The challenge we solve
Embedded People and Talent Consultancy on tap, with capacity that can be dialled up and down as business needs fluctuate
Experienced People & Talent professionals when you need them, for as long as you need them
Perfect for
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How it works
Interview candidates for your embedded consultancy project within 2-3 days of speaking with us, in the vast majority of cases
Discuss your projectStep 1: Project Briefing
- 30-45 minute consultation to understand your specific needs
- Define scope, timeline, and success criteria
- Identify required expertise & approach
- Provide transparent pricing estimate
Every brief receives a detailed response within 24 hours, including initial consultant suggestions and project approach.
Step 2: Consultant Matching
- Identify and screen the most suitable Consultants
- Present 2-3 of the best pre-screened Consultants
- Provide detailed profile summaries and resumes
- Schedule interviews at your convenience
Every consultant has held relevant roles at comparable tech companies, and possesses the required experience
Step 3: Selection & Start
- Interview your preferred Consultants
- Check references and validate expertise
- Agree engagement terms and daily/weekly working schedule
- Consultant begins work immediately
We produce the contracts, timesheets and manage the monthly payment cycles
Step 4: Ongoing Support
- Regular check-ins to ensure engagement stays on track
- Direct access to Hawkwood team for any concerns
- Engagement can be extended or concluded, in accordance with notice period
- Smooth handover at project completion
We remain involved throughout to ensure successful outcomes and smooth integration.
Our Embedded Consultants
Experienced People & Talent professionals with experience in comparable technology companies.
Our embedded consultants are experienced enough hit the ground running and rapidly understand the nuance of your specific organisational needs.
Proven track record
Successful career history in comparable technology companies, delivering relevant projects
Scale-up expertise
Deep understanding of rapid growth challenges and the dynamics of building People & Talent Acquisition initiatives from the ground up
Executors
Whereas many Consultancies employ career-Consultants, our Embedded Consultants have spent most of their career in permanent, in-house roles. This means they’re used to executing, as opposed to solely advising.
Values-matched
Thoroughly pre-screened for alignment with your company culture and working style
Why Fractional & Embedded works
Senior expertise without long-term and full-time commitment
- Delivery: Experienced professionals who have seen it all before, and can make an instant impact
- Speed: Deploy within days vs weeks or months for a permanent hire
- Flexibility: Scale engagement up and down based on actual needs, not projections
- Value: Access senior-level expertise without paying the overheads of traditional HR Consulting firms & RPO’s
What makes us different
Why exceptional companies choose Hawkwood for Fractional & Embedded TalentFractional People & Talent: common questions
What does fractional HR actually mean?
A fractional HR or People leader works with your company part-time, typically a few days a week or month, giving you senior expertise without a full-time salary. You get an experienced operator who has held in-house People leadership roles, embedded in your team for as long as you need.
When should a scale-up hire a fractional People leader?
Usually around Series A, when founder-led People operations start to creak but the company is not yet ready for a full-time Head of People. A fractional leader gives you senior expertise without the permanent commitment.
How quickly can a fractional People consultant start?
You can typically interview consultants within two to three days of briefing us, and we respond to every brief within 24 hours with initial suggestions. Once selected, most consultants can start within days, not the months a permanent search can take.
How is fractional HR different from RPO or an HR consultancy?
Our fractional leaders are experienced in-house People professionals, not career consultants. They join your team and do the work rather than advising from outside. Compared with RPO, it is a more flexible and typically more cost-effective way to access senior People and Talent expertise.