Hire a fractional VP People — hiring, performance, and culture
A fractional VP People runs hiring, performance, comp, and culture programs on 1–2 days per week — the operational people leader below a CHRO or under the CEO.
A fractional VP People costs $6k–$14k/mo ($150–$350/hr), typically works 1–3 days per week, and can be hired in about 48 hours through RecruitFractional — with no placement fee or percentage of compensation. Engagements run fractional, interim, or advisory.
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When to hire a fractional VP People
Most companies hire a fractional VP People when the founder or existing team can no longer own the people function at executive depth. Common triggers:
- You are growing from 20 to 100 people
- Hiring is inconsistent and offers slip
- Performance and comp aren't repeatable
- You need real onboarding, L&D, and manager training
- You have a People Ops manager but need a leader
What a fractional VP People owns
A fractional VP People operates as your accountable Vice President of People on a part-time basis. Typical scope:
- — Recruiting operations, sourcing, and offers
- — Performance, comp, and leveling
- — Onboarding, L&D, and manager training
- — Engagement, DEI, and culture programs
- — HR systems and compliance
- — People team hiring plan
Engagement models
Fractional (ongoing)
1–3 days per week on a recurring basis. Best when you need executive judgment in the business every week, but not a full-time hire yet.
Interim (full-time, fixed term)
Full-time coverage for 3–9 months. Best for a vacancy, a fundraise, an M&A event, or a turnaround.
Project / advisory
Scoped engagement (10–40 hours) tied to a specific deliverable — a plan, a system, a hire, a diligence.
How much does a fractional VP People cost?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a fractional VP People do?
- A fractional VP People runs recruiting, performance, comp, and culture programs on a part-time basis. They report to the CEO or CHRO.
- How much does a fractional VP People cost?
- Fractional VP People retainers typically run $6,000–$14,000 per month, or $150–$350 per hour.
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