HR for Startups
HR for Startups, from Seed to Scale
Recruitment
- Assistance with Job Descriptions
- Posting to Job Boards
- Sourcing - Passive & Targeted
- Screening Candidates
- Interview Coordination
HR Operations
- HRIS Implementation
- Benefit Plan Setup
- Payroll Configuration
- Offer Letters/Contracts
- Legal Compliance
Strategic Planning
- Organizational Design
- Compensation Programs
- Performance Management
- Learning & Development
- Values, Culture Design
Executive Partnership
- Executive Coaching
- Succession Planning
- Leadership Development
- HR Team Oversight
HR & Payroll Services
Recruitment
1-3 Jobs: $4,000
4-6 Jobs: $6,000
7-10 Jobs: $7,500
- Help with Job Descriptions
- Posting to Job Boards
- Sourcing: Passive/Targeted
- Screening of Candidates
- Interview Coordination
Basic Onboarding
$2,500 (1-10 EEs)
- Simple HRIS Implementation
- Benefit Plan Setup
- Offer Letter Templates
Advanced Onboarding
$5,500 (1-25 EEs)
- HRIS Implementation
- Benefit Plan Design
- Payroll Configuration
- Offer Letters/Contracts
- Legal Compliance
- 2 Hours of Executive Coaching
HR Audit
$2,500
- Federal, State & Local Compliance
- Policies and Procedures
- Plans and Contracts
Executive Partnership
$250/hr
- Executive Coaching
- Succession Planning
- Leadership Development
- HR Team Oversight
Strategic Planning
$180/hr
- Organizational Design
- Compensation Programs
- Performance Management
- Learning & Development
- Values, Culture Design
HR Partner Desk
$1,000 per month
(up to 6 hours of Partner time per month)
Why hire a full-time HR individual when you may not need them yet? Consider Burkland's HR Partner Support subscription service.
You'll get a dedicated and highly experienced People Partner to guide you and your employees in areas such as health benefits, performance management, hiring, and termination practices. Your Burkland People Partner can also help you stay compliant with Federal, State, and Local laws.
Total Rewards
$3,000
Create Compensation Plans:
Succession Planning | Leadership Development | HR Team Oversight
Market Compensation Analysis:
Aligning Industry Market Trends | Job Leveling
Frequently Asked Questions
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What HR and payroll services does Burkland provide?
We handle payroll processing, employee onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, and day-to-day people operations. Our goal is to keep your team supported and your company compliant.
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What payroll systems do you support?
We work with leading platforms like Gusto, Rippling, ADP, TriNet, and more. We’ll help you set up, optimize, and integrate the system that best fits your startup.
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Can Burkland manage payroll for remote and distributed teams?
Yes. We run payroll for startups with employees and contractors across multiple states and countries, making sure you stay compliant everywhere you operate.
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Do you handle employee benefits and insurance?
Yes. Our team can manage benefits setup, administration, and compliance, including health insurance, retirement plans, equity plans, and other perks that attract and retain talent.
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How does Burkland help with HR compliance?
We track ever-changing employment laws and ensure your company stays compliant with state and federal regulations, including wage and hour rules, worker classification, and required filings.
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Do you provide employee onboarding support?
Yes. We streamline the entire onboarding process, handling everything from offer letters and I-9 verification to payroll setup, benefits enrollment, and compliance paperwork. We also help establish clear HR policies and workflows, so new hires feel supported and your team scales smoothly from day one.
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Can Burkland support contractor management and 1099s?
Definitely. We help classify, pay, and track contractors correctly, and prepare 1099 filings to keep you in compliance.
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Will we have a dedicated HR/payroll contact?
Yes. You’ll work with a dedicated account lead who knows your business and serves as your main point of contact. Behind them, you’ll have the support of Burkland’s entire team—including tax, accounting, CFOs, and strategic finance professionals—so you get integrated answers and solutions from across the finance and people stack.
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How quickly can Burkland get payroll up and running?
We can usually set up or transition your payroll system in just a couple of weeks, minimizing disruption for your team.