Hire an HR Generalist
Pre-screened fractional HR Generalists matched to your team in as little as 3 days. No recruiter fees, no full-time overhead.
When to hire a Fractional HR Generalist
You don't need a full-time HR Generalist on day one, but there are clear signals that people operations is becoming a bottleneck. Here are the pain points that tell you it's time to bring one in.
Compliance Is Slipping
You're missing I-9s, skipping required trainings, or operating without an employee handbook. One audit or complaint could be costly, and you need someone who knows employment law to close the gaps fast.
Managers Are Doing HR's Job
Your engineering leads and ops managers are spending hours on offer letters, PIP documentation, and onboarding logistics instead of their actual work. That's a sign HR needs its own owner.
Hiring Is Chaotic
You're scaling headcount but have no consistent process for job descriptions, offer approvals, or new hire onboarding. A fractional HR Generalist can build and run that infrastructure immediately.
The benefits of hiring a Fractional HR Generalist
Access experienced HR Generalists on a flexible retainer, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.
Cost Efficiency
Get hands-on HR expertise covering compliance, recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations at a fraction of the cost of a salaried HR hire with benefits and equity.
Speed to Hire
Our AI-powered matching and pre-screened operator network means you can have a qualified HR Generalist ready to start in as little as 3 days, not 6 to 8 weeks.
Pre-Screened Expertise
Every HR Generalist in our network is pre-screened by veteran executive recruiters on track record, references, and hands-on experience across the full HR function.
How to hire a Fractional HR Generalist
No more juggling job boards and sorting through pools of unqualified applicants. Hiring a Fractional HR Generalist is easy with Go Fractional.
Discovery Call
Book a free 20-minute discovery call with one of our executive recruiters to review your goals, needs, and team dynamics.
Meet Experts
Within days, we'll introduce you to a short-list of pre-screened Fractional HR Generalist candidates to interview, each pre-screened by veteran executive recruiters before you meet them. Our match success rate is 98%.
Start Work
Finalize contract details with Go Fractional and get working within less than a week of your discovery call.
Engagements that fit how you work
Every Go Fractional engagement is structured for senior leadership without full-time overhead. Start fractional, scale up, or convert to full-time when you’re ready.
Fractional HR Generalist
- Senior leadership on a part-time schedule
- Monthly retainer, no recruiting fees
- Scale hours up or down as needs change
Contract-to-Hire
Trial a Fractional HR Generalist on a fractional engagement before converting them to a full-time hire.
Fractional vs full-time vs agency
Three ways to get HR Generalist leadership, and where each one wins.
| Factor | Fractional HR Generalist | Full-Time HR Generalist | HR Staffing Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Start | ~3 days | 6 to 10 weeks | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Cost Structure | Monthly retainer, no overhead | Salary + benefits + equity | Markup on hourly or placement fee |
| Commitment | Flexible, cancel or scale anytime | Long-term employment contract | Project or temp assignment |
| Best For | Ongoing HR ops without a full headcount | Stable, high-volume people function |
We’ve helped hundreds of organizations Go Fractional
Twelve years: the average experience across a network of handpicked executives ready to make an impact on day one.
“Partnering with Go Fractional allowed Enertiv to bring on our fractional Head of Talent, streamlining the recruitment process - saving us time and cost. They implemented a state-of-the-art ATS, developed customized interview kits and scorecards, and reduced the time-to-fill our roles. This swift process successfully placed top-tier talent, including a Solutions Engineer, a Growth Marketer, and an Onboarding Manager. If you’re a business looking to scale rapidly with elite talent - I strongly recommend you check out Go Fractional.”
Frequently asked questions
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