Frequently Asked Questions

Cereal builds the People Operations and Talent functions that growing companies need to scale. From recruiting and HR processes to systems, compensation, and employee programs, we figure out what needs to be done and do it.

We work with startups and growing companies that need experienced People leadership but aren't ready to build out a full internal team. We can also pitch in as an extra set of hands to tackle a specific project. Whether you're building from scratch or fixing what's already there, we meet you where you are. 

We bring 15+ years of People and Talent experience, a startup mentality, and a healthy skepticism of doing things just because that’s how they’ve always been done. We’ll figure out what your business actually needs, build the right solution, and make it work. No bloated processes, consulting theater, or fancy decks that go nowhere. We get shit done.

Pretty much anything related to building and running your People function. That includes recruiting strategy and execution, HR operations, compensation and benefits, onboarding, HR systems, and the processes that keep everything running. If it's a People problem, we can help solve it. If we can't, we probably know people who can.

However makes the most sense for your business. We offer hourly support, project-based engagements, fractional People leadership, and embedded partnerships. We can help with a specific challenge, own an ongoing function, or roll up our sleeves and build something from the ground up.

It depends on what you need. We offer flexible models based on the scope of work, level of support, and length of engagement. Some projects need a few focused hours; others need a dedicated People partner. We'll work with you to figure out the right approach without adding unnecessary complexity or overhead.

Hopefully as soon as the ink is dry! First, get in touch and tell us what you need. From there, timing depends on the scope of work, your priorities, and our existing commitments. We’ll figure out a timeline that works for everyone and get to work as soon as we can.