Fractional HR

Maximize the value of your Rippling investments with a fractional HCM service provider.

What is Fractional HR?

Our Rippling-focused fractional HR services offer scalable HR support, streamlining payroll, benefits, and compliance management through Rippling’s platform.

We handle implementation, day-to-day operations, and strategic guidance, providing actionable insights to optimize workforce management—all without the cost of a full-time HR team.

Fractional HR Services we provide

Strategic HR Support

We provide tailored HR strategies that align with your business goals and support talent acquisition, retention, and growth initiatives.

Payroll Administration

Our team handles payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax laws, and seamless management for remote and international employees.

Benefits Administration

We manage employee benefits programs, from setup and enrollment to renewals and compliance, with ongoing support for employee inquiries.

Compliance & Risk Management

We ensure your business meets local, state, and international labor laws, manage audits, and reduce compliance risks.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

Our team streamlines onboarding and offboarding processes, including setting up accounts, benefits, payroll, and ensuring smooth transitions.

Workforce Analytics & Reporting

We generate detailed analytics and reports to help you monitor workforce trends and inform HR strategies using actionable insights.

Day-to-Day HR Operations Management

We handle routine HR tasks like time tracking, PTO management, employee relations, and record-keeping.

Rippling Platform Support

We provide technical support and optimization for Rippling’s tools, ensuring seamless integration with your business systems.

Policy Development

We create customized policies to meet legal requirements and reflect your company culture and values.

Employee Relations Support

Let's keep staff happy and engaged - we can assist in resolving workplace issues, fostering a positive and compliant work environment.

Training & Development Coordination

Learning = Growth! We help organize employee training programs, track progress, and ensure alignment with business goals.

HR Audit Services

Let us peek under the hood - we can conduct regular HR audits to assess compliance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Why choose thePeopleStack?

We are a full-service Rippling Consulting Partner, HR, compliance and payroll experts, delivering innovation for all sizes of clients across the entire Rippling platform.

Successful projects

We were an early and particularly vocal adopter of Rippling and boast the largest complement of successful implementations in the industry. With more to come.

Expert certifications

You can access our talent pool of Rippling Certified Administrators, Payroll, Expense and Learning Consultants as well as App Shop Developers to meet your business needs.

Years in operation

We are leading Rippling Consulting Partners and Expert HR practitioners. Our staff are constantly building on their knowledge with training and innovative projects.

Global presence

Our local client-facing team in North America coupled with our team of global contractors provide the right blend of quality and cost.

Dedicated support

Your business runs regardless of hours, weekends or holidays - and so do we. We craft client-specific SLAs to suit your specific needs.

Innovative

HR industry and HRIS expertise coupled to an overarching curiosity, with a human-centered innovation spirit

Agile to deliver effectively

For all projects from QuickStarts to multi-year enterprise transformation programs.

Flexible client services

Including consulting, outsourcing, custom development and managed services.

Cost effective

Blend of local and remote certified experts to provide engagement and delivery that is right for your business.

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Rippling services we provide

Rippling Consulting

Rippling Consulting

Maximize the value of your Rippling investment. Our nimble approach gives you access to our local consultants and global delivery expertise. No matter your industry or project size, we can provide the right resources for your people ops goals.

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Functional HR

Fractional HR

Need a fractional CPO or head of HR? Keen to plug an HRBP into a comp plan redesign? Our fractional team offers decades of experience from a few hours a week to full time. Leverage HR resources on demand as needed.

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App Shop Development

App Shop Development

If you're an ISV looking to Rippling as a channel to market, we help design and build Rippling applications and connectors, expertly architected. Our teams have experience building apps for a variety of platforms, marketplaces and regions.

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Quick Start

Quick Start

You can get your business running on Rippling in as little as 3 weeks. Leverage our experience right from the start of your Rippling journey to get a solid foundation to expand upon later. Our Hybrid QuickStart adds more options including local discovery.

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Managed Services

Managed Services

No need to worry about managing your Rippling platform, we'll do it for you. With flexible monthly fees and roll-over hours, you can have an expert team on hand to pro-actively enhance your system and provide support whenever you need.

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Integration

Integrations

Streamline the connections between Rippling and your existing infrastructure. Our experts know the best way to connect your services, whether through middleware or direct connections. Build and orchestrate integration flows the right way to future-proof your business.

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Benefits we bring to your business

Cost Efficiency

Gain access to experienced HR professionals and tools without the overhead of a full-time HR team.

Scalability

Scale HR services up or down as your business evolves, ensuring the right support at every stage of growth.

Compliance Assurance

Stay compliant with local, federal, and international labor laws, reducing the risk of costly legal issues.

Enhanced Employee Experience

Provide streamlined onboarding, payroll, benefits, and workplace support, improving employee satisfaction and retention.

Strategic Focus

Free up internal resources to focus on core business operations and strategic initiatives.

Access to expertise

Leverage the knowledge of seasoned HR professionals to address complex workforce challenges and policy needs.

Global Expansion Support

Easily manage remote and international teams with compliant payroll, benefits, and HR solutions tailored to multiple jurisdictions.

Risk Mitigation

Proactively identify and address potential HR risks to minimize legal, financial, and reputational exposure.

Customized Flexibility

Tailor HR services to meet your unique business needs, ensuring you pay only for the support you require.

Industry solutions

Non Profit

Non Profit

Stretch your donations further with an all-in-one HCM system for volunteers, contractors and employees.

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Manufacturing

Hire, onboard and manage an hourly workforce at multiple locations thanks to your Rippling solution.

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Recruitment

Within the recruitment industry, we streamline HR processes to manage dynamic teams and client needs efficiently.

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Energy & Utilities

Rippling simplifies managing complex payroll, certifications, and compliance across regions while automating processes like shift scheduling and benefits administration.

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Financial Services

Within the financial services industry, we optimize HR by automating payroll, benefits, and compliance to meet strict regulatory requirements.

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Retail

Rippling helps automate tasks like scheduling, payroll, and employee onboarding while ensuring compliance with labor laws and overtime regulations.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

From automating credential tracking and compliance reporting to coordinating schedules across teams and facilities, our Rippling solutions ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Communications

For the communications industry, we tackle unique HR challenges, such as managing diverse talent pools and adapting to evolving project demands.

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Hi-Tech

To cater to the high-tech industry, we simplify HR by automating payroll, benefits, and compliance for fast-growing, dynamic teams.

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Real Estate

For the real estate industry, we address the unique HR needs of managing agents, brokers, and support staff across multiple locations.

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Higher Education

Support exceptional HCM experiences for students, alumni, faculty and staff, and streamline key processes with a connected campus.

And more

Explore the full list of customer industries for which we can provide expertise.

Featured Case Studies

PROJECT

HR Compliance, onboarding, offboarding, Rippling LMS administration, compensation analysis and talent acquisition.

PLATFORM

Rippling Automation Studio

Rippling Device Management

Rippling HRIS

Rippling LMS

Rippling Payroll

LOCATION

Toronto

INDUSTRY

Pharma

Working with thePeopleStack team has helped fill some gaps in our people management, Rippling administration and talent acquisition needs. Their talent density is real.

Sri Adapa

CEO

PROJECT

Single system to manage onboarding, contract signing, through to payroll, pay raises, expense reimbursements and more.

PLATFORM

Rippling Automation Studio

Rippling Device Management

Rippling Payroll

LOCATION

Vancouver

INDUSTRY

Hi-Tech

thePeopleStack has helped us configure and onboard Rippling for us. They've helped make the process easy and turn key.

JP

CEO

PROJECT

Deployed Rippling to support a quickly expanding startup, managing employees and contractors worldwide via Rippling HRIS, EOR and Contractor modules.

PLATFORM

Rippling Automation Studio

Rippling Device Management

Rippling HRIS

Rippling Payroll

LOCATION

Canada

INDUSTRY

Hi-Tech

We leveraged thePeopleStack to launch and run Rippling in our fast growing startup. They've quickly become experts on our system and workflows.

Paul

Senior Accountant

PROJECT

Building out their first HRIS and payroll system, including user and device management alongside payroll

PLATFORM

Rippling Automation Studio

Rippling Payroll

Rippling HRIS

LOCATION

Canada

INDUSTRY

Hi-Tech

I'm pretty sure we would have taken twice and long and made 100% more mistakes if we hadn't worked with thePeopleStack team to implement Rippling

Mike

Founder

FAQ

What is fractional HR, and how does it differ from traditional HR services?

Fractional HR provides businesses with access to experienced HR professionals on a part-time or project basis, rather than hiring a full-time HR team. It offers flexibility, scalability, and cost savings while still delivering high-quality HR expertise tailored to your business needs.

Who can benefit from fractional HR services?

Fractional HR is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, startups, or organizations undergoing growth or transition. It’s especially beneficial for companies that need expert HR support but don't require a full-time HR team or want to optimize costs.

How do fractional HR services ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations?

Fractional HR professionals stay up-to-date with local, state, federal, and international labor laws. They use tools like Rippling to automate compliance tracking, manage documentation, and mitigate risks, ensuring your business operates within legal guidelines.

Can fractional HR services help with international workforce management?

Yes, fractional HR services are equipped to handle international payroll, benefits, and compliance, ensuring your remote or global teams are managed effectively and in compliance with local regulations.

How is fractional HR more cost-effective than hiring in-house HR staff?

Fractional HR allows businesses to pay only for the services they need, avoiding the costs associated with hiring, training, and maintaining full-time employees. This approach delivers expert-level support at a fraction of the cost, freeing up resources for other business priorities.

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