I’m Carolina, and I believe HR works best when people feel seen and supported.
Over my 20+ years in HR, I’ve helped organizations grow by leading with empathy, building trust, and designing people-first systems that help teams work better together.
Why partner with an HR Consultant?
Expert HR guidance without the cost of a full-time HR manager.
Peace of mind knowing your people operations and compliance are handled the right way.
Fewer employee headaches from clear policies to smooth conflict resolution.
A stronger company culture that attracts and keeps great talent.
Better hires, communication, and performance through structured HR support.
Protection from costly HR mistakes that can slow growth or risk compliance.
Practical HR support made simple
Each service is crafted to help your business hire confidently, onboard smoothly, and care for your people, wherever you work.
Building HR Foundations for Small Teams
Establish your first HR structure—creating policies, job descriptions, onboarding templates, and compliance documentation to help you scale your company.
Coaching Managers Through Workplace Change
Provide hands-on guidance with conflict-resolution, documentation, performance issues and more to department heads, helping them lead with empathy and maintain team trust.
Revamping Employee Handbooks for compliance
Update your employee handbook, ensuring policies met state and federal laws while improving clarity and tone for employees and managers alike. Available in English and Spanish.
Recruiting Framework for Small Businesses
Develop recruiting and interviewing tools—including job descriptions, interview guides, and offer templates—that help businesses hire faster and more effectively.
Streamlining Onboarding Programs
A well designed onboarding process can help reduce ramp-up time by 40% and improve new hire satisfaction through consistent training and feedback.
HR as a Business Partner
Many businesses don’t need a full-time HR department—they need a trusted partner who understands their business, protects it, and helps it grow. I work with owners and leaders to build healthy workplaces, improve performance, and reduce risk so they can stay focused on running their business.
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Fractional HR Partner
Best for small companies who want ongoing, part time HR support in the areas of strategy, employee relations, compliance oversight, recruiting guidance and other HR areas including payroll and benefits management.
Flexible Ways to Work Together
On-Call HR Support
For companies that want help “as issues come up”. Expert HR guidance via phone call/email + support on employee situations.
HR Projects
Ideal for companies with a specific need such as handbooks, performance management, job descriptions, onboarding and audits.
About Carolina
Over time, I have supported leaders across different industries—from hospitality, manufacturing, and healthcare to small business consulting—guiding companies through growth, compliance, and cultural transformation. As founder of HR Freelancer, I partner with small and mid-size businesses in the Chicagoland area and beyond to build or revitalize their HR infrastructure, delivering remote, flexible solutions that help leaders streamline processes, reduce risk, and develop practical systems that sustain long-term success.
Ready to get started?
Let’s build a people-first foundation for your team.