THE CHALLENGE
With rapid acquisitions underway and no internal HR infrastructure, the client required a high-velocity, expert-led HR function to seamlessly integrate people, systems, and scale HR operations while minimizing risk and avoiding disruption to growth momentum.
OUR ROLE
enhanceHCM was engaged as the client’s fully outsourced HR, Payroll, and Integration partner. We embedded seasoned leadership and execution capacity to deliver both strategic guidance and day-to-day operational excellence across a complex, fast-paced environment.
SOLUTION
- Built from Scratch & Designed to Scale: Scalable HR infrastructure and Program Management to manage integration of Human Capital & HR Operations across multiple acquisitions
- M&A Playbook: Authored and managed comprehensive Human Capital integration playbook
- Embedded Leadership & HR Operations: Interim Chief People Officer and a full-service HR & Payroll Operations team, ensuring strategic alignment with people-centric delivery
- Accelerated Human Capital Integration: Directed end-to-end HR, HRIS, payroll, and benefits integration within a structured 5-week framework reducing typical integration timelines of 12 weeks to a 5-week average
- HCM Systems Execution: Project management of key deliverables to ensure data integrity, process continuity, and stability of employee experience
- Payroll & Compliance Readiness: Built a dedicated payroll support function to execute compliant and accurate processing across newly acquired entities
- Jurisdictional Compliance: Led state and local tax registration efforts to enable multi-state payroll and regulatory alignment
- Strategic Programs: Established standardized HR programs to scale with the business, including benefits, 401(k), and compliance frameworks
- Value Alignment: Developed a compelling Partner & Employee Value Proposition to foster retention and cultural cohesion
- Regulatory Rigor: Standardized policies, executed compliance audits, and embedded risk mitigation practices across the enterprise
OUTCOME
The client achieved full operational readiness to scale, a structured workforce integration model, centralized HR capabilities, integrated systems and reliable payroll delivery. These foundations positioned the organization to confidently pursue its growth trajectory and transform from a startup into a unified, scalable national platform.
