Virtual partnerships
HR partnership, designed to grow with you.
Modern provides HR partnership through three levels of engagement. Each includes support across the five core pillars of the Modern HR Virtual Operating System™. The difference between levels is how involved Modern is in supporting leadership and managing HR initiatives.
The five pillars
- 01Talent & Onboarding
- 02Employee Relations
- 03Performance & Development
- 04Compensation & Organizational Alignment
- 05Compliance & HR Infrastructure
Tier One · Fully virtual
Foundation™
The Foundation Partnership establishes the core HR structure necessary to support both employees and the long-term health of the organization.
Pricing shared during your complimentary consult
Book a consultModern serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on HR processes, employee relations situations and compliance considerations while helping you build the foundational systems needed for responsible people management. Designed for organizations that want experienced HR guidance without a fully embedded HR leader.
Talent & Onboarding
- Guidance on hiring practices and interview structure
- Review of job descriptions and role clarity
- Development of basic onboarding practices
- Support establishing consistent hiring expectations
Employee Relations
- Consultative guidance for employee situations
- Support preparing for performance or workplace conversations
- Documentation guidance for employee issues
- Recommendations for managing workplace conflicts
Performance & Development
- Development of a performance review framework
- Guidance on setting employee expectations
- Manager support for performance conversations
- Documentation templates for performance discussions
Compensation & Organizational Alignment
- Initial review of compensation practices
- Guidance on aligning pay with roles and responsibilities
- Support for role clarity within the organization
Compliance & HR Infrastructure
- Guidance on key employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA and EEOC
- Employee handbook oversight and policy guidance
- Development of basic HR standard operating procedures
- Support establishing consistent documentation practices
Communication Structure
- Monthly HR Strategy Meeting with leadership
- Project-based meetings as needed to support HR initiatives
At this level, Modern primarily provides guidance and preparation for leadership, while leaders conduct employee conversations directly.
Tier Two · Fully virtual
Leadership Growth™
The Leadership Growth Partnership expands the relationship with more active support in leadership development and employee relations management.
Pricing shared during your complimentary consult
Book a consultModern partners closely with leadership to strengthen management practices, implement structured performance systems and support leaders through employee conversations and workplace challenges. Designed for organizations that have basic HR processes in place and are now focused on stronger leaders, better communication and greater accountability.
Talent & Onboarding
- Hiring process guidance and interview structure
- Candidate evaluation practices
- Onboarding framework development
- Role clarity and expectation alignment
Employee Relations
- Active employee relations guidance
- Support preparing for difficult employee conversations
- Participation in employee meetings when appropriate
- Conflict resolution guidance
- Documentation support for employee situations
Performance & Development
- Implementation of a structured performance review system
- Manager guidance on performance conversations
- Employee goal-setting frameworks
- Development-focused performance discussions
Compensation & Organizational Alignment
- Review of compensation practices
- Compensation alignment discussions
- Role clarity and responsibility alignment
- Organizational structure discussions
Compliance & HR Infrastructure
- Guidance on key employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA and EEOC
- Employee handbook oversight and policy guidance
- Ongoing compliance guidance related to employment regulations
- HR process improvement and documentation guidance
- Continued development of HR standard operating procedures
Communication Structure
- Bi-weekly HR Partnership Meetings
- Project-based meetings for leadership development and HR initiatives
At this level, Modern may participate in employee conversations when appropriate.
Tier Three · Fully virtual
Strategic Partnership™
The Strategic Partnership represents the deepest level of engagement between Modern and your organization.
Pricing shared during your complimentary consult
Book a consultModern functions as a strategic partner embedded within your leadership team, helping guide decisions on organizational structure, leadership development, workforce planning and long-term HR strategy. The focus expands beyond HR operations to organizational development and leadership alignment. Ideal for organizations that want HR to play a meaningful role in strategic decision-making and growth.
Talent & Onboarding
- Strategic workforce planning guidance
- Hiring strategy aligned with organizational growth
- Leadership alignment on hiring priorities
- Strengthening onboarding to support culture and expectations
Employee Relations
- Proactive employee relations management
- Facilitation of complex employee conversations
- Guidance through sensitive workplace issues
- Identification of recurring employee relations patterns
Performance & Development
- Alignment of performance management with business goals
- Leadership development guidance
- Development of employee growth pathways
- Strengthening accountability across leadership teams
Compensation & Organizational Alignment
- Compensation philosophy development
- Compensation structure alignment
- Organizational design discussions
- Workforce structure planning
Compliance & HR Infrastructure
- Guidance on key employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA and EEOC
- Employee handbook oversight and policy guidance
- Strategic risk mitigation guidance
- HR infrastructure development
- Policy evaluation and updates as the organization evolves
- Strengthening HR systems to support organizational growth
Communication Structure
- Weekly Leadership HR Meetings
- Quarterly HR Strategic Development Sessions
At this level, Modern actively facilitates complex employee relations situations.
Side by side
Partnership level comparison
| Foundation™ | Leadership Growth™ | Strategic Partnership™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern HR role | Trusted HR advisor providing guidance and foundational structure | Active HR partner supporting leadership and employee management | Strategic HR partner embedded with leadership |
| Talent & Onboarding | Hiring process guidance and onboarding structure | Improved hiring practices and onboarding consistency | Workforce planning and hiring strategy aligned with growth |
| Employee Relations | Consultative guidance and preparation for employee situations | Active support preparing for and facilitating employee conversations | Proactive employee relations management and complex situation support |
| Performance & Development | Development of a performance review framework | Implementation of structured performance review systems | Performance systems aligned with leadership development and business goals |
| Compensation & Org Alignment | Initial review of compensation practices and role clarity | Compensation alignment discussions and role structure guidance | Compensation strategy development and organizational design support |
| Compliance & HR Infrastructure | Compliance guidance, handbook oversight and foundational HR processes | Ongoing compliance management and HR process improvements | Strategic risk mitigation and advanced HR infrastructure development |
| Leadership support | HR guidance for leadership questions and employee situations | Manager coaching and leadership development support | Leadership partnership and organizational strategy guidance |
| Meeting cadence | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Weekly |
| Employee meeting participation | Leadership leads conversations with HR guidance | HR may participate when appropriate | HR actively facilitates complex situations |
Beyond the partnership
Add-ons & focused engagements
Need something specific, or more support in one area? These can be added to any partnership or engaged on their own.
Executive Leadership Coaching
Personalized coaching for founders and leaders navigating growth, decision-making and team leadership.
Benefits & Open Enrollment
Guidance selecting and collaborating with the right broker, and a smoother open enrollment for your team.
Culture & Engagement
Strategies that strengthen trust, communication and retention, aligned with your mission and values.
Project-Based HR
Defined projects such as a handbook rebuild, compensation review or performance system launch.
Lincoln & Omaha, Nebraska
Fractional HR, with an in-person touch.
For organizations in the Lincoln and Omaha areas, our fractional HR partnership offers the same tiered support as our virtual partnerships, with the added in-person touch.
Ask about fractional HRWhat fractional HR adds
- The same three partnership levels and five pillars
- In-person meetings with your leadership team
- On-site trainings and workshops
- In-person team support when it matters most
Questions about partnerships?
How long do partnerships last? Can we change levels? Can you meet in person?
Your next step
Let’s build this together.
Book a complimentary consult and we’ll talk through where your organization is today, where you want to go, and which partnership fits.