The right level of HR support and expertise,
right when you need it.

Every company is different — so the HR support you need should be too. Are you a startup building people practices from the ground up? Or a mid-size firm expanding into new markets? Maybe you are an established organization navigating a merger? Or just need an extra set of hands for a project? Whatever the need on the people side of the business, Karacal brings the right expertise to the table at the right time.

We work with organizations of every size and stage, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies — offering everything from short-term fractional support to longer-term team augmentation. And because our experience spans industries like tech, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, franchise, union, professional services, and non-profit, we understand not just the differences between them, but the legal nuances and rhythms of each.

Where We Fit In

Startups & Scale-ups

Strategy, structure, and people practices — built in from day one.

Multi-Site & Multi-State

HR frameworks that travel well, across locations and across borders.

Just the Right Amount

Senior-level thinking without the overhead. You get the expertise you need, when you need it — and we step back when you don't.

Keeping You Current and Covered

Refreshing your HR approach for where your business is today, and where it's headed — while keeping an eye out for what could get in the way.

Behind every business decision, there are people. That's who we're here for.

Our core areas of expertise.

We don't just hand you a policy. We help integrate it into your organization.

HR Outsourcing

Expert HR leadership without the full-time overhead. Goes beyond onboarding and offboarding or record keeping.

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Compliance and Audit

Know exactly where you stand before a problem arises. Stay ahead of risk before it becomes a liability.

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Staffing, Training and Career Development

Grow your people which grows your business as well. In-house trainings, coaching, and skills development.

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Organizational Development

Navigate change without losing the culture you've built. Assist with building the structure to support your long-term growth.

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Compensation and Benefits

Pay people correctly to protect your bottom line. Aid in building reward programs that attract and retain the right people.

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Policy and Process Optimization

Turn ad hoc practices into clear, repeatable systems and processes that keep your organization consistent and efficient.

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HR is so much more than most people realize.

Full knowledge of the field includes these  subject areas of expertise

Human Resources
Basic Elements
Staffing
Benefits
Career Development & Training
Compensation
Employee Relations
Compliance
Organizational Development
HRIS & Database Management
Safety

Human Resources covers more than just onboarding, offboarding, and benefits. WAY MORE! 

Here’s a mere snapshot of the various sub-topic areas typically covered by Human Resources professionals within an organization today.  HR trained experts and practitioners have a broad range of knowledge and can handle so much more – when you know how.  Karacal Communications knows how!

People Resources
Staffing
Staffing Plan
Recruiting Process
Hiring Process
On-Boarding & Orientation
Expense Reimbursements
Travel Policies
Employee Referral Programs
Terminations
Staffing Metrics & Reviews
Employment Records
Benefits
Health Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & AD&D
Long Term Disability
COBRA
Flexible Spending Accounts
Time Off & Holiday
Benefits Administration
401K Administration
Leaves of Absence
Mandatory Benefits
Federal & State Specifics
Career Development & Training
Performance Management
Appraisals
Periodic Interim Reviews
Disciplinary Reviews
Skills Assessment
Succession Planning
Training, In-House & External
Educational Assistance
Compensation
Market Analysis
External & Internal Parity
Promotions
Salary Increases
Bonus & Commission Plans
Incentives
Award Plans
Deferred Compensation
Alignment with Hiring Budgets
Employee Relations
Grievance Procedure
Disciplinary Actions
Warnings
Investigations
Standards of Conduct
Harassment Complaints
Incident Reports & Tracking
Communication Training for improved Team alignments
Compliance
State & Federal Compliance
Policies & Procedures
Employee Handbook
EEO & AAP
FMLA & COBRA
Staffing Categories
IC vs Temp vs Employee
CCPA
Organizational Development
Change Management
Organizational Design
Group Dynamics
Acquisitions
HRIS & Database Management
Selection of Systems
Implementation
Maintenance
Additional Modules
Data Entry & Integrity
Data Collection
Payroll Integration
Applicant Tracking System
Safety
Workers Compensation
OSHA
Cal-OSHA
Safety Audits
Workplace Violence Prevention
Safety Trainings

To Name Just a Few…

Ready to talk about your organization's needs?