You’re the CEO,
the fundraiser,
the strategist.
And apparently,
you’re also HR.
Senior HR consulting for small businesses and nonprofits
Most founders and Executive Directors become their organization’s HR person by default. With Peale Piper, you gain a senior HR executive who works alongside you and your leadership team.
We handle the full human resources function, from your first hire to the systems that keep a growing team working well. We also take compliance off your plate, so it doesn’t become another thing to worry about.
Organizations we’ve supported
If you’re here, something’s going on.
Fractional HR
“We’ve outgrown handling HR ourselves but aren’t ready for a full-time HR person.”
We become your embedded senior HR leader, handling the strategy and the day-to-day work of HR. We also stay on top of changing regulations so you don’t have to.
HR On Demand
“We just need someone to call when it gets complicated.”
Sometimes you just need a second brain on people decisions you don’t want to make alone.
HR Projects
“We have an HR project that needs to be done right, and no one in-house to do it.”
A defined project, handled by a senior practitioner: an HR audit, employee handbook, workplace investigation, salary benchmarking, or parental leave policy, for starters.
HR Leadership Coverage & Search
“We need an HR leader, and we can’t afford to stop our operation while we find them.”
We step in with interim HR leadership so nothing falls through the cracks, and we can support the search for your permanent hire.
New Manager & Leadership Development
“Our managers were great individual contributors. Leading people is different.”
We design and deliver coaching and development for managers and senior leaders, so they can lead with confidence.
Does one of these sound familiar?
Hi I’m Lisa!
I started Peale Piper because I believe small businesses need experienced HR support, too. And, after working in HR for over 20 years, I’ve seen how difficult things can get when this area of your business doesn’t get full attention.
I want to understand what’s happening in your organization before I offer an opinion. You can count on me to tell you what’s what. Then we’ll work through what that means for you and what should come next.
What Our Clients Say
“Lisa is great! Smart, passionate, engaging, and most importantly, trustworthy! Lisa helped me as a new business owner, in several different areas; On-boarding documents, new hire paperwork, employee agreements, regulation/state specific law adherence, and several other areas as it relates to HR. As we don't have a dedicated HR function, Lisa was a huge help to us ensuring we were set up properly once we launched our business. She continues to support us with advice and guidance. I feel at ease knowing I have Lisa to go to.”
— Shara Alter, HunterShore Group“Peale Piper helped us let go of an employee. It was like having our own expert in-house HR team. She exceeded our expectations on every request.”
— Eric Gustafson, Pure Modern“I liked working with her because she provided personal service custom to our company, and was very prompt to make herself available and attended to our needs in a professional way.”
— Albert Tebele, NY PopularTHE NOTEBOOK
Practical guidance for hiring, developing and leading your team.
Common Questions
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Peale Piper helps small businesses and nonprofits lead and support their teams with experienced HR leadership. We’re a Black-owned HR consulting firm, founded in 2016 by Lisa Lindsey, a former Chief People Officer. Whether you need an ongoing HR partner, help with a specific challenge or leadership during a transition, we start with what’s happening in your organization and then figure out what work is needed.
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Fractional HR is a good fit when hiring, employee concerns, and manager support need attention every week, and you need an experienced HR leader to take ownership of that work. If you’re a founder or executive director spending hours on HR alongside leading the organization, it may be time for ongoing support. If you need help with a single project or an occasional question, HR Projects or HR On Demand may be a better fit. We’ll help you work that out on the first call.
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Put experienced HR coverage in place while you find your next leader. Employee concerns, hiring decisions, benefits questions, and deadlines still need attention during the transition. Peale Piper steps in to lead the function, identify what needs immediate attention, and keep the work moving. We can also run the search for your permanent HR leader, with a firsthand understanding of what your organization needs from the role.
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When the way you hire and manage employees no longer fits the business you’re running. That might mean managers are handling performance issues inconsistently, unclear expectations as the team grows, or an employee complaint you’re unsure how to address. You don’t have to wait for a crisis or be ready for a full-time HR hire. An experienced HR partner helps you address the immediate concern and put better practices in place as you grow.
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When leading the mission also means handling every employee issue, supporting every manager, and fielding the board’s HR questions. That responsibility often lands with the executive director, even as the organization’s needs become more complex. Peale Piper brings senior HR support to the day-to-day work and the decisions that need careful attention, helping the ED support the team and give the board a clear picture of how HR is being managed.
Let’s talk about what you’ve got going on.
In a short call, we’ll explore what’s happening in your organization, what kind of help would be useful and whether Peale Piper is the right fit for you.