Usually the founder/CEO or ops lead. If you have an HR admin or a key manager, they can join too.

Free HR Audit for Startups | 30-Min People Ops Audit

Q: Is the audit really free?

Yes—free and no obligation. The goal is to give you clarity and a practical next-step plan.

Q: What should I prepare before the call?

Nothing heavy. If you have it, bring your headcount plan, current pain points, and any existing HR docs/process notes—but it’s not required.

Q: What will we cover in 30 minutes?

Your stage and goals, what’s breaking now, what’s creating risk, and what to prioritize over the next 90 days.

Q: Will I get a written summary?

Recommended. We can send a short recap of top gaps + next steps (implementation depends on your workflow).

Q: Can you help with urgent people issues?

Yes—select “Urgent” in the form. We’ll triage quickly and then help you put prevention systems in place.

Q: Do you provide legal advice?

No. We provide People Ops systems and guidance and can recommend legal coordination when needed.

What you’ll get in the audit

Top 3 People Ops gaps

What’s costing you time, creating risk, or hurting retention right now.

A prioritized 90-day roadmap

Quick wins + foundational systems, sequenced for your stage.

Clear next steps

What to do now vs later, and what support (if any) would help.

Is this audit for you?

This audit is a great fit if:

You’re hiring or planning to hire soon

HR is being handled by founders/ops and it’s starting to break

Performance, compensation, or manager consistency feels messy

You want clarity and structure without hiring full-time HR yet

You’ve had a “people issue” and you want prevention systems in place

Not the best fit if:

You’re looking for legal advice (we’re not a law firm)

You want a generic HR template dump (we focus on usable systems tailored to your reality)

How the audit works

Share context (2 minutes)

Fill out the quick form so we understand your stage and priorities.

30-minute call

We ask targeted questions and map what’s breaking first.

You leave with a plan

Top gaps + a prioritized roadmap + next steps (written summary recommended).

What happens after the audit

Do-it-yourself plan

If you just needed clarity, you’ll leave with a roadmap you can execute internally.

90-Day Sprint (Plan + Build)

Best if foundations are missing or hiring/performance needs fast stabilization.

Ongoing Fractional Head of People

Best if you want a steady partner to run and evolve People Ops as you scale.

Book Free 30-Min HR Audit

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What past clients say

Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"

What past clients say

Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"

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Free HR Audit FAQs

Is the audit really free?

What should I prepare before the call?

Who should attend?

What will we cover in 30 minutes?

Will I get a written summary?

Can you help with urgent people issues?

Do you provide legal advice?

Free HR Audit FAQs

Is the audit really free?

What should I prepare before the call?

Who should attend?

What will we cover in 30 minutes?

Will I get a written summary?

Can you help with urgent people issues?

Do you provide legal advice?

Ready for clarity?

Book your free 30-minute HR Audit and leave with a prioritized plan.

Book Free 30-Min HR Audit

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Ready for clarity?

Book your free 30-minute HR Audit and leave with a prioritized plan.

Book Free 30-Min HR Audit

Explore all services →

Ready for clarity?

Book your free 30-minute HR Audit and leave with a prioritized plan.

Book Free 30-Min HR Audit

Explore all services →