Current Elite Members
Monyca Brown
Who I am & What I Do
I provide behind-the-scenes operational and project support to HR consultants who are balancing multiple priorities. From developing polished decks and client communications to creating handbooks and HR documentation, I help consultants stay organized, efficient, and ready to grow. When businesses need strategic HR support, I also serve as their trusted Fractional HR partner.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
Being a member of HR4HR has connected me with a powerful network of HR professionals and consultants. The community has provided me with valuable insights, resources, and opportunities for collaboration. The group’s collective expertise has been a game-changer, allowing me to expand my reach and grow my consulting business, while maintaining the support of like-minded professionals.
What Makes Me Unique
I offer a rare blend of operational support and strategic HR consulting. I serve as an extra set of hands for HR consultants who are managing it all, and as a Fractional HR partner for business owners who need expert HR guidance without hiring in-house. Whether I’m managing back-end operations, leading projects, or stepping in as HR for a client, my approach is flexible, efficient, and fully aligned with each client’s goals.
Janee Irvin
Who I am & What I Do
I am an HR and Labor Relations professional with deep experience supporting complex, unionized, and non-union environments. My background spans Mergers & Acquisitions, Labor Relations, Compliance, Risk Management, Recruitment, Leave of Absence Management, and Performance Management. I’ve spent my career building fair, consistent, and legally sound practices that strengthen workplaces, elevate leadership, and support positive employer–employee relationships.
With a foundation that includes multiple college degrees, I combine academic rigor with hands-on operational experience. Over the years, I’ve led major collective bargaining negotiations, resolved high-level grievances, created HR frameworks from the ground up, and partnered with executives to drive outcomes that align with both business goals and labor obligations.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
Being part of HR4HR gives me access to a dynamic community of HR leaders who truly understand the complexities of driving people strategy at an executive level. It’s more than sharing best practices—it's having a circle of trusted professionals who challenge my thinking, keep me grounded in real-world solutions, and help me stay ahead of emerging compliance and labor trends.
What Makes Me Unique
I provide strategic, dependable, and high-quality consulting that allows businesses to manage their people operations with confidence, clarity, and compliance. My approach is grounded in professionalism, fairness, and a strong understanding of how to protect organizations while maintaining trust and integrity with their workforce. I help organizations solve complex HR and Labor Relations issues — so leaders can focus on running their business, and employees can feel supported, respected, and heard.
Michelle Slobig
Founder
Who I am & What I Do
My focus is to partner with small and growing organizations by offering leadership training, employee development, coaching, and practical HR templates. Because many small businesses struggle with compliance, talent development, and HR systems, I bring both strategic and technical support (including HRIS setup) to assist with building up employees and leaders so companies can grow stronger. I lead with integrity, clarity, and compassion.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
HR4HR has connected me with a strong network of HR professionals and practical resources that strengthen my practice and keep me current with evolving trends and compliance requirements. It’s also given me encouragement and support as I grow my consulting business—making me feel part of a professional community that truly understands HR.
What Makes Me Unique
My focus is on strengthening workplace culture by building up both employees and leaders. I bring together HR expertise and HRIS technical skills to deliver clarity, strategy, and systems that help businesses thrive. Inspired by the motorcycle community, I carry forward resilience, grit, and connection which are the same values I strive to help companies cultivate.
Erin Eilers
Founder & CEO
Who I am & What I Do
I help business owners sleep at night by keeping them compliant, protected, and confident in their people practices. With over 25 years of experience and a Master’s in Employment Law, I specialize in building HR structures that prevent legal headaches before they happen. Unlike big-box PEOs, I offer tailored, hands-on support so leaders get the expertise they need—without losing control of their culture.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
Being part of HR4HR connects me to a powerhouse network of peers who understand the unique challenges of leading HR at the highest level. It’s not just about knowledge-sharing—it’s about having trusted colleagues who push me to stay sharp, innovative, and always one step ahead on compliance trends.
What Makes Me Unique
My consulting firm isn’t just about policy manuals and compliance checklists—it’s about protecting businesses from becoming tomorrow’s lawsuit headline. I bring a straight-talk, no-fluff approach that makes HR not just a necessary function, but a competitive advantage. And yes, I can make compliance sound (almost) fun.
Gayle Fainstein
Founder & CEO
Who I am & What I Do
I work with founders and executive leaders who are tired of being the default person for every HR matter. I partner with you behind the scenes to take pressure off your plate, supporting your managers, answering the day-to-day people matters & questions, and putting simple structures in place so your team can run with more clarity and less handholding. You stay focused on growth and your people stay supported without it all landing on your desk.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
One of the main reasons I joined is because working as a solo consultant can feel isolating at times. I see HR4HR as the best of both worlds. I get the autonomy I love while also feeling like I have coworkers again. It’s great to be able to bounce around ideas, learn about new trends, and stay on top of what’s happening out there. Being part of this group will make the work feel a lot less lonely and a lot more connected.
What Makes Me Unique
I don't do "black and white HR." I try hard to bring empathy and humor to my interactions while helping leaders navigate the gray with confidence.
Rene Gonzalez
SHRM-SCP
Who I am & What I Do
I am a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 30 years of experience helping organizations build cultures that inspire innovation, performance, and engagement. I’ve led strategic HR initiatives across industries including technology, manufacturing, hospitality, financial services, and nonprofit sectors—aligning people strategies with business goals to drive measurable results. My work focuses on talent development, workforce planning, leadership coaching, and organizational transformation, partnering with executives to strengthen teams and navigate change effectively. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives, I specialize in uniting multi-generational teams, guiding complex change, and cultivating high-performing workplaces.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
Having a community of HR pros to turn to is extremely motivating for me. Being on my own, I often feel I can't take on certain projects because I don't have the background to best serve that project. Now, being part of HR4HR provides me with a selection of HR professionals with varying backgrounds that I can lean on for support or hand the project to so I can build lasting relationships with my clients.
What Makes Me Unique
I have done extensive study on the differences between the multiple generational groups in the workforce today. With Gen Z quickly making its mark on companies that are still functioning in older mindsets, I have the ability to help companies find a symbiotic solution that allows them to build on their differences and create cohesive work groups.
Alicia Osborne
Who I am & What I Do
I provide specialized HR consulting focusing on benefits administration, compliance, and training. By stepping in during staffing gaps, I help organizations avoid costly delays, compliance risks, and recruitment strain. I am also able to provide support in all areas of HR (recruitment, employment, employee relations, leave, workers' compensation, FMLA, ADA, etc.) having worked progressively increased my HR expertise over 19+ years.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
Having a support system, a team of experts to consult with from all areas of HR has been invaluable. Knowing I can reach out to a fellow HR professional and receive expert support provides peace of mind for not only me, but lends to the confidence in providing support above and beyond to my clients.
What Makes Me Unique
I am a multicultural and multilingual Latina who enjoys learning and growing and imparting all the knowledge I gain. I love Human Resources and look forward to providing support and assistance to my fellow Elites and our clients.
Ammie Micheals
Who I am & What I Do
I’m an experienced HR consultant and business advisor with two decades of expertise. I specialize in providing fractional HR solutions that help small businesses and startups stay compliant, strengthen their teams, and uncover hidden cost savings.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
Being a member of HR4HR has been invaluable to me as a fractional HR consultant. The community’s collective expertise, shared resources, and collaborative discussions keep me ahead of emerging trends and best practices. HR4HR provides not only practical tools and multi-state insights but also a trusted network of peers who inspire and support one another enhancing the value I deliver to every client.
What Makes Me Unique
What makes me different is how personal the work is to me. I don’t just show up as an HR consultant, I become part of your team. I focus on real connection, understanding your business and your people before offering solutions. Clients work with me because I’m straightforward, dependable, and genuinely invested in helping them build healthy, high-performing teams. My approach is practical, not corporate and you get honest guidance, steady partnership, and HR strategies that actually fit your world, not someone else’s template.
Tony Ware
Who I am & What I Do
I’m the Owner & Principal Consultant of RevUp HR, where I partner with organizations to build intentional people strategies, strengthen HR operations, and support leaders navigating growth and change.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
As a solo fractional HR practitioner, I deeply value HR4HR as a true team environment—one where executive-level HR professionals come together to share best practices, exchange thought leadership, and strengthen our collective impact. HR4HR not only provides a supportive professional community but also a trusted referral network that generates warm leads and meaningful partnership opportunities.
What Makes Me Unique
My HR career spans the public, non-profit, and private sectors across industries such as education, conflict resolution/peacebuilding, public relations, economic development, and wildlife conservation. This breadth of experience allows me to craft tailored, high-impact HR solutions for diverse organizational needs. I’ve also served as an HR department of one and launched two HR functions from the ground up—experience that sharpened my strategic thinking, operational strength, and ability to guide small and mid-size organizations through transformative growth.
Dawn Moynihan
Who I am & What I Do
I’m a senior Human Resources and People Operations leader with 15+ years of experience building, fixing, and scaling HR functions across healthcare, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, tech, retail, and professional services. I specialize in the unsexy but mission-critical side of HR—operations, compliance, employee relations, HR systems, payroll, benefits, and governance—while never losing sight of the human experience behind the process.
I’ve led HR through growth, restructuring, acquisitions, compliance audits, system implementations, and high-stakes employee relations moments. I’m the person leaders call when things are complex, sensitive, or need to be built the right way from the ground up.
What I bring to the HR4HR community is real-world insight grounded in hands-on HR leadership, not just theoretical frameworks. I offer deep expertise across HR operations, compliance, employee relations, and systems, along with a pragmatic, calm approach to navigating high-risk or emotionally charged situations. I’m passionate about mentoring HR professionals as they navigate growth, burnout, career pivots, and leadership transitions, and I strongly believe HR can be both operationally excellent and deeply human. I’m here to talk about what actually works, what we wish someone had told us earlier, and how to build sustainable HR careers while doing meaningful work.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
HR can be isolating. We’re expected to have answers, manage risk, support leaders, and care for employees—often without a safe place to ask questions or say, “This is hard.”
HR4HR matters because it creates a space for HR professionals to learn from each other, support each other, and grow together—without judgment or posturing. I believe deeply that better HR leaders are built through shared experience, honest conversation, and practical insight, not just certifications or theory.
What Makes Me Unique
I’ve sat at the intersection of strategy and execution my entire career. I can design the roadmap—and I can also roll up my sleeves to fix payroll issues, rewrite policies, lead investigations, or coach a struggling manager.
I’m also a founder (10 HR Lessons), a lifelong learner, and someone who believes resilience, discipline, and empathy are leadership skills—inside and outside of HR.
Carla Hanks
Who I am & What I Do
I am a Fractional HR Services Leader with more than 25 years of comprehensive human resources experience. I partner with organizations across industries to ensure compliance, strengthen workplace culture, and increase employee engagement. I serve as a trusted HR resource for businesses that recognize the need for expert support but lack the time or internal infrastructure to manage HR effectively. Her areas of specialization include relationship building, employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR training.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
As an Elite Member of HR4HR, I have had the opportunity to connect with HR professionals across the country. Each meeting provides valuable insight and expanded perspective, particularly in areas of HR that may fall outside my primary focus. HR4HR offers a collaborative environment where experienced practitioners share expertise and best practices. I look forward to continuing to grow my professional network alongside innovative and forward-thinking members.
What Makes Me Unique
Relationship building is at the core of my work. From frontline employees to C-suite leadership, I focus on developing strong, sustainable partnerships that support and advance an organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals. Through Hanks HRM Solutions, LLC, my objective is to deliver expert HR guidance in a practical, business-focused manner that promotes organizational growth while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
Brendan Grech
Who I am & What I Do
I’m an Organizational Psychology practitioner and strategic HR partner who helps organizations grow by developing both their people and the systems that support them. Based in Atlanta, I work with organizations across the country as the Founder and Principal HR Partner of Heroic HR Partners, providing fractional HR leadership and Organizational Development support that goes beyond day-to-day HR administration.
With a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, I apply the principles of psychology to real business challenges helping leaders better understand behavior, motivation, and team dynamics so they can build cultures that drive engagement, accountability, and profitable growth. My work blends compliance, culture, and strategy, supporting business owners and internal HR teams who want a thoughtful, people-centered approach that still delivers measurable results.
I am SHRM-SCP certified and SHRM-certified in Workplace Investigations, ensuring organizations are supported with both strategic insight and sound, defensible HR practices.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
HR4HR is a strong, trusted community for HR professionals who want to stay current, connected, and supported in a rapidly evolving profession. From my perspective, the value of HR4HR lies in its focus on collaboration helping members stay on top of emerging HR trends and employment law while actively sharing knowledge, experience, and practical solutions.
The community creates space for HR professionals to lean on one another, ask meaningful questions, and lend their expertise in ways that elevate the practice of HR as a whole. It’s a reminder that HR is at its best when we learn together and support one another.
What Makes Me Unique
What sets me apart is my ability to bridge Organizational Psychology and practical HR execution. I don’t view HR as a checklist or a back-office function; I see it as a behavioral system that shapes leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and business performance.
For business owners, that means HR strategies designed to support growth, accountability, and long-term success. For HR professionals, it means a trusted partner who can augment existing services with deeper Organizational Development, culture work, and psychological insight.
I lead with integrity, curiosity, and partnership, meeting organizations where they are and helping them intentionally design workplaces that work better for both people and the business.
RaNae Vodder
Who I am & What I Do
I’m a leader who believes that high-performing teams aren’t born—they’re built through intentional culture and clear strategy. My career has been a "full circle" journey: I started out learning the ropes of people-first service in my family’s convenience store, spent 20 amazing years helping shape the Starbucks experience, and eventually dove into the deep end of tech to help launch Amazon Go. Nowadays, I use that mix of grit and strategy to help organizations navigate change and get their operations and culture pulling in the same direction.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
I’m not a traditional HR professional, but I’ve spent my career realizing that you can’t deliver "exceptional results" without an exceptional people strategy. I joined HR4HR because the best work happens when business operations and people operations are in total lockstep. I’m here to learn from the experts who keep the "human" in the business, and to offer my perspective on how we can make HR initiatives more impactful from an operational and leadership standpoint.
What Makes Me Unique
I think I occupy a pretty cool middle ground. I have the "old school" heart of a family business owner, the "scale" mindset of a 20-year Starbucks veteran, and the "disruptive" energy of the Amazon tech world. This allows me to see a business through multiple lenses at once. I’m just as comfortable talking about bottom-line operations as I am about the intangible "magic" that makes a company culture feel like home.
Carolyn Babb
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Certified Practitioner in Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®
Who I am & What I Do
What drives me is the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. My HR niche is helping people work together in better ways. I focus on leadership development, teamwork dynamics, and culture, through coaching, assessments, and workshops. When people discover insights about themselves and others in “aha” moments, improved relationships and communication naturally follow. I work with teams to identify core issues and develop truly cohesive teamwork. I’m also a strategic partner for employee relations, performance management and 360 feedback systems.
The Value of HR4HR Membership
I am a big believer in the power of collective brainstorming. HR4HR provides a community and a wealth of knowledge to lean on. I like to be resourceful, and HR4HR elevates the service I provide my clients.
What Makes Me Unique
I’ve had an unusual journey into HR – growing from grass roots to leadership in veterinary medicine. Realizing that the “people” part of any job is the hardest, I am motivated to help others navigate people challenges more easily. I have a down-to-earth, people-centric approach to HR. My most fulfilling work comes from listening and helping others find direction and connection. I feel honored to provide the support, guidance, coaching and mentoring that empowers people to grow, find fulfillment and achieve success.