HR Infrastructure that Scales with You.

Fractional HR for early-stage AI and tech startups. Build the people systems that let you grow without chaos.

Most AI startups break at 15 to 25 people. Not because of the product. Because people systems can’t keep up.

We fix that before it breaks you.

Strategic HR Consulting
Built for Performance.

Operates across five core areas of HR and executive people strategy.

Compensation &
Equity Strategy

  • Comp frameworks that don’t blow your budget

  • Equity structure and option grants

  • Competitive benchmarking for AI talent

  • Offer negotiation strategy

Organization &
Hiring Structure

  • Hiring process that doesn’t drain founder’s time

  • Org design that scales without re-orgs

  • Role definition & leveling

  • Team structure for 0–50 people

Fractional CHRO & Executive Advisory

  • Strategic HR leadership without full-time hire

  • Founder coaching on people decisions

  • Board-level people strategy

  • Leadership team structure

Founder Coaching & Leadership Development

  • Coaching for first-time founders scaling teams

  • Leadership transition
    (founder → executive team)

  • Building high-performance culture

  • Navigating difficult people decisions

HR Operations & Compliance Setup

  • Building HR infrastructure from scratch

  • Employment law compliance for startups

  • Policy and handbook creation

  • Payroll and benefits setup

Human Infrastructure for High-Growth AI Teams.

We design the compensation, hiring, and leadership systems that keep scaling companies aligned and investor-ready.

You’re a Fit If:

  • You just raised and need to hire 10+ people in the next 6 months

  • Your comp structure is inconsistent or nonexistent

  • You’re unsure how to structure equity or set salaries for AI talent

  • Hiring is taking too much of your time as a founder

  • You need strategic HR guidance, but can’t justify a full-time CHRO

Big Company Infrastructure. Startup Speed.

10 years leading HR strategy at Kaiser Permanente (300,000+ employees). Now helping AI founders scale without breaking their people systems.

No corporate bloat.

No slow processes.

No transactional consulting.

Just clean systems, clear decisions, and the infrastructure that lets you scale fast.

Let’s Strengthen Your HR Strategy

Executive-level HR consulting for businesses ready to operate with clarity and control.

Scale with structure. Lead with confidence. We’ll do the rest.

Submit your information below to connect with Bacus Consulting and explore how to stabilize operations, reduce risk, and strengthen executive decision-making.

We look forward to serving you.

 

Office Hours:

Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Phone Number:

(415) 906-0123

Email Us:

contact@bacushr.com