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Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO)

Access C-level HR leadership without the full-time commitment. Countsy’s Fractional Chief People Officers bring deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational design, culture, and compliance to help your company attract, retain, and develop top talent.

What Is a Fractional Chief People Officer?

A Fractional CPO provides senior HR leadership on a part-time or project basis—ideal for high-growth startups and scaleups that need strategic people initiatives but aren’t ready for a full-time hire. Our CPOs partner with executive teams to:

• Align talent strategy with business goals

• Design scalable organizational structures

• Develop performance and reward programs

• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices

Benefits of Engaging a Fractional CPO

• Strategic Focus: Execute people initiatives that drive growth and innovation.

• Cost Efficiency: Gain executive-level HR expertise without a full-time salary and benefits.

• Scalable Support: Adjust engagement as your team size and challenges evolve.

• Best-in-Class Practices: Leverage frameworks proven in SaaS, tech, and high-growth environments.

• Integrated Delivery: Combine HR leadership with payroll, accounting, and finance under one provider.

Our Fractional CPO Services

1. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

   • Build compelling EVP and recruitment strategies

   • Develop interview frameworks and hiring processes

2. Organization Design & Workforce Planning

   • Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines

   • Plan headcount and budget aligned to growth targets

3. Performance Management & L&D

   • Design goal-setting, feedback loops, and review cycles

   • Implement training programs and leadership development

4. Compensation, Benefits & Rewards

   • Benchmark salary structures and incentive plans

   • Design equity, bonus, and recognition programs

5. Culture, Engagement & Inclusion

   • Conduct culture assessments and employee surveys

   • Roll out inclusion initiatives and engagement activities

6. HR Compliance & Risk Management

   • Review policies, employee handbook, and contracts

   • Ensure federal, state, and local labor law compliance

7. HR Systems & Analytics

   • Recommend and implement HCM, ATS, and LMS platforms

   • Develop people dashboards and turnover analyses

Why Choose Countsy for HR Leadership?

• Expert Fractional Talent: CPOs with track records in high-growth tech and professional services.

• U.S.-Based Team: Aligned with U.S. labor laws and cultural expectations.

• Cross-Functional Integration: Seamlessly connect people strategy with finance, payroll, and accounting.

• Transparent Pricing: Predictable rates, more affordable than hiring in-house.

• Rapid Engagement: Fast onboarding to address immediate HR priorities.