Fractional Head of People

Senior HR leadership without the cost of a full-time HR Director

MiloHR provides fractional Head of People support to growing businesses that need experienced HR leadership but do not yet require a full-time senior hire.

This model gives founders and leadership teams access to strategic HR expertise while keeping costs flexible and aligned with the size and stage of the business.

When businesses typically need fractional HR leadership

Companies often reach a point where people challenges start to slow growth. This is usually when:

  • The business is growing quickly and hiring is becoming harder to manage

  • Managers need more support handling people issues and performance conversations

  • Policies, contracts and HR systems are inconsistent or outdated

  • Leadership wants better visibility of workforce data and people risks

  • Recruitment, onboarding and performance management lack structure

A fractional Head of People helps bring clarity, structure and leadership to these areas.

  • Aligning people priorities with business growth plans and leadership objectives.

  • Improving hiring quality, strengthening recruitment processes and supporting senior hiring.

  • Introducing clearer team structures, role definitions and progression frameworks.

  • Implementing structured performance management and supporting managers to lead effectively.

  • Designing compensation and benefits structures that are competitive and sustainable.

  • Implementing HRIS platforms, improving reporting and building scalable people processes.

  • Providing guidance on complex employee relations matters and ensuring compliance with employment law.

What miloHR delivers

Fractional Head of People support combines strategic guidance with hands-on delivery.

How the model works

Fractional support is typically delivered between 1–3 days per week, depending on the needs of the business.

This allows companies to benefit from senior HR leadership while maintaining flexibility as the organisation grows. This includes;

  • Regular leadership team involvement

  • Strategic HR planning and advisory

  • Hands-on delivery of HR initiatives

  • Ongoing support for managers and hiring decisions

Need experienced HR leadership without the cost of a full-time hire?

Get in touch to discuss how fractional Head of People support could help your business.