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Move From Reactive To Proactive

People Strategy

Hire a fractional Chief People Officer

for your small business, nonprofit, or church TODAY!

Trusted by Executives at SMBS, Non-Profits, & Churches

CEOs…

Your people are your biggest investment and risk—as well as your greatest opportunity.

That’s why trying to lead both the business and the HR function is exhausting for you.

It’s costing you through…

  • Distracted and stressed leadership not focused on driving the organization’s growth.

  • Heightened legal risks and compliance issues.

  • Operational inefficiencies, hindering your ability to leverage cost-effective technologies and streamlined processes.

  • Unrealized potential of the biggest line item on your budget, their payroll (ie. people).

  • Employee dissatisfaction, potentially generating negative employer reviews that affect your reputation.

  • Cultural misalignment within your organization, impacting employee engagement and cohesion.

We get it.

Go Fractional.

You don’t need a full-time HR Executive.

But you sure could use their wisdom and experience.

At Talent Realized, we are making this possible!

Now, your small business, non-profit, or church can add a Chief People Officer to the team without the cost and commitment.

Your Fractional Chief People Officer Gives You Access To:

  • Align your people strategy with your business goals for maximum impact.

  • Navigate complex HR challenges with seasoned insight and practical solutions.

  • Stay ahead of regulations and reduce risk with proactive policies and practices.

  • Foster a high-performing, cohesive team that drives organizational success.

  • Steward payroll, benefits, and talent resources effectively for better ROI.

  • Access trusted HR advice and solutions when urgent matters arise.

World-Class People Leaders

At Talent Realized, we’ve built an elite team of fractional Chief People Officers with leadership experience spanning 200+ years, 150+ countries and organizations of every size—from Fortune 100 giants to scrappy startups.

Our CPOs are more than HR professionals; they’re strategic business leaders with a people-first perspective and a passion for creating transformative impact. They bring decades of expertise to solving complex HR challenges, fostering team alignment, and building life-giving workplaces.

  • Every Talent Realized Principal brings executive experience in People/HR/Talent roles, driving growth and transformation.

  • We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small orgs.

  • While we wear the HR Hat, we don’t fit the normal HR mold.

  • We LOVE helping SMBs, nonprofits, and churches crush their goals!

Phil Goodman | Founder & Managing Director

Michael Erisman | Sr. Principal

Meagan Sylvester | Principal

Andy Oranen | Principal

Naarah Hastings | Principal

Emily Luke | Principal

Nikki Bale | Principal

Josh Gibson | Associate

…AND GROWING

Our Services

  • Fractional Chief People Officer

    Our Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) service is designed for organizations with 2 to 500 employees. It offers expert HR leadership tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re a startup hiring your first team or an established business navigating growth, we provide strategic people leadership at the scale that works for you.

    Our engagements are right-sized for each client, from half a day a week to an hour a month. We work with businesses and nonprofits in all states, ensuring compliance and excellence wherever your team operates.

  • HR Project Leadership

    We bring the expertise of a seasoned HR executive to tackle your organization’s most pressing people challenges.

    We offer project leadership for:

    • HR Systems Implementation: Modernize your processes with expert oversight.

    • Talent Acquisition Strategy: Attract and secure top talent for your team.

    • Leadership Development: Build stronger, more capable leaders across your organization.

    • Compensation & Benefits: Optimize packages to retain talent while managing costs effectively.

  • Recruiting

    At Talent Realized, we make hiring easy with tailored recruitment solutions:

    • Contingent Recruiting: Strategic, fee-based talent acquisition to find the right candidates for your team.

    • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Full-service hiring support, from forecasting to onboarding, designed to streamline your recruitment process.

    • Contract Recruitment: Experienced recruiters available on-site or remotely for hourly or project-based support.

    Our team of seasoned recruiting professionals ensures you attract and hire top talent so you can focus on growing your organization.

HIRE OUR TEAM

Realizing the Impact of a CPO

Watch our testimonial video to see the transformative impact of our Fractional Chief People Officer services. Hear from one of our nonprofit clients who experienced remarkable growth and positive change in their organization's culture and HR management. Our tailored approach to human capital can drive organizational success and foster a thriving workplace.

Get inspired and partner with an experienced Fractional Chief People Officer.