HR services for clients

The “Era of HR” is here. Let’s make some history.

During the last few years, organizations are beginning to understand and value talent in a new way. As a result, HR teams are busy— with a capital “B.” From employee engagement initiatives and new HR technologies to DEI and compliance, there’s never a dull moment. And it’s no secret why: HR is leading a historical change in the workplace by putting people first.

Being a history maker is hard work, but it’s worth it. And whenever you need help, Salo’s senior HR consultants are ready to help you keep the revolution moving forward.

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We know HR

Salo is a talent firm that matches senior HR consultants with organizations that need their help. Unlike companies that treat HR staffing or HR recruiting like any business function, Salo specializes in HR.

Our nationwide HR team is full of career HR professionals—many of whom used to be corporate HR leaders. They have human resources talent management down to a science.

When should you call Salo? The possibilities are endless.

Our Salo Expert™ service is human resources consulting at its best. No matter what you’re looking for, we have experienced consultants that can get the job done. We’ll help you customize an engagement to your needs, whether you:

Want a full-time, on-site leader or a fractional advisor for a few hours a week
Are looking for C-level leader, an HR generalist, or a specialist in a specific area of HR
Need extra hands when things get busy—such as open enrollment or a big tech implementation

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Most requested skills

We have experts in all areas of HR. There’s not enough room to list all the skills our clients ask for, but these are some of the most popular requests:

HR strategy
HR project management
Change management
HR systems/technology
Talent acquisition/recruiting
Compensation

Benefits
Talent management
Training, learning, and development
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
HR communications
Acquisition integration

How a Salo engagement works: All the details

Clients say our relationship-based process is the reason we’re the best HR consulting firm in the country. The process—perfected over 20 years—is designed to match client organizations with the right talent experts. We eliminate the risks associated with hiring a consultant, by following four key steps:

1. Connect:

Get to know you and your current challenge. Decide together if Salo is the right fit for your short-term need. (Not the right fit now? Skip to #4 “Coach.”)

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2. Care:

Define and design your ideal next step by combining your goals and preferences with Salo’s insights and market context.

3. Collaborate:

Connect clients and individuals based on goals, skills, culture, and personalities. We take care of all the engagement logistics and set everyone up for success.

4. Coach:

Provide advice, ideas, and encouragement during a Salo engagement and beyond. We’ll keep in touch and help you achieve your long-term goals—re-connecting with you over time.

Success stories: It’s all possible

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Leading an HRIS project from RFP to implementation

A Salo consultant successfully guided a packaged goods company through their entire HRIS project.

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Building trust while building a training program

When an HR expert built a training plan, building trust was critical.

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An HR consultant makes an impact … everywhere!

People strategy, the intranet, culture, and more—a Salo HR expert did it all.

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Meet some of our HR consultants

Here are a few of the consultants that work with us. Learn about their skills and experience.

Nikki Broderick

Have a HR tech implementation challenge? Time to call Nikki.

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Stephanie Schmit

Stephanie specializes in helping small HR teams evolve—when she’s not traveling the world.

Read about Stephanie

Jen Gradient

After almost 20 years of working in HR in the healthcare industry, Jen needed a change. She took a chance and got a rewarding career.

Read about Jen

Salo’s guide to People-First workplaces

People-First work isn’t a trend or an anomaly. It’s here to stay. And the best part is: it’s good for all of us. It leads to better business outcomes, better work-life balance, and more fulfilling careers.

Check out this guide to learn about the 9 factors it takes to make your organization a “People-First workplace.”

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