Virginia-based • Serving clients nationwide

Reduce HR risk. Build compliant systems. Scale with confidence.

Shrum Consulting Group helps growing organizations strengthen HR documentation, manager capability, and compliance frameworks— without the overhead of a full-time HR department.

HR Compliance Audits Employee Handbooks Employee Relations Documentation Manager Training Fractional HR Advisory
📍 Norfolk, Virginia ⏱️ Response time: 24–48 hours 🔒 Confidentiality-first engagement
Lower legal exposure Reduce documentation and compliance gaps before they become claims.
Manager-ready systems Templates + training so leaders handle issues consistently.
Scalable operations Repeatable onboarding, performance, and ER workflows.

Services

Clear deliverables, defined scope, and compliance-first implementation—built to reduce risk and prevent preventable employee issues.

Ask about fit

HR Compliance Audit

Identify gaps across wage/hour, documentation, postings, onboarding, and manager practices.

  • Risk scoring + findings report
  • Priority action plan (30/60/90 days)
  • Policy and process recommendations

Employee Handbook + Policies

Practical policies aligned to federal and Virginia requirements, tailored to your operations.

  • Handbook draft + review cycle
  • At-will, EEO, harassment, leave, conduct
  • Acknowledgment and rollout guidance

Employee Relations Documentation System

Manager-ready templates that support consistent, defensible decisions.

  • Coaching memos, warnings, PIPs
  • Investigation notes and decision logs
  • Termination checklist and recordkeeping

Manager Training

Reduce risk and improve performance by training managers on what to do—and how to document it.

  • Coaching & documentation
  • Handling complaints & investigations
  • Wage/hour basics and common pitfalls

Performance Management Framework

Build measurable standards, review cadence, and documentation that supports accountability.

  • Role expectations and goal templates
  • Review forms + calibration guidance
  • PIP integration and escalation paths

Fractional HR Advisory

Ongoing support with defined response times, monthly scope, and predictable cost.

  • Monthly advisory hours included
  • Policy updates and ER guidance
  • Optional add-on projects

Industries Served

Operations-heavy and regulated environments often carry the highest HR risk. We focus where compliance and documentation matter most.

Special focus: compliance + documentation

Real Estate & Property Management

Documentation, training, and policies for brokerages, property managers, and service teams.

  • Admin staff wage/hour risk controls
  • Harassment reporting and investigations
  • Onboarding and performance systems

Manufacturing, Engineering & Operations

Compliance frameworks for hourly workforces, safety practices, and manager documentation.

  • Classification, timekeeping, overtime controls
  • Safety documentation and accountability
  • Progressive discipline and termination protocols

Construction & Trades

High-risk environments benefit from strong documentation and consistent manager practices.

  • Job descriptions and role expectations
  • Attendance, safety, and conduct policies
  • Manager training for consistent enforcement

Professional Services & Growing Teams

Implement lightweight systems to scale hiring, onboarding, performance, and culture.

  • Handbook and policy foundations
  • Performance management cadence
  • Employee relations escalation paths
Important: Shrum Consulting Group provides HR consulting and compliance support and does not provide legal advice. Clients are encouraged to consult legal counsel for final policy review when appropriate.

How It Works

A clear, repeatable process that protects your time and reduces surprises—while producing compliant, manager-ready deliverables.

Start here

1) Discover

We clarify your workforce size, structure, and highest-risk pain points.

  • 10–30 minute intake
  • Document request list
  • Scope confirmation

2) Diagnose

We assess gaps and define the most effective next actions.

  • Audit scorecard (if selected)
  • Policy/documentation gap map
  • Quick wins + priorities

3) Implement

We deliver templates, policies, and training designed for real managers to use.

  • Handbook/policy drafts
  • ER documentation system
  • Manager training (optional)

4) Sustain

Ongoing support to keep practices consistent and compliant as you grow.

  • Fractional advisory retainer
  • Quarterly reviews
  • Policy updates as needed

5) Protect

We emphasize documentation, consistency, and defensible decision-making.

  • Documentation standards
  • Investigation playbooks
  • Termination protocols

6) Scale

Build repeatable systems that reduce founder/owner HR load over time.

  • Onboarding and training flows
  • Performance management cadence
  • Manager enablement

Packages

Transparent starting ranges. Final pricing depends on workforce size, complexity, and urgency. Retainers include defined hours to protect scope.

Ask about employee-count pricing
Starter

Foundation Support

Best for small teams needing compliant basics.

$500–$1,000 /month
  • Handbook baseline + core policies
  • Limited email advisory
  • Quarterly compliance checklist
  • Defined monthly hours included
Ideal for: 1–15 employees
Enterprise

Fractional HR Executive

Strategic workforce advisory and governance.

$5,000+ /month
  • Compliance audits and risk governance
  • Leadership coaching + training
  • Workforce planning support
  • Process design and optimization
Ideal for: 75+ employees or regulated teams
Scope protection: Retainers include a defined number of advisory hours per month. Additional hours are available at an agreed hourly rate.

Contact

Request a free consultation or ask for the HR Risk Checklist. If you’re dealing with a sensitive issue, keep details high-level until we confirm scope and confidentiality.

24–48 hr response

Request a Consultation

Fill out the form and we’ll respond within 24–48 hours.

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Prefer email? Send a note to [email protected] with your employee count and what you need most.

What You’ll Get

We keep engagements structured and deliver manager-ready outputs.

  • Clear scope and deliverables (no surprise work)
  • Compliance-first documentation and training
  • Templates and workflows your team can actually use
  • Option to transition into fractional advisory
Disclaimer: HR consulting is not legal advice. For legal opinions or representation, consult a qualified attorney.
Location Norfolk, Virginia (Nationwide service available)
Typical start Audit → Documentation/Handbook → Fractional advisory