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People Systems

Hands-on support for the people projects you know matter, but haven’t had the time or capacity to get to.

Perfect for startups, nonprofits, and agencies that need a little extra people expertise without hiring a full-time HR person.

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People systems made simple

You’re busy, which means sometimes the people stuff falls a little… behind.

And eventually, you start noticing things like:

→ Expectations aren’t clear

→ Managers are drained

→ Retention is low

→ Important feedback goes unsaid

→ New hires take a long time to ramp up

These things might seem small, but over time, they shape how people experience work, how well they perform, and whether they want to stay.

I’ve spent more than a decade working inside growing companies, both on the front lines and in strategic HR roles. I know how to take something that is undefined, outdated, or half-built and turn it into something clear, useful, and highly usable.

Areas I can help

✔ Career growth and career pathing

✔ Employee onboarding

✔ Performance and feedback processes

✔ Role clarity and expectations

✔ Employee handbooks and people policies

✔ Compensation philosophy and frameworks

✔ Values and culture projects

✔ Manager tools and resources

Have a people project that isn’t on this list? Ask me.

Need an extra set of hands?

If there’s a people project sitting on your list that you keep meaning to get to, let’s talk.

What others are saying

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“Amber is a ninja when it comes to driving clarity across the organization through strong leadership. There is a secret sauce that makes it work and Amber helps you see the opportunity through the noise and that’s hugely valuable for a fast growing, scaling company. I highly recommend working with Amber.”

— Linda Biggs, Co-founder & CEO, GetJoni