You’re great at running your business, but HR wasn’t supposed to be part of the job. I’ve got you!

Whether you're building your team from scratch or ready to optimize the one you have, there's a clear path forward — and it starts here.

I Need To Optimize My Team
I Need To Optimize My Team
I Need To Build My Team
I Need To Build My Team

Not sure where you fall? Let’s figure it out together

I see you over there trying to run a business while:

A woman with curly blonde hair holding a gray mug, wearing a white t-shirt and a peach-colored cardigan, sitting on a patterned beige cushion.

Building your team…

✨Navigating your first hire

✨ Figuring out contractors vs. employees

✨ Staying compliant (before the IRS figures it out for you)

✨ Creating policies and a handbook that actually protects you

✨ Building the HR foundation your growing team needs

Optimizing your team…

✨ Managing a multigenerational team with very different needs

✨ Developing leaders who actually lead

✨ Getting more out of your CliftonStrengths data

✨ Planning your next professional development day

✨ Leveling up the soft skills your team is missing

Services I Offer

  • Building & Restructuring Teams — HR Consulting

    Running a small business is hard enough — figuring out HR shouldn't add to your stress. Whether you're making your first hire, dealing with a misclassified team, or building your HR foundation from scratch, I offer consulting services designed to get your team structured, compliant, and set up for real growth.

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  • Optimizing Your Existing Team — Leadership & Team Workshops

    Your team is in place — now let's make them exceptional. Using CliftonStrengths as our foundation, I work with established teams to strengthen communication, develop real leaders, and build the kind of team culture that actually sticks. Scaling with your strengths starts here.

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  • Hiring & Onboarding Starter Kit Course

    Not ready to work together yet? This self-paced course gives you the tools, templates, and strategies to confidently hire, onboard, and retain great employees — while staying compliant.

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Client Testimonials

  • Scaling without growing pains

    “KDZ Consulting has been tremendously helpful in providing ongoing HR support & guidance as the Company grows, ensuring we are weaving best practices into our operations. KDZ Consulting reallys gives me the confidence that we are doing everything we can to care for our employees and have the policies & procedures in place for sustainable growth as well. “

    -Carly, CEO of Marino Wellness

  • Policy updates for peace of mind

    “KDZ Consulting has streamlined and supported our small business in a way that has allowed for growth and -- more importantly -- peace of mind! From updating our handbook to establishing a retirement program for our team, Kirsten has been both professional and incredibly efficient. “

    -Kristen, Owner of Kanibal + Co.

  • Compliance + first hire

    “I reached out to Kirsten when I was hiring my first employee. She helped me identify all of the steps I needed to take to hire my new employee and make sure I was compliant in both her state and mine. I would highly recommend Kirsten to help answer your complex HR questions for your small business! “

    -Abby Gallo, CEO of Terrain Bookkeeping

  • Support Breeds Confidence

    “KDZ Consulting has been tremendously helpful in providing ongoing HR support & guidance as the Company grows, ensuring we are weaving best practices into our operations. KDZ Consulting reallys gives me the confidence that we are doing everything we can to care for our employees and have the policies & procedures in place for sustainable growth as well.”

    -McKendree, Artshack Brooklyn