Strategic HR Leadership, Without the Full-Time Overhead
Your company is scaling. Your people strategy needs to keep up. I partner with growing organizations as a Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), bringing executive-level HR leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
About Me
I am Latonya Howell, a strategic HR executive with 16+ years of experience building and leading HR functions at the executive level. I am a certified Global Chief People Officer, a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional, and a board-certified professional coach through the International Coaching Federation. I also teach graduate-level HR and employment law, which keeps me current on the compliance landscape every growing company has to navigate. I have guided organizations through IPO readiness, built HR infrastructure from the ground up, and sat at the executive table as a strategic partner to CEOs and founders across multiple industries. This is what I bring to every engagement.
Your Company Is Scaling. Your People Strategy Needs to Keep Up.
As your organization grows, the decisions you make about people, compensation, culture, and compliance become higher stakes. Most growing companies reach a point where ad hoc HR decisions stop working but hiring a full-time Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is not yet the right move financially or operationally.
That is where a Fractional CHRO comes in. A Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer provides the same executive-level people strategy as a full-time hire, on a part-time or project basis, at a fraction of the cost. This is not outsourced HR administration. This is strategic leadership embedded in your team.
I do not advise from the outside. I build with your leadership team from the inside.
Areas of Focus
HR Infrastructure & People Operations
Building the systems, policies, and processes that let your people function scale without breaking as headcount grows.
IPO Readiness & HR Due Diligence
Leading the HR workstream through IPO preparation, including compliance alignment, policy infrastructure, compensation structure, and workforce planning to meet the regulatory and operational standards of a public company.
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Executive Hiring
Designing hiring strategy and leading executive-level searches that bring in the right leadership at the right time.
Compensation Structure & Total Rewards
Design Building pay bands, total rewards philosophy, and compensation strategy that keeps you competitive and internally equitable as you grow.
Culture Development & Employee Engagement
Treating culture as a business strategy, not a values statement, with practical frameworks for retention and engagement.
Compliance, Risk Management & Policy Development
Identifying compliance exposure before it becomes a legal or financial liability, and building policy infrastructure that protects your company.
Leadership Team Development & Organizational Design
Structuring leadership teams to operate effectively as the organization scales.
HR Technology Implementation & Optimization
Selecting and implementing the right HR systems for your size and stage, without overbuilding or underbuilding your tech stack.
AI Integration & HR Automation
Designing and implementing AI-powered workflows that streamline recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations, so your team spends less time on administration and more time on strategy.
Who I Work With
My clients are founders, CEOs, and leadership teams at growing companies who are ready to treat their people strategy as a business strategy, not an afterthought. If your organization is scaling past the point where ad hoc HR decisions are sustainable, but you are not yet ready for a full-time executive HR hire, this is built for you.
Why Howell HR Advisory
16+ years of executive HR leadership across the botanical wellness, technology, food and beverage, financial services, manufacturing, and senior living industries. I have built HR functions from the ground up, led organizations through IPO readiness, and sat at the executive table driving long-range scale strategy. I hold a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional credential, a Global Chief People Officer designation, and a board-certified coaching credential through the International Coaching Federation. I also teach graduate-level HR and employment law, which means I am current on the compliance landscape your company has to navigate, not just credentialed on paper. I bring practical experience integrating AI into HR workflows, from AI-enabled hiring frameworks to automated onboarding and performance systems, so your people operations run smarter, not just harder. I bring that same depth to every engagement, scoped to where your organization actually is right now.
FAQs
What is a fractional Chief Human Resources Officer?
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A fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is an experienced HR executive who provides part-time or project-based strategic HR leadership to a company, offering the same caliber of guidance as a full-time CHRO at a fraction of the cost.
How is a fractional CHRO different from an HR consultant?
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A fractional CHRO operates at the executive leadership level, embedded in strategic decision-making alongside your leadership team, rather than providing task-based or administrative HR support from the outside.
What size company benefits from a fractional CHRO?
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Companies that are scaling quickly but are not yet ready for the cost or commitment of a full-time executive HR hire are the best fit. Most clients are between 20 and 200 employees and growing fast.
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How do I get started with Howell HR Advisory?
What does a fractional CHRO engagement typically include?
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Engagements are scoped individually but commonly include talent strategy, compensation design, culture development, compliance support, and organizational design, delivered on a retainer or project basis.
Every engagement begins with a complimentary executive consultation to assess fit and scope. Book yours using the link on this page.
Ready to Build Your People Strategy?
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