beyond, we bring a proven ability to scale organizations, solve complex challenges, and strengthen cultures. Our work has touched more than six continents and countless industries, giving us a sharp understanding of both global dynamics and multi-state nuances.
Why Fractional HR?
Fractional HR allows organizations to access executive-level HR leadership on demand, exactly when and how you need it. Whether you are a scaling startup building your first people systems, a mid-size company navigating rapid growth or crisis, or a mature organization undergoing transformation, we bring the strategy, structure, and hands-on support to bridge the gap.
How We Work
We have advised Boards, partnered with Founders, first time CEOs, C-Suite leaders, and coached emerging managers. Our approach is scrappy strategic: we roll up our sleeves, listen deeply, and co-create solutions that are people-centered, practical, and tied to real business outcomes. From culture transformation to crisis navigation, from compliance frameworks to leadership development, we are experts in change and transition.
We can step in as:
- Fractional HR Executive: guiding strategy and execution at the leadership table
- Project Consultant: delivering high-impact initiatives with speed and precision
- Trusted Advisor: offering insight and thought partnership when you need a sounding board
When you are ready for HR leadership that scales with your business without the overhead, we are here to ignite what is possible.
How we add value:
- Fractional HR Leadership: Interim or part-time CPO, CHRO, VP of HR, or Director of HR to provide immediate executive-level expertise and leadership.
- Organizational Design and Change Management: Aligning structure, roles, and processes to business strategy, while guiding organizations through transformation and growth.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): Designing and implementing strategies that build inclusive cultures and drive equitable practices.
- Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy Development: Helping organizations clarify their purpose, align leadership, and cascade strategy into action.
- Succession Planning and Talent Strategy: Building strong leadership pipelines, future-proofing key roles, and aligning talent with long-term business goals.
- Culture and Employee Experience: Strengthening engagement, performance, and belonging at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
- Leadership and Team Development: Coaching executives, developing emerging leaders, and facilitating team alignment and effectiveness.
- Conflict Navigation and Communication Coaching: Equipping leaders and teams with tools to address conflict constructively and enhance communication.
- HR Systems, Processes, and Policies: Designing scalable infrastructure and processes that support compliance, efficiency, and growth.
- Workforce Planning and Analytics : Using data-driven insights to align talent needs with business priorities.
- Employee Relations and Risk Mitigation : Providing guidance in navigating sensitive issues, investigations, and compliance challenges.
- Onboarding and Employee Transitions: Crafting experiences that strengthen retention and ease organizational change.
If you need an interim HR solution, team development, or project support, we’ve got you covered with empathy, energy, and expertise.
Our consultant is a confidant you want by your side as a CEO. She is much more than a HR professional – she is a savvy business professional. She quickly jumped into and learned new industry and understood our key drivers for success.
Melanie takes her consulting and coaching to another level. I think every business and executive is looking for the next level in this hyper-competitive world, and Melanie delivers. She has genuinely invested herself in my business and my team, asked the hard questions, and provided constructive coaching.
