Frequently Asked Questions

  • Vivaro HR provides fractional HR support for growing businesses that need structure, clarity, and compliance without the cost of a full-time HR hire. We help leaders build solid HR foundations, support managers, and reduce people-related risk.

  • We work with small to mid-sized businesses that are growing, scaling, or feeling the strain of “figuring HR out as they go.” Many of our clients don’t need a full HR department yet but they do need expert guidance.

  • Fractional HR means you get ongoing, hands-on HR expertise for a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house. We embed into your business, support leadership and managers, and adapt our involvement as your needs evolve.

  • We don’t just deliver documents and walk away. Vivaro HR focuses on practical implementation, manager support, and real-world decision-making. So HR actually works inside your business.

  • Yes. We help businesses navigate employment laws, policies, and best practices to reduce risk and increase confidence. While we don’t provide legal advice, we ensure your HR practices are aligned and defensible.

  • Absolutely. We create customized handbooks, policies, and frameworks that reflect your business. Not generic templates that sit on a shelf.

  • Vivaro HR offers flexible packages based on your business needs, goals, and stage of growth. Engagements may include HR audits, full HR build-outs, project-based work, hourly support, or ongoing retainers.

  • Both. Some clients start with a one-time audit or project, while others engage us for longer-term support. Retainers are typically structured depending on the level of partnership required.

  • Commitments vary by engagement type. Project-based and hourly work do not require long-term commitments, while retainers are designed for businesses seeking consistent, embedded HR support over time.

  • We start with a discovery and assessment phase to understand your business, risks, and priorities. From there, we create a clear HR roadmap and begin implementation.

  • Yes! Especially if you’re hiring your first employees, managing people for the first time, or want to avoid costly mistakes early on.

  • Most clients begin with a discovery conversation or HR audit. From there, we recommend the level of support that makes the most sense for your business now and as you grow.