We Take Care of People

So You Can Focus on the Present
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Our Strength Is Our Collaboration

Working Together to Grow Your Business
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Why Choose
The People Department for Your Company?

Our mission is to build outstanding workplaces. We provide flexible and customizable HR solutions that allow your business to concentrate on what it does best while the piece that matters most – the people – are taken care of.

Quality

Responsive, flexible and agile. We adapt to your needs as priorities change.

Commitment

Dedicated to providing personal attention to all our clients.

Transparency

Client service with an experienced HR professional.

A human resource consulting company that grows as part of your team.

“I just had my first call with Suzanne and she was terrific. Super knowledgeable, generous with her time, great listener...exceeded my expectations." 
Lynn Reich, Positivity for Profit

Need Continuous HR Support? We Got You.

For growing companies that require additional HR support, but don’t have the need for a full-time HR professional. We provide continuous HR services so that you can concentrate on building your business.

Need HR Project Based Services? We Got You.

A flexible approach that provides a full range of practical HR projects from fundamental policies to leadership development. We provide the HR solutions that align with your company objectives.

Our Services

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01

Fundamentals and Compliance

The best company cultures are built on a solid foundation. We can help you with the fundamentals of HR to make sure you are covered and compliant. 

Employee Handbook
Job Descriptions
Compensation
Leaves of Absence
Health and Safety
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Talent
Management

When people are engaged at work success happens and companies achieve growth. We can help you ensure everyone is in the right jobs, motivated and properly rewarded. 

Recruitment
Onboarding
Employee Retention
Total Rewards
Diversity and Inclusion
03

Coaching and Employee Support

Every employee makes a difference; this is especially true for startup and mid-sized companies. We facilitate employee growth with practical tools that can be applied on the job. 

Leadership Training
Employee Coaching
Team Building
360 Degree
Upskilling and Reskilling
04

HR
Technology

Capitalize on technology to ease the process of recruitment and simplify HR administration. We collaborate to select and implement the solutions that best work for your company.

HR System Selection
HR System Implementation
Payroll Vendor
Talent Aquisition Software

Our Approach

We work collaboratively to assess your current environment and prioritize any immediate projects needing attention. After resolving any urgent needs, ongoing support focuses on delivering strategic and operational HR services that meet your exact needs and timelines.
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Our Experience

Suzanne Adler is the Principal Consultant for the People Department with over 15 years experience, Suzanne has focused on strategic HR to maximize organizational efficiency and business value. In addition to her Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRMCP) designations, Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Business Management from University of Nevada, Reno. She also holds DDI Master Trainer, Meyer's Briggs, Persogenics, Highlands Ability Battery and DISC certifications.
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Our Clients

We service startup, small and mid-sized companies experiencing rapid growth that need additional HR support. Current and past clients have operated in the following sectors: food and beverage, retail, agriculture, consumer packaged goods, distribution, banking, construction, engineering and architecture.
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Our Location

The People Department is based out of Sacramento, California and serves businesses throughout the country.
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