Fractional CHRO · 1–4 days a week
Hire a fractional CHRO in 48 hours
A fractional CHRO builds the people infrastructure growing companies break without: org design, hiring engines, compensation bands, performance and culture — a few days a week, senior from day one. Every CHRO on Hire Fractionally is vetted on real org-building work.
What a fractional CHRO does
- Org design and role clarity as headcount scales
- Hiring engine: pipelines, interview bars, employer brand
- Compensation bands and ESOP structure
- Performance reviews people don't dread
- Culture, policies and compliant HR foundations
When to hire a fractional CHRO
- Hiring is every manager's side job and it shows
- Compensation is ad-hoc and starting to leak unfairness
- You're scaling past 30–50 people without HR leadership
- Attrition is rising and exit interviews say 'management'
Fractional CHRO — common questions
How much does a fractional CHRO cost?
Typical rates run $80–$180 per hour, or a monthly retainer for 1–3 days a week — a fraction of a full-time CHRO. Billing is in INR at checkout.
When should a startup hire a fractional CHRO?
Usually between 20 and 80 employees — after hiring becomes constant but before a full-time CHRO makes financial sense. Earlier if you're doubling headcount in a year.
Can a fractional CHRO run ESOP and compensation design?
Yes — comp bands, ESOP policy and review cycles are among the most common first-quarter deliverables for fractional CHROs on the platform.
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