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Smart Startup HR, LLC is a Black woman-owned human resources consultancy based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, created in 2020 by President and CEO Tasha Kitty (she/her), an SPHR-certified, Cornell University Certified Diversity Practitioner with two decades of experience across HR, insurance and benefits, learning and development, and diversity, equity and inclusion. The firm specializes in supporting early to mid-stage startups, small to mid-size companies, and non-profits (with discounted rates), helping founders and lean People teams build scalable, equitable People practices before growth challenges derail momentum. Acting as a fractional CHRO and strategic partner, Smart Startup HR delivers pragmatic HR consulting that spans people strategy, policy, practice and process development, recruitment support and sourcing, job descriptions, employee relations, compliance guidance, and sensitive workforce actions such as lay-offs. The team includes senior practitioners in DEI, HR operations, compliance and legal advisory, curriculum design, talent development, and coaching, enabling end-to-end capability from strategy through execution. Known for deep Learning & Development expertise, the firm designs and facilitates leadership and soft-skill programs, cohort-based learning, and peer coaching, and it has led nationally adopted initiatives including an award-winning rotational leadership development program. Certified in MBTI and DISC, Smart Startup HR begins with competency assessments to align leadership expectations, then builds customized, measurable development roadmaps that improve manager effectiveness, engagement, and retention. Its coaching practice supports executives, new managers, employee cohorts, and BIPOC professionals, fostering inclusive cultures that attract and retain diverse talent. Whether providing ongoing advisory touchpoints or project-based delivery, Smart Startup HR meets clients where they are, reduces executive time spent on people issues, and establishes durable frameworks for equitable decision-making, resilient cultures, and sustainable scale. The firm’s cross-sector experience spans private, public and non-profit environments, allowing it to tailor practical, right-sized solutions that translate quickly from plan to practice for fast-growing organizations.
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