Experienced humans.
Exceptional resources.
We’re an HR firm that makes work better. How? By filling in the HR gaps that small and midsize organizations have today and working together to build sustainable people practices for tomorrow.
Not sure where to start?
Don't worry, our people strategists have you covered. They'll help you find the right solution for your needs.
Years of experience
And counting. Our network of expertise continues to grow.
Organizations served
We work with clients big and small, across industries and across the country.
Great Place to Work®
We preach what we practice. We're a certified Great Place to Work.



At HR Collaborative, we know what you're going through.
We've put out our fair share of 4 pm Friday fires, launched more initiatives than we can count, and grown companies from 10s of employees to 1000s.
We came together as a collaborative to pool our experience and knowledge to help organizations thrive.
Wherever you're at, we'll meet you there. And together, we'll take your HR to new heights.
A few of our clients
Nate Koetje, CEO
Feyen Zylstra
HRC was a good fit for us because they hit the ground running. I found their process to be complete and well-thought-out. What I appreciated is their willingness to look at what our expectations were and what we needed for our business, versus them telling me what I needed.
Beverly Grant, Interim CEO
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's
It was an absolute pleasure working with HR Collaborative! They were top-notch from the beginning to the end of our relationship. The process our agency experienced was thorough, comprehensive, and allowed for HR visioning and possibilities of our agency to be realized. I would recommend HRC for all your human resource needs. Thank you, HRC!
Michael Kunzler, Managing Partner
The C2 Group
We've had a handful of thorny situations arising out of the COVID-19 mess, and [Stephanie] handled each with grace and urgency. She's teaching our team how to apply HR best practices and she's making a big difference. We're grateful for her focus and hard work.
Associate VP for HR
Grand Valley State University
In the changing landscape of Human Resources in higher education, HR Collaborative has helped GVSU HR respond to the changing talent demands of the institution. I view the HR Collaborative team as an extension of my HR team. With their expertise, high level of responsiveness, and professionalism, they help me extend the impact of what human resources can deliver to the community.
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