Sunrise People Strategies
HR that puts people first and actually gets things done.
Sunrise People Strategies partners with small and mid-size organizations to bring people-first HR expertise to the teams that need it most. Whether you need an ongoing partner or help with a specific project, we show up with warmth, strategy, and real-world experience. Including specialized support for federal contractors and OFCCP compliance.
About Sunrise People Strategies
Sunrise People Strategies was built on a straightforward belief: that how you treat people and how you run a business are not competing priorities. They're the same priority.We partner with small and mid-size organizations to bring people-first HR expertise to the teams that need it most with warmth, strategic depth, and a genuine commitment to getting it right.
What Guides Our Work
People-Centered Results
We believe that when organizations invest in their people with both wisdom and warmth, the results follow. Every recommendation we make is grounded in that belief.Integrity in Every Step
We say what we mean, recommend what we believe, and stay accountable to both the data and the people behind it. Trust is built one honest conversation at a time.Warmth Without Compromise
Caring deeply and thinking strategically are not in conflict. We bring both to every engagement because your people deserve both.
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Each notarized event: $10
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Meet Susan Sharp, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Founder & Principal Consultant, Sunrise People Strategies
Susan brings 15+ years of people operations expertise and an unshakeable belief that caring deeply and thinking strategically are not in conflict. She is the heart behind every SPS engagement showing up with warmth, honesty, and a real commitment to your people.SHRM-SCP • PHR • Florida Notary PublicSusan is commissioned as a Florida Notary Public.
Check out her 📖 Spotlight article on LinkedIn
How We Work Together
Every organization is different, and so is every engagement. SPS is designed to meet you where you are with the flexibility to be a steady, ongoing partner or to step in for exactly what you need right now.
People Advisory Retainer — Tier 1
15 hours per monthBest for early-stage companies, organizations without an HR function yet, or leadership teams that need a trusted advisor in their corner without heavy execution support.
Leadership advising and HR guidance
Policy questions and document review
Employee relations guidance
Compliance questions and risk awareness
This is where a lot of organizations take their first step toward people-first HR and it’s often exactly what they needed all along.
Fractional People Partner — Tier 2 - ⭐ Most Popular
35 hours per monthBest for companies with 30 to 150 employees that need both strategy and execution and don’t yet have a full-time HR leader to make it happen.
Manager coaching and support
Employee relations and investigations
Building HR systems and processes
Performance management
Policy and process design
Leadership partnership
Most clients land here. It’s the sweet spot between having real support and not overextending before you’re ready.
Embedded Fractional Head of People — Tier 3
70 hours per monthBest for organizations scaling quickly, navigating a temporary HR leadership gap, or preparing for a funding round or major organizational change.
Acting Head of People responsibilities
HR infrastructure buildout
Program development
Org design and leadership advising
Full people operations ownership
This is a deep, embedded partnership. You get a senior HR leader without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire.
Not sure which fits? That’s okay.
Let’s figure it out together.
Where We Go Deep
People-first doesn’t mean people-only. SPS brings strategic depth and genuine care to a focused set of specialties the areas where we can make the biggest difference for your organization and your people.
Employee Experience Design
Every employee’s journey tells a story about your organization. We help you make it a good one. From thoughtful onboarding and meaningful engagement touchpoints to stay strategies and respectful exits we build the experiences that show your people they matter, and that keep the right ones around.HR Compliance & People Operations
Compliance isn’t just about avoiding risk it’s about building a foundation your people can trust. We help organizations stay audit-ready and operationally sound, covering leave administration, policy development, recordkeeping, and the people operations infrastructure that holds everything together.Federal Contractor Compliance
Federal contractor HR requirements are a world of their own and getting them wrong carries real consequences. SPS brings working knowledge of OFCCP obligations, AAP development, and federal compliance standards to organizations that need a partner who understands the landscape and takes it seriously.Workplace Training & Facilitation
The best workplace cultures are built on how people treat each other every day. We develop and facilitate HR-led training sessions that give your teams real skills in feedback, communication, and conflict navigation delivered with the kind of warmth that actually makes people want to show up and engage.
What We Build
Here’s a look at the project work SPS takes on. If you need it done thoughtfully and done right, this is where we start:
Policy writing and employee handbook development
HR compliance audits and gap assessments
Federal contractor compliance and AAP development
Affirmative Action Plans (AAP)
Termination planning and separation support
Onboarding program design
Open enrollment facilitation and support
Workplace training and facilitation (custom or catalog)
HR Audits
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Reach out anyway. If it’s in our wheelhouse, we’ll tell you honestly. If it’s not, we’ll point you somewhere good.
We’d Love to Hear from You
If you're wondering whether SPS is the right fit, that's exactly the kind of conversation we love to have. There's no pressure and no pitch, just an honest conversation about what you're working on and whether we can help.
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