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TRUE NORTH PEOPLE CONSULTING

Fractional Human Resources for Small Businesses

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As a business owner, HR complexities can quickly become a burden as your business grows, taking time and energy away from what you do best.

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As a small business, people are your greatest asset and your True North. This is where True North People Consulting comes in.

We are your on demand HR Partner, providing fractional HR expertise designed for your business.

We handle the HR, so you can focus on running your business.

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    No More HR Overwhelm

    We navigate HR complexities like employee onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, giving you peace of mind.

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    Focus On Your Core Business

    Avoid devoting valuable time to HR challenges and projects. Instead, focus on what drives your success and what you enjoy.

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    Prevent Costly Mistakes

    Mishandled HR can lead to low morale, turnover, customer dissatisfaction, and legal liabilities. We help you avoid these pitfalls.

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    Boost Your Bottom Line

    Increased employee morale and retention lead to higher productivity, more efficient business practices, customer satisfaction, and revenue.

HOW WE HELP

True North People Consulting offers on demand, fractional HR expertise for small businesses. With us, you have access to 20 years of HR expertise without the cost of hiring a full time HR team. We navigate the complexities of HR and people management so you can focus on running the business.

We partner with small businesses with 1 to 50 employees, offering tailored and affordable HR solutions designed to adapt to your evolving needs.

Our unique approach is centered around:

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Sound familiar?

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    You hired your team to help the business grow, but now you are spending more time managing people than doing the work you love.

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    You’ve lost a great employee, and you are wondering what went wrong or how to stop it from happening again.

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    You are giving feedback, but nothing seems to stick. You worry your team is not aligned and productivity is slipping.

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    You’ve been meaning to update your handbook or policies, but it keeps falling to the bottom of your list.

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    You avoid tough conversations, not because you don’t care, but because you’re not sure how to handle them without causing more friction.

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    You want to offer great benefits and pay fairly, but what does “competitive” even mean these days?

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    You care about creating a great place to work, but lately, it feels like the culture is drifting off course.

  • A young woman with reddish hair tied back, wearing a green shirt, sitting at a desk with a laptop, notebook, and a map, looking puzzled and thinking with her hands raised near her face, in front of a skylight window.

    You didn’t start your business to become an HR expert. But suddenly, it’s the part no one prepared you for.

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Tara Bodine

CEO & Founder, True North People Consulting

We are happy to help.

At TNPC, we believe that positive work experiences can transform businesses. Our philosophy is grounded in compassionate leadership, authentic team connection, and building organizational structures that amplify each business’s unique strengths. This approach leads to engaged, productive employees who fuel outstanding business results.

Through on-demand, fractional HR consulting, business owner coaching, and custom-built people strategies, we partner with small businesses to strengthen their culture, align their teams, and keep their people practices as strong as their vision.

Our mission is to empower and support small business success and foster thriving families and communities. 

OUR WHY

When businesses succeed, our communities and families thrive.

LET’S TALK.

We offer customized solutions based on your business needs.

Schedule a complimentary Connection Call.

What People Are Saying About TNPC

“Tara at True North People Consulting has been absolutely instrumental in the sustainability of my small business.”

“Tara has a positive attitude, a highly engaging personal style. Her focus on people, her relentless work ethic, and her expertise with the subject matter made her an invaluable part of the team.”

“With Tara's help and thought leadership, we were able to; reduce the time required to train and bring employees to full productivity by fifty percent, achieve net promoter scores of sixty and above, and build a culture of success supported by thoughtful learning experiences.”

“What truly sets Tara apart is the way she approaches her work. Tara leads with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering positivity. Even during the most difficult moments, she shows up, finds the silver lining, and reminds you that you’re not alone. When it feels like no one else is in your corner, Tara is.”

“Tara brings clarity and calm to the chaos. She helps streamline processes, holds people accountable, troubleshoots situations to promote long-term stability, and supports tough staffing decisions and conversations.”

“I consider Tara to be instrumental in helping develop my leadership skills and style. She always made herself available to listen, to laugh, or to provide constructive advice and feedback when needed.”

“Tara’s enthusiasm and passion are contagious, and she made an indelible impression on my team and the entire organization.”

“I can confidently say Tara is one of the most dedicated, focused, and hardworking individuals I have ever met. Her professionalism and work ethic are unparalleled, and she consistently goes above and beyond to be an available resource. She helped me tremendously with building and supporting my team.”

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