Strengthen Your Team. Keep Your Best People.

If you're a founder or HR manager in a growing Vermont business, you’re likely juggling hiring, team dynamics, and trying to create a workplace where people feel valued and want to stay.I partner with local teams to build people systems that work—without adding complexity or corporate fluff. From onboarding and manager support to retention and feedback, I help you create structure that eases your load and strengthens the foundation of your team.Because in small communities like ours, a strong workplace culture isn’t just good business—it’s how you take care of your people.


Services

Fractional HR Support
Ongoing strategic support for founder-led teams or HR teams of one
✔ Strategic guidance
✔ Execution power
✔ People-first structure

People & Performance Projects
Onboarding, feedback, and compensation systems
✔ Onboarding plans
✔ Performance reviews
✔ Manager toolkits

Retention-Focused Work
Build a culture people stay for
✔ Stay & exit interviews
✔ Role clarity & expectations
✔ New leader coaching


Work With Me
Whether you need steady partnership or help with a specific challenge, I offer practical, people-first support tailored to your size, pace, and goals.

Want to see an example of what we can build together? Check out an example Manager's Toolkit here.


Flexible, No-Pressure Pricing
Most clients start with a few hours a month or a short-term project. We’ll find a setup that fits your team—and your budget.


Let's Connect


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

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Engagement Options

Ongoing Support
Fractional HR partnership for 5–20 hours/month—ideal for consistent partnership & execution
Project-Based Support
Defined-scope initiatives like onboarding redesign, manager enablement, or retention strategy, with clear deliverables and timelines.
I understand the realities of small business budgets, and I’ll work with you to find a setup that aligns with your needs, capacity, and goals.


Let’s Talk About Your Team
Whether you’re managing people on your own or trying to build better systems, I’d love to hear what’s on your plate.


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call

About Amy

I’ve built my HR career inside large organizations like Ropes & Gray, Rapid7, and Forrester—where I learned what strong, scalable people practices really look like. Over the past several years, I’ve brought that foundation into smaller, fast-moving teams, helping businesses implement only what’s essential: practical systems that support people, reduce friction, and make work better.I’m not here to drop in a one-size-fits-all playbook. I meet you where you are and help you build what works for your team.

  • Big-picture experience, small-team focus: I bring tested people practices from larger organizations, adapted for small businesses that need clarity—not bureaucracy.

  • Manager-first mindset: I’ve coached over 100 managers and know what it takes to help leaders succeed at every level.

  • Steady and practical: I focus on structure, momentum, and making progress—without adding noise or complexity.

Rooted in Vermont: I understand the value of relationships, trust, and showing up for your people—because I live and work in the communities you serve.

You can find my full resume here.


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call

Retention-Focused Services

Build a workplace people want to stay in.
Turnover isn’t always about pay—often, it comes down to unclear expectations, inconsistent onboarding, and managers who are stretched thin. I help small teams strengthen the systems that keep people engaged: clearer roles, better feedback, and support for the people holding it all together.

Is this a fit?I work with Vermont-based companies across industries—tech, retail, nonprofit, trades, and more. Whether you have 15 employees or 80, I adapt my support to your team’s goals, pace, and size.You don’t need HR systems in place to get started. If you're managing people and want more structure, support, or space to lead—this is for you.


What I Can Help With

Ongoing Fractional HR Partnership
For teams that need steady, senior-level support without a full-time hire

  • Provide strategic HR guidance on a part-time, ongoing basis

  • Partner with founders or HR leads to prioritize and execute key people initiatives

  • Be a consistent, reliable presence for feedback, coaching, and execution

Retention-Focused HR Support
For growing businesses with or without internal HR support

  • Collaborate on onboarding flows, feedback systems, and role clarity

  • Build practical tools that set employees—and managers—up for success

  • Provide coaching, templates, and hands-on help to prevent burnout

Hiring, Onboarding + Manager Enablement
Make the early days count

  • Create clear, compelling job descriptions and interview questions

  • Offer templates & first 30/60/90 day onboarding plans

  • Manager toolkits: 1:1s, expectations, feedback scripts

  • Training and support for new or overwhelmed people leaders

Stay Longer Systems
Build the infrastructure that retains your best people

  • Performance review cycles and 360 feedback

  • Exit and stay interviews to spot patterns and take action

  • Small-scale compensation benchmarking and leveling


What It’s Like to Work Together
We’ll start with a short call to understand your goals, team structure, and challenges. From there, I’ll suggest a setup that fits your pace—whether that’s a few hours a month of steady support or a focused, short-term project.
I keep things clear and collaborative, offering regular check-ins, shared docs, and quick access for questions as they come up. No bloated tools or long onboarding—just practical help, right when you need it.Want to see an example of what we can build together? Check out an example Manager's toolkit here.


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call

Fractional HR Services

Whether you’re a founder juggling people issues on top of everything else—or an HR manager handling it all on your own—I provide steady, senior-level support to help you build the structure your team needs to thrive. From strategy to execution, I’m here to lighten the load and strengthen your people systems.

Is this a fit?I work with Vermont-based companies across industries—tech, retail, nonprofit, trades, and more. Whether you have 15 employees or 80, I adapt my support to your team’s goals, pace, and size.You don’t need HR systems in place to get started. If you're managing people and want more structure, support, or space to lead—this is for you.


What I Can Help With

Support for HR Teams of One
For companies with a solo HR manager or admin who needs backup

  • Help multiply execution on performance, onboarding, or compliance projects

  • Provide resources, templates, and support to ease decision fatigue

  • Offer judgment-free guidance for tough people issues

Ongoing Fractional HR Partnership
For teams that need steady, senior-level support without a full-time hire

  • Provide strategic HR guidance on a part-time, ongoing basis

  • Partner with founders or HR leads to prioritize and execute key people initiatives

  • Be a consistent, reliable presence for feedback, coaching, and execution

Hiring & Onboarding Systems
Structure to set new hires—and teams—up for success

  • Create clear, compelling job descriptions and interview questions

  • Offer templates & first 30/60/90-day onboarding plans

  • Optional: new hire check-ins to improve retention and early support

Performance & Retention
Ongoing support for teams, with feedback to help them grow

  • Lightweight performance reviews and 360s

  • Stay interviews, engagement feedback, and exit planning

  • Exit interviews conducted by a neutral third party


What It’s Like to Work Together
We’ll start with a short call to understand your goals, team structure, and challenges. From there, I’ll suggest a setup that fits your pace—whether that’s a few hours a month of steady support or a focused, short-term project.
I keep things clear and collaborative, offering regular check-ins, shared docs, and quick access for questions as they come up. No bloated tools or long onboarding—just practical help, right when you need it.Want to see an example of what we can build together? Check out an example Manager's toolkit here.


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call

People & Performance Projects

Right-sized tools and support to help your team work better—without the bloat.Whether you’re trying to improve retention, develop your managers, or bring more consistency to hiring and feedback, I offer project-based support to help you build what your team actually needs.No complicated platforms, overbuilt systems, or jargon-heavy frameworks—just practical, people-first solutions that work for your size and stage.

What I Can Help With:

  • Onboarding Design: 30/60/90-day plans, role clarity guides, and new hire check-ins that set people up to succeed.

  • Manager Toolkits: Templates, guides, and coaching for 1:1s, feedback, team meetings, and leading with clarity.

  • Performance Reviews & Feedback Systems: Lightweight review cycles and 360s that spark better conversations—not just paperwork.

  • Retention & Exit Insights: Stay interviews and exit interviews to surface patterns, flag risks, and help you respond.

  • Compensation Reviews (Small-Scale): Role-level benchmarking and structure for small teams ready to align pay with growth.


Project Snapshot
These are custom-scoped based on your team’s goals, capacity, and timing. Most projects are completed in 2–6 weeks with clear deliverables and follow-up support.
Want to see an example of what we can build together? Check out an example Manager's toolkit here.


What It’s Like to Work Together
We’ll start with a short call to understand your goals, team structure, and challenges. From there, I’ll suggest a setup that fits your pace—whether that’s a few hours a month of steady support or a focused, short-term project.
I keep things clear and collaborative, offering regular check-ins, shared docs, and quick access for questions as they come up. No bloated tools or long onboarding—just practical help, right when you need it.

Let’s build what’s next—together.


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call

Contact Me

Let’s build what’s next—together.

Quick Contact


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call

Preview: Manager Toolkit

A quick look at one of the resources I build for clients—simple, customizable, and built for real-world use. The Manager’s Toolkit includes clear role expectations, easy goal-setting templates, and guidance on coaching and feedback.Whether you have one manager or ten, this gives them the structure they need to lead well—without adding layers of process you don’t have time for.

Frequently Asked Questions
What’s actually in the toolkit?
A curated set of ready-to-use templates for goal setting, 1:1s, feedback, and manager responsibilities. Everything is lightweight, editable, and designed for small teams.
How much time does it take to use?
Most tools take 10–15 minutes a week. They’re built to save time by giving managers just enough structure—without the overwhelm.
Is this just for new managers?
Nope. It works for any manager who needs more clarity or rhythm in their role—whether they’re brand new or juggling multiple responsibilities.
Can I customize it for my team?
Yes! I’ll help tailor it to reflect your business values and workflow. You can use it as-is or make it your own.
Do you help get this up and running?
Yes. I offer a quick setup and can walk you or your managers through how to use it. No extra systems or HR software required.
What if I don’t have a formal HR person?
That’s exactly who this is for. The toolkit is designed to work without a full HR team—just real people doing their best to lead well.


Amy Smith
Fractional HR Support | Vermont
📧 [email protected]
📞 802-236-4798
LinkedIn

Need an extra set of hands—or just want to talk it through?
👉 Book a free intro call