People Operations Partnership & Operational Support
Structured, HR-informed partnership to keep your people operations organized, aligned, and scalable as your business grows.
ClearPath provides thoughtful, dependable People Operations support designed for founders and leaders who want clarity, consistency, and professional coordination — without hiring a full-time HR leader.
I work as your external People Ops partner, bringing 20+ years of HR experience, deep compliance expertise, and organized workflows to your most important people processes — so you can focus on leading with confidence.
Partnerships are capacity-based, scoped to your needs, and delivered through defined quarterly engagements. Detailed investment information is shared after submitting an inquiry.
Our Partnership Levels
ClearPath offers three levels of People Ops partnership — each designed for a different stage of operational complexity. Choose the level that fits where your team is today. As your needs evolve, your partnership can too.
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What It Is:
Dependable, organized People Ops partnership focused on keeping your essential people processes running smoothly — so you're not managing HR details on top of everything else.
Best For:
Founders or leaders who are handling core HR tasks themselves and need a reliable, HR-informed partner to take consistent ownership of those processes.
Support Includes:
Benefits administration coordination
New hire onboarding and contractor documentation
Leave of absence coordination — FMLA, state programs, and ADA accommodation support
Employee file organization and documentation maintenance
HR inbox and internal communication workflows
What You Gain:
Consistent execution of your essential people processes — handled with care, organized well, and off your plate. You make the decisions. I make sure they're documented and followed through.
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What It Is:
A structured partnership focused on building the people operations foundation your team needs — organized systems, clear processes, and consistent workflows that your business can actually rely on.
Best For:
Teams whose people processes have grown faster than their structure. If HR feels scattered, inconsistent, or reactive, this is where the reset begins.
Support Includes:
Benefits administration and open enrollment coordination
Leave of absence management — FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and state-specific programs
ADA accommodation coordination and interactive process support
Workers' compensation coordination and return-to-work planning
Multi-state compliance coordination — with particular depth in California employment law
Wellness program support
SOP creation and workflow organization
Internal collaboration and communication refinement
What You Gain:
A people operations foundation that works — processes documented, systems organized, and a structure in place that your team can rely on. We build it together, based on how your organization actually operates. You lead; I build and maintain the structure around your decisions.
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What It Is:
Consistent, high-involvement People Ops partnership that keeps your people processes organized, aligned, and moving forward — month after month, as your team grows.
Best For:
Growing teams that need a reliable, embedded People Ops partner to manage operational complexity and maintain continuity as the organization evolves.
Support Includes:
Ongoing benefits administration, leave management, and workers' compensation coordination
ADA accommodation coordination and ongoing interactive process support
Multi-state employment law compliance — ongoing monitoring and coordination, particularly California
HR documentation oversight and maintenance
Internal communication and task coordination
Wellness and engagement workflows
Reinforcement of People Ops systems and processes
Structured monthly alignment conversations and operational planning
What You Gain:
A steady People Ops partner embedded in your operations — proactively coordinating, flagging what needs attention, and ensuring your people processes keep pace with your growth. You focus on leading your team. I focus on making sure the operational foundation beneath them is solid.
No Ready For A Retainer Yet?
Not every team is at the stage where ongoing partnership makes sense. If you're earlier in that decision — or just want to get a clear picture of where your people operations stand before committing to anything — ClearPath offers two project-based options designed for exactly that.
Each is fixed-scope, fixed-fee, and complete in itself. No retainer required.
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What It Is:
A focused engagement that takes your new hire process from informal to structured — giving every new team member a consistent first experience and giving you a repeatable system you can rely on.
Best For:
Best for founders who are actively hiring and realize their onboarding process depends on whoever has bandwidth that week.
Support Includes:
A documented new hire onboarding checklist tailored to your organization — covering pre-boarding, Day 1, and the first 30 days
A benefits enrollment workflow — what needs to happen, in what order, and by when
A new hire documentation checklist covering all essential paperwork
An employee file setup template so every hire has a complete, organized record from day one
A simple manager guide outlining their role in the onboarding process
One round of revisions based on your feedback
A 45-minute handoff call to walk through everything and answer questions
Does Not Include:
HR software implementation, recruiting support, ongoing administration after handoff, or legal review of offer letters or employment agreements.
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What It Is:
A structured, outside-eyes assessment of where your people operations stand today — and a clear, prioritized roadmap for what to address first.
Best For:
Best for leaders who know something in their people operations needs attention but aren't sure where to start.
Support Includes:
A structured intake questionnaire completed before we begin
Review of your current state across onboarding, benefits administration, leave processes, workers' compensation readiness, documentation practices, and internal communication workflows
A written findings summary identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and missing processes
A prioritized action plan organized by urgency and impact
A 60-minute debrief call to walk through findings and discuss next steps
Does Not Include:
Implementation of any kind, legal or compliance review, or ongoing support beyond the debrief call.
Both packages are designed to deliver real, standalone value — and both naturally surface what ongoing support could look like if you decide to continue. There's no obligation to do so.
To inquire about either package, use the inquiry form and note your interest in the project option.
Where ClearPath Specializes
While ClearPath supports the full range of People Operations needs, our deepest expertise sits in three areas that growing teams consistently underestimate:
Leave of Absence Programs — FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, PFL, and state-specific programs administered accurately and compassionately from intake through return to work.
ADA Accommodations — Interactive process coordination, medical documentation management, and compliant accommodation implementation that protects both your employees and your organization.
Multi-State Employment Law — Particularly California, where employment regulations are among the most complex in the country. If your team is distributed across states, this expertise matters.
These aren't add-ons. They're the foundation of what ClearPath does best.
Investment Overview
ClearPath partnerships are structured as monthly retainers based on defined capacity and your team's stage of growth. These engagements are designed for teams that value consistency, clarity, and predictable execution.
Retainer hours are allocated monthly and do not roll over. Unused hours expire at the end of each billing period. This keeps capacity predictable for both of us and ensures each month begins with focused, fresh support.
Detailed investment information is shared after submitting an inquiry — prior to scheduling your discovery call. This gives you the opportunity to review partnership options in advance and come to the conversation informed and prepared.
How Partnership Works
90-Day Initial Term
Each engagement begins with a 3-month initial term — allowing time for onboarding, alignment, and meaningful operational progress.
Structured Renewal
After the initial term, partnerships renew in 90-day cycles. This predictable rhythm supports continuity and consistent forward momentum.
Defined Scope & Capacity
Each partnership reflects a set number of monthly hours focused on your People Ops priorities, delivered within that defined capacity.
Monthly Hours & Unused Capacity
Retainer hours are allocated monthly and do not roll over. Unused hours expire at the end of each billing period. Your retainer represents reserved capacity — dedicated time set aside for your partnership — and that reservation has value regardless of how many hours are actively used in a given month. If a month is trending toward underutilized capacity, I'll communicate proactively so we can make the most of the time available. If a month requires more than your retainer covers, additional hours may be available at your standard rate — always discussed and agreed upon before any additional work begins.
Notice Period
If either party chooses to conclude the partnership, 30 days' written notice is required prior to the end of the current term to ensure a smooth and organized transition.
Evolving Needs
As your team grows and operational complexity increases, partnership capacity and scope can adapt to match your support needs at the start of any new 90-day term.
What’s Outside Scope
ClearPath focuses exclusively on People Operations — because that focus is what makes the partnership valuable. The following are outside scope for all retainer engagements:
Legal drafting, legal advisory, or legal review — ClearPath brings deep HR compliance knowledge to every engagement, but formal legal counsel always remains with your legal team.
HR strategy ownership or policy creation — I inform and support; you lead and decide
Bookkeeping, accounting, payroll processing, or tax support
Marketing, social media, or brand management
Sales, lead generation, or business development
Personal errands or non-business administrative tasks
Large-scale non-HR project or launch management
Full software implementation or technology migrations
Crisis response or emergency same-day work
Maintaining this scope ensures that every hour of your partnership is focused on what ClearPath is actually built to do — and that you always know exactly what to expect.
Not Sure Which Level Fits?
Here's a simple way to think about it:
Core Coordination — You need reliable, consistent execution of essential people processes
Operational Reset — Your systems feel scattered and you need structure built from the ground up
Embedded Partnership — You need consistent, ongoing People Ops involvement as your team grows month over month
Not sure if ClearPath is the right fit at all? If your team is navigating leave program complexity, multi-state compliance, ADA accommodations, or benefits administration without dedicated HR support, there's a good chance we should talk.
After you submit your inquiry form:
You'll receive a link to schedule your free discovery call
Once your call is booked, you'll receive the ClearPath Service & Investment Guide
You can review partnership levels and pricing before our call — so you come prepared and confident
Ready to Bring Clarity & Calm to Your People Operations?
Whether you're ready for ongoing partnership or just want to start with a project, the inquiry form is the right first step.
Submit an inquiry to begin. You'll receive the ClearPath Service & Investment Guide — including detailed investment options for all partnership levels and both project packages — before scheduling your discovery call. Come to the conversation prepared, informed, and confident.