Fractional HR for Startups and Small Businesses
Get modern HR, outsourced senior HR professionals for fraction of the cost
Ready to remove the guesswork from HR?
Let’s transform your business to the next level
Trusted by Leading Canadian Companies
We Give you Everything you Need to Build a Successful and Productive Business
➟ Senior HR leadership, we become part of your team
➟ Progressive HR strategies
➟ Proven HR processes, systems, policies
➟ Align HR with your growth goals
At 60% less than the cost of a full-time senior HR Leader
Services
Choose the right HR service for your business
Fractional HR Partner
For businesses with 10-70 people. Outsourced senior HR leadership. We become part of your team. Proactive HR leader service that fits your budget.
HR Advisor
For businesses with < 9 people. On-demand expert advice & consulting for people challenges and more.
Develop Employee Handbook
A custom, compliant, and practical handbook built for your team.
You're growing fast but HR hasn't caught up.
You're hiring. You're onboarding.
You're navigating performance issues, team dynamics, and compliance questions.
But there's no structure and it's all taking too much time.
Identify gaps, reduce risk, and get actionable insights
We give you a fractional HR partner to help you:
Lead your HR strategy and systems
Strategic planning and implementation that aligns with your growth goals
90-Day HR foundations
Build systems and processes that grow with your team
Stay compliant
Navigate Canadian employment law with confidence
Align hiring, retention, and culture
to your growth stage
Monthly subscription
Flat monthly rate in exchange for consistent time with a dedicated senior HR expert.
60% less cost
than what you would pay for a full-time HR Leader.
60%
Cost savings vs full-time HR
10+
Years of HR expertise
100%
Canadian compliance focused
1hr/week
Your time investment
What Growing Companies Say About AskHR
"AskHR helped us hire smarter, lead better, and stay compliant as we scaled."
CEO
Marketing Agency
"Excellent experience with AskHR’s fractional HR. We gained a dedicated HR partner, the support has been extremely helpful for my company's growth"
CEO
Professional Services, CPG
Trusted by Canadian Companies Across Industries
Startups
Tech & Others
Healthcare
Growing Practices
Professional
Services
All Professional Services
Small and Medium
Business
Expanding Locations
How outsourced fractional HR consulting help your company grow?
You didn’t start your business to become an HR professional - delegate HR.
AskHR’s outsourced fractional HR gives leaders access to a senior HR professional on a part-time, predictable cost basis who can assist with creating progressive HR strategies, setup proven HR processes and systems, manage people operations, and address HR related concerns.
With our senior HR support, you can establish a strong HR foundation that supports your culture & values, attracts & retains top talent and build a successful & productive business. It only takes about 1 hour of your time per week, we handle the rest. No new person every time you need us.
We help businesses navigate the complexity of HR in Canada. Don’t let lack of HR support or budget slow your growth — let us help you move forward!
⚡ You save 60% compared to hiring a full-time HR Manager
Ready to learn more?
You can book a call or send us a message. We’d be happy to explore how we can help.
➯ We build and execute your HR roadmap
We don't just plan — we implement. From audits to action plans, we lead the rollout of every initiative, policy, and process.
➯ You get a dedicated senior HR leader
We act as your Chief HR Officer or Head of People on a fractional part-time basis, attending leadership meetings, advising managers, and owning HR outcomes.
➯ We keep your team legally compliant
We ensure your policies and practices align with Canadian employment law — across provinces.
➯ We solve real-time people challenges
Whether it's hiring, performance, compliance, or conflict, we bring calm, expert guidance with practical solutions.
➯ You stay focused on the business
We lead HR so you don't have to. With just ~1 hour/week of your time, we keep momentum moving and decisions aligned.
➯ We support your growth with structure
As you scale, we help ensure your people systems don't break. Think: onboarding, retention frameworks and org des
Who We Work With
We support Canadian companies up to 60 people who are:
👉🏼 Growing fast and hitting HR roadblocks
👉🏼 Hiring but need structure and support
👉🏼 Building compliant workplaces
👉🏼 Not ready to hire full-time HR — but need senior-level support
Ready to learn more? Let's talk fractional.
Wondering What it’s like to work with AskHR?
Start with our Free HR Readiness & Risk Assessment and see exactly how we help companies get HR right. You’ll discover gaps, uncover risks, and get clear, actionable next steps.
This is your chance to experience our approach firsthand — but it’s only available for a limited time.
OR speak with an HR professional:
Frequently Asked Questions
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A senior HR leader on your team, part-time, providing the same expertise and capacity as a full-time HR hire, at a fraction of the cost and time.
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All our consultants are certified senior HR professionals with university degrees in HR, have HR designations (Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), and bring more than 10 years of experience supporting growing teams across Canada.
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Traditional HR consultants work on a project basis — they give recommendations, complete the project, and leave. AskHR provides ongoing HR leadership, we serve as your fractional HR Partner (Chief HR Officer), leading your HR function, managing strategy and day-to-day operations, not just one-off projects or hiring.
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For fractional service, we focus on startups and small-medium businesses in Canada, typically with 10-60 people. For HR Advisor and employee handbook service, companies of all sizes.
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No, AskHR currently works with companies based in Canada. Startups and small-medium businesses up to 60 people.
Delegate HR to an expert - focus on your business.
You don't need more tools. You need a real partner.