10+
Years Experience
SHRM-CP
Certified
Colorado
Based & Focused
People-First
HR Approach
Running a small business means wearing every hat. HR is usually the one you don’t want to wear.
Most small business owners handle human resources on instinct, until something goes wrong. A conflict that escalates. A policy that doesn't exist. A hire that didn't work out and no clear path forward.
You don't need a full HR department. You need a trusted partner for support and guidance.
HR support that's built around your business, not a template.
HR Haus works with Colorado small businesses, startups, and nonprofits at every stage, from getting the foundational pieces in place to navigating the day-to-day people complexities that come with growth.
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Employee handbooks and policy development
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Job descriptions and onboarding plans
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Conflict resolution and employee relations
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Mission, vision, and values alignment
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1:1 support focused on growth, communication, and workplace culture
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Employee engagement and wellness programs
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HR process audits and workflow improvements
Whether you need ongoing support or help with one specific challenge, HR Haus offers right-sized options that fit where you are.
Simple, transparent, no runaround.
Discovery Call
Free. We talk about where you are, what you need, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure, no pitch deck.
Single Consultations
Need a focused conversation? Book a 30 or 45-minute paid consultation for a specific challenge,situation, policy question, or decision you're working through.
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing HR partnership, approximately 10 hours per month. Shelly becomes your embedded HR resource, available when things come up and proactively helping you build the systems that prevent them.
HR Packages
One-time engagements covering the foundational pieces: employee handbook, job descriptions, key policies, and compliance setup. Right for startups and growing businesses building their HR infrastructure for the first time.
A people-first approach to HR that balances support with accountability.
Shelly Gainsley founded HR Haus after more than a decade building HR infrastructure at Colorado startups and nonprofits. She's seen what happens when HR is treated as a compliance function, and what becomes possible when it's treated as a people investment.
At HR Haus, every recommendation is built around one question: what does this person, and this team, actually need to thrive?
You'll work directly with Shelly. Just one experienced, credentialed HR professional who takes the time to understand your business before she advises you on it.
HR Haus works best with small businesses, startups, and nonprofits across Colorado that:
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Have fewer than 20 employees and can't justify a full-time HR hire
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Are carrying HR responsibilities themselves and know something is missing
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Value their people and want HR that reflects that
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Need someone they can trust, not just someone who sends them documents
If that sounds like you, let's talk.