OUR SOLUTIONS
A FULL TIME HIRE COSTS SIX FIGURES. Most companies our size need a fraction of that person's time.
From everyday HR needs to complex workplace challenges, we provide practical expertise that meets your organization where it is - and grows with you.
Explore Our Solutions ↓
Founder still doing HR after hours? Handbook untouched in three years? Start here.
WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH?
You don’t need to know which HR service you need. Start with the challenge, and we’ll help you find the right solution.
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I need to get our HR house in order.
BUILD
Policies, processes, compliance, organizational structure, and HR strategy that create a stronger foundation for growth.
02
I need to find and onboard the right people.
HIRE
Recruiting, selection, interviewing, and onboarding that helps you bring in the right people and set them up for success.
03
I want stronger managers and a better employee experience.
DEVELOP
Leadership development, coaching, training, engagement, and team culture that help people and organizations perform at their best.
04
I need to know if we’re paying people fairly.
COMPENSATE
Market-informed salary analysis and compensation guidance that helps you attract talent, retain employees, and make confident pay decisions.
05
I have an HR problem that needs attention.
RESOLVE
Practical guidance for employee relations, investigations, compliance, performance issues, and other sensitive workplace situations.
Get the HR expertise.
Skip the HR overhead.
FRACTIONAL HR
Growing businesses need experienced HR support long before they’re ready to build a full in-house HR team.
HR Happens gives you access to experienced HR professionals when you need them - without the cost and commitment of adding multiple full-time positions.
$54,241
HR Assistant
$81,451
HR Specialist / Generalist
$138,247
HR Manager / Director
WHAT IN-HOUSE HR COSTS
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Vermont statewide median annual wage data (aged for September 2026).
HR HAPPENS HOURLY RATES
$170/hr — HR Manager
$240/hr — Consultant
$300/hr — Senior Consultant/Principal
Compensation shouldn’t
be a guessing game.
SALARY BENCHMARKING
Knowing what to pay is one of the most important, and difficult, people decisions a growing organization makes.
HR Happens provides market-informed salary analysis and benchmarking to help you make compensation decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
BETTER DATA. BETTER PAY DECISIONS.
RECRUIT COMPETITIVELY.
Understand how your pay compares with the market.
RETAIN GREAT PEOPLE.
Identify compensation gaps before they become retention problems.
SUPPORT PAY EQUITY.
Build more consistent and defensible compensation practices.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE.
Use market data to inform budgets, raises, and future hiring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. Vermont nonprofits make up a significant part of our client base, and we understand the particular HR challenges nonprofits face: lean budgets, small or nonexistent HR teams, board and funder considerations, and the need to be compliant without a lot of administrative overhead. Our support is built to work within those constraints, not around them.
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We're based in Burlington, Vermont, and Vermont organizations are a core part of who we serve, but our work extends beyond the state, including organizations with multi-state or international operations. Location isn't a barrier to working with us; most of our engagements are supported remotely.
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The best first step is a conversation about where your organization is today and what kind of HR support would actually move the needle, whether that's a single project, an ongoing fractional relationship, or something in between. From there, we scope an engagement that fits your organization and budget.
Tell us what’s happening.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of HR support you need. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you figure out the right next step.