On Call Leadership
Experienced People leadership, without waiting for the perfect hire.
When a People leader leaves, your organization is changing, or your team needs additional senior capacity, important decisions do not pause. We step in as an interim or fractional partner, working with executives and existing teams to maintain momentum, support leaders, and build the foundation for a successful transition.
Typical situations
- Your Head of People resigns in the middle of the year
- A critical leadership seat is open, and the business can’t wait for the search to finish
- Key leaders are nearing retirement or exit, with no succession plan behind them
- A PE-backed company needs a board-ready People function
- The leadership team needs a thought partner through a reorganization
- Your People leader is carrying more than one person can, and needs a senior partner alongside them
What we do
- Interim Head of People / HR
- Fractional People leadership, on a set number of days each month
- CEO and executive advisory
- A 30-day assessment of the function and its priorities
- Partnership with the leadership team
- Hand-off to your permanent leader, including help hiring them
A practical starting point: People & Organization Assessment
We review current priorities, immediate risks, team capacity, and opportunities for improvement. You receive a clear assessment and a prioritized action plan. Scope, timeline, and investment are agreed upon before work begins.
What you gain: continuity for your team, a trusted partner for leadership decisions, clearer priorities, and a thoughtful handoff when a permanent leader joins.
What You Can Expect
Experienced leadership during transitions, clear ownership of urgent priorities, stronger executive partnership, and practical plans that help the HR team operate effectively.