Fractional People Ops
Renee Danna

Clarity.
Impact.
People Ops
that scales.

Fractional People Ops that creates clarity and drives impact for seed through Series B companies.

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Services

Two areas.
One partner.

Built for seed through Series B companies — I work across two interconnected layers, building the structural foundation your company needs, then designing the people experience that makes it perform.

Area 01 — Structure

Build the Foundation

Remove ambiguity and legal risk so you can scale with total confidence.

  • The Structural DiagnosticA deep-dive audit of your HR tech, compliance posture, and policies—identifying gaps before they become liability.
  • Compliance GuardrailsHandbook creation, state-specific legal setup, and risk mitigation tailored to your headcount and growth stage.
  • Infrastructure Tech StackImplementation and optimization of modern, scalable tools—HRIS, payroll, ATS—so your ops run without duct tape.
  • Transparency DesignClear documentation of expectations, resources, and "how we work" guidelines that new hires can actually use.
Area 02 — Performance

Design the Experience

Create a high-performance environment where people know exactly how to succeed.

  • The Journey MappingAn intentional first-90-day onboarding experience that converts new hires into contributors—fast.
  • Communication ArchitectureCadence design for feedback loops and internal transparency so alignment isn't an accident.
  • Manager EnablementTraining leads to be coaches who drive impact without friction—turning managers into multipliers.
  • Performance EngineeringMoving from annual reviews to real-time impact measurement. Accountability without bureaucracy.
My Approach

How I show up.

Four principles that shape every engagement — from the first diagnostic to the final handoff.

01

Clarity over Complexity

Corporate-speak gets replaced with transparent, human resources. If your team can't find the answer in under two minutes, the system is broken.

02

Intentionality over Activity

Every process I build has a reason for existing. I move with purpose, using tools that evolve with your company — not ones that create busywork.

03

Accountability over Checkboxes

Compliance isn't the goal — it's the floor. I focus on the real impact of how your people work and grow together.

04

Values in Action

Your culture gets built on how you actually act, thrive, and even fail. Values aren't a wall poster. They're the architecture.

 Recognition 

"She consistently challenges convention and has redefined what it means to truly think outside the box. A true partner — someone who listens deeply, asks the tough questions, and provides thoughtful feedback when it matters most."

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Working Together

Choose your engagement.

Three ways to work together — from a focused project sprint to a fully embedded partnership. All built around outcomes, not hours logged.

Entry Point
Project Sprint
$3,500+
One-time project · 2–4 weeks

A fixed-scope engagement to audit, build, or repair a specific layer of your People infrastructure.

  • HR audit & gap analysis
  • Handbook or policy creation
  • HRIS / payroll implementation
  • Onboarding program design
  • Defined deliverable + handoff doc
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Core Partnership
Fractional Retainer
$3,500–5,500/mo
Monthly retainer · 3-month minimum

An ongoing fractional engagement — your dedicated People Ops lead without the full-time overhead. Scope depends on headcount, compliance complexity, and recruiting needs.

  • 10–15 hrs/week dedicated support
  • Compliance, policy & handbook mgmt
  • Recruiting & onboarding support
  • Manager coaching & enablement
  • Async availability + monthly strategy call
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Full Velocity
Embedded Partner
$7,500–12,000/mo
Monthly retainer · 3-month minimum

Near-CHRO level partnership for companies scaling fast, between People hires, or building their function from scratch. Scope driven by team size, hiring volume, and executive advisory needs.

  • 20–25 hrs/week embedded support
  • Full-cycle recruiting ownership
  • Executive advisory & board prep
  • Culture & performance architecture
  • Priority access + weekly syncs
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All engagements begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. Retainer and embedded pricing scoped based on headcount, compliance complexity, and level of advisory support.

The Stress Test

Is this the right moment?

You might need me if…
  • Your HR is a black box of spreadsheets and guesswork.
  • Onboarding feels like a hazing ritual — and retention is showing it.
  • You have the vision, but lack the blueprint to make it repeatable.
  • You're scaling headcount before you've built the scaffolding to support it.
  • Your managers are smart people who've never been taught how to lead.
You're ready to work together when…
  • You're a seed, Series A, or Series B company ready to build people infrastructure that scales.
  • You want scalable systems, not patchwork fixes.
  • Leadership is aligned that People Ops is a growth function, not overhead.
  • You're between People hires — or making your very first one.
  • You're looking for a true thought partner, not just someone to execute.
Let's Talk

Ready to build something that lasts?

Start with a 30-minute discovery call. No pitch deck, no pressure — just a candid conversation about where you are and what you're building toward.

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