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Fractional Chief People Officer Pricing

From strategic advisory to full-scope embedded leadership—flexible pricing designed to scale with your business needs and growth stage.

No long-term contracts required — Most engagements start with 3 months, then month-to-month.
Pricing at a Glance
Investment levels for every stage
Strategic Advisor: $5K/mo
Fractional CPO: $8-12K/mo
Embedded CPO: $15-25K/mo
  • Custom/Enterprise: Let's talk
  • Add-ons: Scoped per project
  • Quick consult: $500/session
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Fractional CPO Services

Choose the right level of support

All engagements are customized to your business needs. These tiers help you understand scope and investment levels.

Strategic Advisor
$5K/month

Advisory-focused partnership for founders who need strategic guidance.

  • Monthly strategic planning sessions
  • Org design & structure recommendations
  • Goal setting support (OKRs/KPIs)
  • Leadership advisory & coaching
  • HR compliance guidance
  • Async support via Slack/email
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Embedded CPO
$15-25K/month

Full-scope CPO leadership scaled to your company size and complexity.

  • Everything in Fractional CPO
  • Weekly leadership team participation
  • Full recruiting execution
  • Systems implementation (HRIS/ATS)
  • Workforce planning & headcount modeling
  • Change management & RIF support
  • Direct team coaching & 1:1s
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Custom/Enterprise
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Tailored solutions for complex organizational needs and multi-company portfolios.

  • Multi-company portfolio support
  • M&A HR integration
  • Multi-entity/global expansion
  • Complex restructuring
  • Interim CPO during transitions
  • Custom scope for unique needs
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Project-Based Services

Add-on services & custom solutions

Each project is scoped based on your company size, complexity, and timeline. Here's what drives pricing and where recent projects have landed.

ATS Implementation

Full implementation of your applicant tracking system (Greenhouse, Lever, JazzHR, Jobvite) with workflow setup, training, and launch support.

Pricing Factors:
  • Platform complexity and feature set
  • Number of hiring managers to train
  • Custom integrations needed
  • Data migration requirements
Recent projects: $8K - $18K
HRIS Setup & Integration

HRIS platform setup, payroll integration, data migration, and workflow automation for tools like Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, and more.

Pricing Factors:
  • Employee count and data complexity
  • Number of integrations needed
  • Migration from legacy systems
  • Compliance across locations
Recent projects: $6K - $22K
Compensation Framework

Job architecture, leveling frameworks, pay bands, and career pathing designed for your business model and growth stage.

Pricing Factors:
  • Company size and headcount
  • Number of job families
  • Geographic and market complexity
  • Equity/variable comp components
Recent projects: $12K - $35K
RIF/Outplacement Planning

Strategic planning, manager prep, communication frameworks, day-of support, and outplacement services for impacted employees.

Pricing Factors:
  • Number of impacted employees
  • Severance package complexity
  • Legal review and documentation
  • Outplacement service scope
Sensitive work, priced case-by-case: $15K+
Interview Design & Training

Structured interview loops, scorecards, hiring manager training, and interview best practices for consistent, fair hiring.

Pricing Factors:
  • Number of interview tracks to design
  • Hiring manager headcount for training
  • Role complexity (IC vs leadership)
  • Ongoing coaching vs one-time training
Recent projects: $4K - $12K
Policy & Handbook Creation

Employee handbooks, HR policies, compliance documentation, and workplace guidelines tailored to your team and location(s).

Pricing Factors:
  • Employee count and locations
  • Industry-specific compliance needs
  • Policy complexity (remote, global)
  • Updating existing vs creating new
Recent projects: $3K - $10K

Final pricing depends on company size, complexity, and timeline. Most projects quoted within 48 hours.

Why Custom Pricing?

A 30-person startup implementing their first ATS has different needs than a 200-person company migrating from Workable to Greenhouse with 5 years of candidate data. We price based on your actual scope, not industry averages.

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Need Something Smaller?

Quick consultations & discrete projects

For one-off advice or projects under $5K that don't require ongoing support.

Single Session Consultation
$500
90-minute deep-dive

Expert guidance on a specific HR challenge, compliance question, or strategic decision.

Ideal for:
  • Getting a second opinion on tricky situations
  • Compliance questions needing expert input
  • Strategy validation before major decisions
  • Career advice for executives in transition
Project-Based Consulting
$350/hour
For discrete, defined projects

Hourly consulting for small-scope work that doesn't require a retainer relationship.

Ideal for:
  • Policy review and updates
  • Single interview training sessions
  • Compensation benchmarking (one role)
  • One-time HR audits

Note: If you need more than ~12 hours of support, a Strategic Advisor retainer ($5K/month) will give you better value.

Individual Career Services

Looking for resume writing or career coaching?

Career Canvas offers executive resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview prep, and job search strategy for individuals and executives in career transition.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Why don't add-on services have fixed pricing?

A 50-person company implementing Greenhouse has fundamentally different needs than a 300-person company migrating from three legacy systems. We price based on your actual scope—company size, complexity, timeline, and deliverables—not industry averages. This way you're not subsidizing someone else's complex project, and we're not cutting corners on yours.

How quickly can I get a quote?

Most add-on projects are quoted within 48 hours after a brief scoping conversation. For retainers, I'll send you a proposal within 24 hours of our initial call so you understand exact scope and pricing.

How do I know which tier is right for me?

It depends on your company stage, team size, and what you need most. Strategic Advisor works for early-stage founders who need guidance. Fractional CPO is best for companies actively scaling. Embedded CPO is for businesses that need full-scope leadership with high touch. Let's talk through your situation to find the right fit.

What's included in "on-demand availability"?

You can reach me via Slack, email, or text for urgent questions, quick decisions, or time-sensitive support between our scheduled check-ins. Response times vary by tier, but I'm generally responsive within a few hours during business days.

Can I start at one tier and scale up later?

Absolutely. Most clients start with Strategic Advisor or Fractional CPO and scale up as their needs evolve. We can adjust scope, frequency, and investment level as your business grows.

What if my project doesn't fit neatly into these categories?

That happens often. We've built custom solutions for M&A integration, multi-company portfolio support, interim CPO coverage during transitions, and plenty of unique scenarios. If it's people operations, we can scope it.

Do you require long-term contracts?

Most engagements start with a 3-month minimum to ensure we have time to create real impact. After that, we work month-to-month with 30-day notice for changes or pauses. Some clients engage for 6-12 months, others for years.

Can I add project-based services to a retainer?

Yes! Add-ons like ATS implementation, compensation frameworks, or RIF planning can be added to any retainer tier. We'll scope the project separately and either bundle it into your monthly fee or invoice it as a one-time project.

Ready to talk about your needs?

Share where your business is today and what you're trying to build. I'll help you design the right level of support and create a plan that actually gets executed.

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