Fractional HR That Feels In-House
Get your time back, stay compliant, and lead with confidence.
You didn’t start your business to drown in handbooks and payroll spreadsheets.
But when you’re growing fast, HR quickly becomes more than you can (or want to) handle.
That’s where we come in.
At Corel Consulting, we give small and mid-sized businesses fractional HR support that feels in-house. When you’re not focused on all the admin tasks that come with human resources management, you can spend more time steering towards growth with both hands on the wheel.
You Don’t Need a Full-Time HR Department, Just the Right HR Partner
As your business scales, so do your people challenges:
Onboarding new hires while juggling payroll deadlines
Handling employee issues without clear policies
Worrying if you’re compliant in every state you operate
Losing time and energy to HR fires that never seem to end
You deserve HR that works as hard as you do (without adding a full-time salary to your books).
Your People-First HR Partner in Columbus, OH (and Beyond)
We’re not a call center, and we’re definitely not one-size-fits-all. We’re the partner who sits at your (virtual) table, sleeves rolled, ready to listen.
Corel Consulting is a Columbus-based people-first HR partner that embeds directly into your systems and culture. We show up like an in-house fractional team member. You’ll get dedicated, senior-level HR leadership that’s proactive, clear, and genuinely invested in your success.
Our consultants bring decades of experience in compliance, employee relations, and talent strategy along with something rare in outsourced HR: a human touch.
Working With Us is Easy!
#1 - Schedule a Discovery Call
Tell us where things feel stuck and what support you need.
#2 - Get a Clear, Tailored Plan
We outline your HR priorities and create a scalable roadmap that fits your business.
#3 - Grow with Confidence
We embed into your team, manage HR seamlessly, and keep you updated every step of the way.
Our Fractional HR Services
We handle the day-to-day details and the long-term strategy. Every engagement is customized to your systems.
HR Outsourcing: Compliance, policies, onboarding, culture, and employee relations.
Payroll Administration: Processing, deductions, and reporting (error-free and audit-ready).
Recruiting & Talent Solutions: From job descriptions to final interviews, we help you hire faster and smarter.
Strategic HR Consulting: Organizational design, leadership coaching, compensation strategy, and retention planning.
When You Partner With Corel, HR Starts to Feel Easy
Without clear HR systems, small issues can become big ones. Compliance fines, payroll errors, culture breakdowns, or turnover slows your momentum. Let’s be honest…you don’t need another fire to put out. You need a trustworthy HR partner who keeps things running smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fractional HR in Columbus, OH
What is fractional HR?
Fractional HR gives your business professional human resources support without hiring a full-time employee. Instead, you get access to an experienced HR consultant who works as part of your team—managing compliance, payroll, and people operations on a flexible, scalable basis.
How is fractional HR different from outsourcing?
Traditional outsourcing often means handing tasks to a third party. Fractional HR is different, it’s partnership-based. At Corel, we embed into your systems, use your communication tools, and operate like an in-house HR team member. You get personal support, not a disconnected service.
Who is fractional HR best for?
Fractional HR is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses with 10–250 employees that need HR expertise but can’t justify a full-time hire. It’s perfect for growing companies, teams with HR turnover, or leaders who want to stay compliant while focusing on business growth.
What services are included in fractional HR?
Corel’s fractional HR services include compliance and policy management, employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, payroll administration, recruiting support, and culture strategy. Every engagement is customized to your business goals and growth stage.
Can Corel help with payroll and recruiting too?
Yes. In addition to HR outsourcing, we offer payroll administration and talent acquisition services so your people operations stay seamless from hire to paycheck. We also provide strategy and leadership support through our upcoming platform, CorePay.
How much does fractional HR cost?
Pricing depends on your company size, employee headcount, and scope of support. Most small businesses find fractional HR to be significantly more affordable than hiring a full-time HR manager. Corel provides transparent, monthly pricing with no long-term contracts.
Is Corel Consulting based in Ohio or do you serve clients nationwide?
We’re headquartered in Ohio but serve clients across the U.S. Our team spans multiple time zones, making it easy to support businesses wherever they’re located. We bring state-by-state compliance expertise to every partnership.
Why choose Corel Consulting over a PEO or HR software company?
PEOs and HR platforms can be helpful, but they’re often rigid or impersonal. Corel combines the technology of modern HR systems with the care and strategy of real humans. We don’t just provide software; we provide partnership, expertise, and proactive communication.
What makes Corel Consulting different from other HR companies?
We’re not corporate or cookie-cutter. Corel was built by a founder who believes HR should be human, flexible, and accessible. Our consultants work like part of your team and are genuinely invested in your success.