Guided Path HR

About Us

Guided Path HR is a fractional (part-time) CHRO and HR advisory practice serving small and mid-size businesses across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County. Founded by Sandra Beckett, MBA — a four-time division and enterprise HR Leader with 20+ years of experience across PE-backed companies, manufacturing, industrials, SaaS, healthcare, and retail — Guided Path HR gives growing businesses access to senior-level HR strategy without the costs of a full-time hire. Whether you need an experienced HR partner for a season or a one-time compliance fix, Guided Path HR meets you where you are:

Fractional (Part-time) & INTERIM LEADERSHIP
Fractional CHRO (retained monthly, 1–2 days/week)
Fractional VP of HR (mid-market engagement)
Interim CHRO / People Leader (gap coverage, 3–6 months)
HR Department of One — embedded advisory for companies with no HR staff
First HR Hire Architecture — building the function from zero
People Strategy Roadmap (90-day, annual, or multi-year)

COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
HR Compliance Audit (federal, state, Florida-specific)
Employee Handbook Development (first build)
Employee Handbook Refresh / Update
Florida Employment Law Compliance Review
I-9 / E-Verify Audit and Remediation
FLSA Classification Audit (exempt vs. non-exempt)
Wage & Hour Compliance Review
Tip Credit and Tip Pool Compliance (hospitality)
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification Review
FMLA / ADA / PWFA Policy Review and Training
Multi-state Compliance Review (for companies with remote or distributed employees)
HR Policies and Procedures Library Build
Record-Keeping Audit and Remediation
Sexual Harassment Policy and Prevention Program
Workplace Investigation (third-party neutral)
EEO-1 Filing Support
OSHA Compliance Review (light manufacturing, construction, healthcare)
Hurricane Season / Emergency Workplace Policy Development (Florida-specific)

TALENT ACQUISITION & ONBOARDING
Recruiting Strategy Design
Job Description Library Build or Refresh
Hiring Process Audit (time-to-fill, quality of hire, bias risk)
Interview Guide Development (competency-based)
Offer Letter Templates and Approval Framework
Onboarding Program Design (30-60-90 day)
New Manager Onboarding Program
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Selection and Implementation
Executive Recruiting (retained search or advisory)
Workforce Planning and Headcount Modeling
Seasonal Workforce Strategy (hospitality, retail, agriculture)

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Performance Management System Design
Performance Review Process Overhaul
Continuous Feedback Framework Build
90-Day New Hire Review Process
PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) Design and Coaching
Manager Calibration Process Development
Succession Planning Framework
High-Potential Identification Program
Competency Framework Development
Goals / OKR Framework Design and Rollout

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation Philosophy Development
Salary Band / Pay Grade Structure Build
Market Benchmarking and Pay Equity Analysis
Pay Equity Audit
Annual Merit / Bonus Planning Cycle Design
Incentive Plan Design (sales, operations, executive)
Executive Compensation Framework
Benefits Program Audit and Benchmarking
Benefits Vendor RFP and Selection Support
Open Enrollment Project Management
Total Rewards Statement Development
PTO / Leave Policy Design
401(k) Plan Review and Vendor Benchmarking

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & CULTURE
Employee Relations Advisory (ongoing or project-based)
Disciplinary Process Design
Termination Process and Documentation Framework
Separation Agreement and Severance Policy Development
Workplace Investigation (harassment, discrimination, retaliation)
Conflict Resolution Facilitation
Employee Engagement Survey Design and Administration
Engagement Survey Results Analysis and Action Planning
Stay Interview Program Design
Exit Interview Program and Attrition Analysis
Culture Assessment and Diagnostic
Belonging and Inclusion Strategy Development
Psychological Safety Audit
Manager Effectiveness Assessment
Anti-Harassment Training (live or facilitated)

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Manager Development Program Design
Leadership Competency Framework
New Manager Bootcamp (workshop or program)
HR Fundamentals Training for Non-HR Managers
HR From Scratch — On-Demand Course (SMB owners)
Supervisor / Lead Development Program
Learning & Development Strategy and Vendor Selection
Training Needs Assessment
Custom Workshop Design (topic-specific)

ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN & TRANSFORMATION
Org Design and Restructuring Advisory
RACI and Role Clarity Workshop
Job Architecture and Leveling Framework
Span of Control Analysis
Workforce Reduction (RIF) Planning and Execution
RIF Playbook Development
Severance and Offboarding Program Design
Change Management Strategy and Communication Planning
Culture Integration Post-Merger
HR Integration Following Acquisition (first 90 days)
HR Due Diligence (pre-acquisition, investor-ready)
Post-Acquisition People Strategy Roadmap

PE-BACKED & GROWTH COMPANY ADVISORY
Pre-Acquisition HR Due Diligence
Post-Acquisition HR Integration (first 90-day playbook)
HR Infrastructure Build for PE Portfolio Company
EBITDA-Driven HR Cost Reduction Strategy
HR Readiness Assessment for Exit
People Strategy for Series A/B Companies
Founder Transition — People Systems for Scaling Businesses
Operating Partner Advisory (for PE firms with portfolio HR needs)

HR TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
HRIS Selection and Implementation Advisory
HR Technology Stack Audit
Payroll Vendor Review and Migration Support
ATS Selection and Implementation
HR Reporting and Analytics Framework
People Dashboard and Metrics Design
HR Process Mapping and Automation Identification

ADVISORY RETAINERS (LIGHTER TOUCH)
HR Hotline Retainer — On-call advisory, a set number of hours per month for questions as they arise
Fractional HR Director (below CHRO-level, lower rate, smaller companies)
Quarterly HR Health Check — 2-hour structured review of HR risks and priorities
Annual HR Audit + Action Plan — once-a-year deep dive, packaged as a fixed deliverable
HR Advisor for Board / Compensation Committee

COHORT PROGRAMS & GROUP OFFERINGS
The Transition Table — Leadership Career Transition & Development Cohort ($997/participant)
HR From Scratch — On-Demand Course for SMB Owners
Manager Essentials Workshop (half-day or full-day)
Top 5 HR Mistakes Treasure Coast Businesses Make