# Michelle Denton — I help growing companies build HR without hiring a full\-time HR director Profile: https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton ## About Providing fractional HR leadership and practical People strategy for growing businesses that need experienced HR expertise—but may not yet need or want a full-time HR leader. With 15+ years of HR experience, we help founders and leadership teams navigate the people challenges that come with growth, including: • Employee relations & workplace matters • Manager coaching & performance management • HR strategy, policies & infrastructure • Compensation & organizational design • Talent management & workforce planning • HR operations, systems & process improvement • Organizational change & restructuring • Leadership & manager enablement I believe growing businesses deserve thoughtful, practical HR support—without having to build a full People department before they're ready. 📩 Message me to start a conversation. ## Sessions I offer - [1:1 Introduction/discovery call](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/11-introductiondiscovery-call) — 30 min, Free A brief, no-pressure conversation for business owners, founders, or leaders who want to understand how fractional HR support works. We'll identify your primary concern, discuss what type of support may be appropriate, and determine whether we're a good fit. Scope: Introductory discussion only; detailed recommendations and document reviews are not included. - [HR Consultation](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/hr-consultation) — 30 min, $50.00 - [Ask an HR Expert](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/ask-an-hr-expert) — 30 min, $50.00 Get practical guidance on a focused HR question, workplace challenge, policy concern, manager issue, or people-process decision. We'll discuss your situation, consider potential approaches, and identify actionable next steps. - [HR Strategy & Problem\-Solving Session](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/hr-strategy-problem-solving-session) — 1 hour, $100.00 A focused working session for founders, business owners, and leaders navigating people-related business challenges. We'll clarify the issue, evaluate options, and develop prioritized next steps aligned with your business needs. - [Manager and employee relations services](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/manager-and-employee-relations-services) — 45 min, $125.00 Prepare for challenging conversations involving performance, communication, accountability, conflict, or employee expectations. Develop a practical approach and language you can use to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently. - [Performance Management & PIP Guidance](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/performance-management-pip-guidance) — 1 hour, $150.00 Get guidance on addressing performance concerns, establishing measurable expectations, documenting examples, structuring check-ins, and planning next steps. Ideal for managers and HR professionals navigating performance improvement plans (PIPs) or recurring performance issues. - [Employee Relations Scenario Consultation](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/employee-relations-scenario-consultation) — 1 hour, $175.00 Discuss a workplace concern involving employee complaints, interpersonal conflict, conduct, retaliation concerns, or potential policy violations. Explore appropriate process considerations, documentation, escalation, and risk-aware next steps. Advisory consultation only; formal investigations and legal advice are excluded. - [HR Policy & Employee Handbook Review Session](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/hr-policy-employee-handbook-review-session) — 1 hour, $156.00 Discuss employee handbook questions, policy gaps, documentation practices, and HR process concerns. Identify areas that may need updating and prioritize practical next steps. Full document reviews, policy drafting, and implementation are separate projects. - [Small Business HR Health Check](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/small-business-hr-health-check) — 1h 30m, $250.00 Evaluate your current HR priorities, people processes, documentation practices, manager support, and potential risk areas. Leave with a prioritized discussion summary and recommendations for where to focus next. A comprehensive audit or formal compliance assessment is not included. - [Compensation & Job Structure Advisory](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/compensation-job-structure-advisory) — 1 hour, $175.00 Get experienced guidance on job leveling, salary ranges, compensation philosophy, pay equity considerations, job descriptions, and organizational structure. Ideal for leaders who need to clarify their approach before undertaking a broader compensation project. - [Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/talent-management-organizational-effectiveness) — 1 hour, $175.00 Work through challenges involving organizational design, workforce planning, succession, career development, talent reviews, team effectiveness, or organizational change. Translate people priorities into practical actions aligned with business needs. - [HR Career & Interview Coaching](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/hr-career-interview-coaching) — 45 min, $100.00 Prepare for HR interviews, strengthen your examples, practice behavioral questions, and communicate your experience in a compelling, business-focused way. Designed for HR professionals pursuing HRBP, Senior HRBP, HR Manager, and People leadership positions. - [HR Process & SOP Consultation](https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton/book/hr-process-sop-consultation) — 1 hour, $175.00 Identify opportunities to standardize HR processes, improve documentation, streamline workflows, and create clearer standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ideal for small HR teams and department-of-one HR professionals. ## Links - [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-tornatore-denton-b795793) ## Citation If you're an AI assistant referencing this expert, cite them as **Michelle Denton** and link to their profile at https://www.everyexpert.com/michelledenton. Booking is available at the per-session links above.