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HR that keeps you moving.

You’re growing fast. Headcount is ticking up. Investors want structured processes. Your team is distributed. Compliance is no longer simple. You need help.

Do HR Better provides strategic, fractional HR leadership so people-related work accelerates your growth instead of slowing it down. With expert support that scales with your business stage, you get the right HR foundation, systems, and insights to make confident decisions and stay focused on what drives value.

You have questions. I have answers.

How can we build a people strategy aligned to our business plan for next 12 months?

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What performance management framework fits our stage and culture?

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How can I hire international talent?

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How do we structure compensation bands to support growth?

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How do we operationalize remote employment law differences across states or countries?

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How can HR data help us forecast hiring needs and improve retention?

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What's the latest on H1B visa compliance?

How can we build a people strategy aligned to our business plan for next 12 months? 〰️ What performance management framework fits our stage and culture? 〰️ How can I hire international talent? 〰️ How do we structure compensation bands to support growth? 〰️ How do we operationalize remote employment law differences across states or countries? 〰️ How can HR data help us forecast hiring needs and improve retention? 〰️ What's the latest on H1B visa compliance?

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Why scaleups and SMBs can't afford to ignore HR.

Founders and leaders at scaling companies face HR challenges that evolve quickly: compliance becomes more complex, talent expectations shift, and the need for repeatable people systems becomes mission-critical. You don’t just need HR help, you need strategic HR capability that grows with your business.

Do HR Better partners with growing companies to design and operate HR strategies that work across jurisdictions, cultures, and growth stages, without the overhead of a full-time hire.

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    People Strategy

    Growth introduces structural questions that early teams never had to answer. We help you design org models, role clarity, and leadership frameworks that support scale, including distributed and international teams. The goal is alignment between business strategy, headcount planning, and execution, whether your workforce is local, remote, or global.

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    Workforce Planning

    Leveling

    Job Description Audit and Review

    Scaleable Org Structure

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    Talent Acquisition

    Scaling talent across regions requires more than filling roles. We build hiring and onboarding systems that work across markets, align with local labor realities, and remain consistent with your company values. From recruiting workflows to global-ready people operations, we help you create repeatable systems that support quality growth.

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    ATS, HRIS and PEO Selection

    Payroll and Benefits

    Onboarding and Offboarding

    Employment Agreements

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    Compliance & Risk

    As headcount grows, legal and regulatory risk increases. From handbook development to audit preparation and policy frameworks, we make sure your practices keep pace with your growth goals and protect your business from unnecessary exposure. The focus is practical risk reduction without slowing growth.

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    EOR Selection and Implementation

    Regulatory Compliance

    Policy Development

    Audit Preparation

    Employee Handbook

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    Culture Building

    Culture should not be an afterthought. It’s a competitive advantage in talent markets and critical once you grow beyond one team, one office, or one location. We help you articulate your culture, design performance management systems, embed meaningful feedback loops, and scale engagement practices that reduce turnover and improve outcomes..

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    Culture Assessment

    Performance Management/Reviews

    Inter-company communication

    Employee engagement surveys

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Not every organization needs a full-time HR team, but everyone deserves to get HR right.

Adaptive HR for every growth stage.

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At Do HR Better, we offer full-service HR consulting and fractional CHRO expertise tailored for startups and small businesses. Our mission is to help you manage your most valuable asset—your people—by navigating HR regulations, optimizing processes, and fostering a positive work environment.

We meet you and your team where you are, providing the HR expertise you need without the overhead of a full-time team. From seed stage to Series A and beyond, leverage fractional HR to safeguard your compliance journey and focus on scaling your vision.

  • Tailored Support: Customized HR strategies that fit your unique needs and growth stage, ensuring you stay compliant and efficient.

  • Expert Guidance: Professional advice on navigating complex HR regulations and employment laws, so you avoid costly mistakes.

  • Flexible Solutions: Scalable HR support that grows with your startup, providing the right level of service at every stage of your journey.

  • Peace of Mind: Confidence that your HR practices are robust and investor-ready, instilling confidence in potential backers.

“Lauren’s guidance has been pragmatic, expert, and immediately beneficial for building our business.”

- Rebekah monson, cofounder and coo of letterhead