Community First HR Consulting

Practical HR Support for Small Businesses

We handle HR so you can focus on running your business.

From employee handbooks to hiring and employee hiccups - we provide clear, reliable HR support tailored to your businesses.

You built a business to grow and lead, not master HR.

As a business owner, you’re expected to:

Stay compliant with employment laws
Handle employee complaints and terminations correctly
Hire, train, and manage people - often without formal HR training

One wrong step can be costly.
That’s where we come in.

HR Support for Small Businesses

Community First HR Consulting Provides practical, straightforward HR solutions that help you reduce risk, stay compliant, and manage your team with confidence - without the cost of a full-time HR department.

Local expertise
NY-Compliance focused
Confidential and professional
No long-term contracts

Our Services

HR Foundations

Employee handbook creation or updates
Policy development (attendance, PTO, harassment, discipline)
Onboarding checklists and templates
Ideal for businesses without formal HR systems
Recruitment & Hiring Support

Job description writing
Interview guidance and best practices
Onboarding processes and 30-60-90 day plans
Hire smarter and reduce turnover
Employee Relations & Risk Support

Employee complaints and conflict guidance
Workplace investigations
Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Termination guidance and documentation
Protect your business and make confident decision
Training & Compliance

NYS-required harassment prevention training
Supervisor and manager training
HR compliance basics for small businesses
Following compliance laws protects your business.
Ongoing HR Support

Monthly HR consulting retainers
Ongoing guidance and policy support
Employee relations and termination assistance
Your on-call HR partner