HR Consulting · HR Technology Research
Senior HR support for every stage of growth
We run HR for companies that don’t have a team, back up the teams that do, and—through our independent research arm—publish the HR technology intelligence leaders actually trust.
Trusted since 2011 · Senior, US-based HR practitioners · SMB to enterprise
Who we help
We work best with
Small businesses & startups without in-house HR
Founders and operators (roughly 10–200 employees) where HR is landing on a CFO, office manager, or you. We become your outsourced HR department: payroll oversight, handbooks and policy, multi-state compliance, hiring, and employee relations.
In-house HR teams that need backup
You’re covered on strategy but stretched on execution. We plug in for leave and LOA administration (FMLA and state leaves), employee-relations investigations, terminations, recruiting overflow, and comp benchmarking — so your team isn’t the bottleneck.
Companies in transition
Leaving a PEO, entering new states, making a first HR hire, or building the foundation after funding. Start with a focused HR assessment, then keep the support you need.
Not sure which one is you? Book a 15-minute consult and we’ll tell you straight.
HR Consulting
HR support, built around where you are
Whether you’ve never had HR or you have a team that’s stretched thin, we plug in at the right level—and never sell you more than you need.
We become your HR department
Compliance, hiring, payroll setup, handbooks, onboarding, and day-to-day support—run for you so you can focus on the business.
We plug in alongside your team
Leave-of-absence coverage, interim support when a search drags on, HRIS and payroll builds, and special projects—on demand.
Popular starting points
Jumpstart HR Research
An independent research arm, in your corner
Most HR technology advice is paid for by the vendors selling it. Ours isn’t. Our research arm publishes independent, vendor-neutral market intelligence and category guides for the people who actually make the decisions.
- Independent HR technology market intelligence—no vendor strings attached
- Buyer guidance on the platforms you’re evaluating
- AI in HR: what’s real, what’s hype, what to do next
- Trends shaping HR and the future of work
Assessments & diagnostics
Not sure where to start? Take a free assessment.
Five-minute, complimentary tools that give you a clear read on your next best move—no sales pitch attached.
HR Risk Assessment
Spot your biggest HR and compliance risks and get a prioritized action plan.
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HR & Recruiting Needs Assessment
For established teams: pinpoint gaps across HR and recruiting and see where to invest next.
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Developing your people? Explore our DISC and Working Genius assessments—self-serve or paired with coaching from a certified coach on our team.
Joey’s HR Lounge
Where HR thinks out loud
Candid conversations on HR, leadership, and the future of work with Jumpstart HR founder Joey Price.
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“CEO Joey Price is a forward-thinker, solutions-oriented, and ensures his team’s decisions are fact-based. We encourage early-stage organizations to consider Jumpstart HR.”
“The Jumpstart team swiftly integrated into our hiring process at a time when our staff was capacity-constrained. A pleasure working with Joey and his team.”
Let’s build a better business, together
Start with a free consult and we’ll scope exactly the right support—before any paid work begins.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What we do — and where to find our research.
What does Jumpstart HR do?
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How do I get started?
The Power of HR
Joey Price’s strategic guide to making HR matter at the business level — featured at SHRM 2026 and award-recognized.
For HR Tech Vendors
Free deck: Two Frameworks, One Story
Are you an HR tech vendor? See how HR buyers actually buy with B.R.I.D.G.E., and what workforce your customers are becoming with The Five Workforces — the frameworks our research team uses.
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