Empowering Healthy Business Podcast Episode 21: Top Areas Where a Fractional HR Leader Can Help a Small Business with Scott Baker

In this episode of the Empowering Healthy Business Podcast, Scott Baker dives into a game-changing strategy for business owners: hiring a fractional HR leader. As small businesses grow, the need for experienced leadership increases, but hiring a full-time executive can be costly. That’s where fractional leadership steps in. The concept of hiring a fractional HR leader allows business owners to gain high-level support without the financial strain of a full-time salary and benefits.

Scott explains how fractional leaders bring the same strategic thinking and operational expertise as their full-time counterparts. From managing compliance and benefits to improving hiring practices and company culture, a fractional HR leader can make a measurable difference. This approach has already proven successful in other roles such as fractional CFOs, and now it’s gaining traction in human resources too.

Why Hiring a Fractional HR Leader Makes Sense

For many small businesses, hiring a full-time HR executive simply isn’t practical. The cost and workload may not justify the position. However, hiring a fractional HR leader provides a tailored solution. Scott discusses how companies can access experienced professionals on a part-time basis, getting the right help exactly when they need it.

This model gives businesses the flexibility to scale their HR support up or down based on current priorities. Whether you need help building a recruitment strategy, updating your employee handbook, or navigating compliance, a fractional HR leader brings deep knowledge without the long-term financial burden.

Real Business Impact from Fractional HR Support

Scott shares several examples from his own experience working with small businesses. Hiring a fractional HR leader helped these companies improve retention, resolve workplace conflicts, and build stronger onboarding programs. More than just an HR task manager, this type of leader becomes a strategic partner.

He emphasizes that business owners should treat HR as more than an administrative function. When used strategically, HR can directly impact profitability and sustainability. And fractional leadership helps bridge the gap between tactical execution and executive insight.

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