Ready to Treat People Strategy As
Seriously As Business Strategy?
Strategic HR counsel for executives who know their people are their competitive advantage
This is for you if any of this sounds familiar:
❌ You've Googled "how to terminate someone" at 11 PM
❌ Your best performers are leaving while problem employees stay
❌ You're managing legal risks with hope instead of strategy
❌ A complaint landed on your desk and you're not sure you handled it right
❌ You keep putting off difficult decisions because you don't want to make them worse
You’re not failing - you’ve just outgrown DIY HR.
What You Get When We Work Together
✅ Strategic resolution of complex HR issues
✅ Systems that prevent problems, not just document them
✅ Executive-level counsel for high-stakes decisions
✅ HRIS implementation that delivers actionable insights
✅ Culture strategies that drive retention and results
Three Ways I Work With You:
🔥 Crisis Management - Strategic resolution of complaints, terminations, and legal issues with documentation that protects your business
🏗️ Strategic Systems - Culture strategies, HRIS implementation, and frameworks that turn HR from a cost center into competitive advantage
🤝 Executive Partnership - Ongoing strategic counsel when you need executive-level thinking on complex people decisions
Imagine This
✔️ You know exactly how to handle tough employee issues - without legal risk
✔️ Your hiring and onboarding are smooth, repeatable, and stress-free
✔️ You feel confident about your policies, processes, and protections
✔️ Your team runs without chaos - and without needing you in every problem
That’s what I help you build. Quietly. Effectively. Without fluff.
🕐 One expert HR hour per month
Use it for whatever matters most.
💬 Clear answers in plain language
Not legalese or HR jargon.
🤝 Flexible support
Need more time? Add it as needed.
✅ Done-for-you guidance
Not just advice, but actual solutions.
About Me
I’m Kelly Murphy, Founder of Lean in HR.
When HR turns into a headache, I’m the one business owners call.
Small business leaders don’t reach out when everything’s smooth - they call me when things are messy, risky, or about to explode.
When a compliance mistake could cost thousands.
When a trusted “HR person” is suddenly out of their depth.
When DIY handbooks and Google templates fall apart in the real world.
That’s where I step in - cutting through the chaos, fixing what’s broken, and giving business owners confidence that their people and their business are protected.
Who This Is Perfect For
Hiring & Growing Quickly
Without internal HR
Tired of Googling, Guessing
Or hoping you’re
“doing it right”
Ready to
Lead Your Team
With less stress
and more confidence
“Kelly brings an impressive combination of HR expertise and compassionate leadership. Her ability to navigate the complexities of HR in the nonprofit sector, where resources can be limited, is a testament to her creativity and dedication. Kelly is one of the most talented HR professionals I’ve had the pleasure of working with.”