Fractional CHRO for Indian companies
For companies that have outgrown informal HR but do not need a full-time HR head yet. Also called a part-time HR head or virtual CHRO.
What a fractional CHRO does
In a typical month:
- Advises the founder or CEO on people decisions
- Leads senior hiring and exits
- Sets pay, appraisal and promotion processes
- Keeps policies in line with labour law
- Coaches the HR team and line managers
Signs you need one
- You have crossed 50–100 people and HR is still handled by the founder or finance
- Attrition is rising and exit reasons are unclear
- Pay and promotions are decided case by case
- The labour codes, POSH or other rules need attention and nobody owns them
What companies ask us for
“Good people keep leaving and we don't know why.”
Find the real reasons through data and interviews, and fix the top causes.
“We have grown fast and have no HR structure.”
Set up roles, grades, policies and a hiring process that fit your size.
“The new labour codes apply to us and we are not ready.”
Review pay structures, contracts and policies against the codes.
“We need to hire senior leaders and keep getting it wrong.”
Define the roles properly and run a structured selection process.
Common questions
- What is a fractional CHRO?
- A fractional CHRO is an experienced HR leader who works with your company part time. They set people policies, lead senior hiring, advise the CEO and build your HR team.
- How is a fractional CHRO different from an HR outsourcing firm?
- An outsourcing firm runs payroll and paperwork. A fractional CHRO works on leadership matters: structure, pay, senior hiring, culture and people risk.
- What size of company needs a fractional CHRO?
- Most often companies between 50 and 500 employees, where people decisions have become too many for the founder but a full-time HR head is not yet needed.
- Can a fractional CHRO help with the new labour codes?
- Yes. They review pay structures, contracts and policies against the codes and plan the changes, working with your lawyer or labour consultant for filings.
For fees, see the Rate Estimator.
Need a fractional CHRO?
Tell us about the business. We send 2–3 vetted profiles within 24 hours, and you meet the person before you commit.
Hire a fractional CHRO