Do I need to be in the Bay Area to work with AlzaHR?

No. We work with Bay Area startups, venture-backed companies and nonprofits, remotely and in person. Most day-to-day work happens through your private client portal, email and scheduled calls.

Is this fractional HR or outsourced HR?

It's an HR partnership. Like fractional or outsourced HR, you get senior HR expertise without a full-time hire. The difference is that one experienced HR leader stays with you, learns your people and business, and keeps everything moving through a shared portal.

Do you know California employment law?

Yes. We work with California employers on the state and local rules above, and we keep policies, offer letters and handbooks current as those rules change. For legal opinions we coordinate with your employment counsel.

HR partnership in San Francisco Bay Area

Your HR team in the Bay Area, without the full-time hire.

Bay Area startups move fast, and California employment law does not leave much room for figuring it out later. We give founders an experienced HR partner who keeps the company compliant while it grows.

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California HR

What's different about HR in the Bay Area

Daily overtime and meal and rest breaks

California counts overtime by the day, not just the week, and missed breaks trigger premium pay. Timekeeping and scheduling need to be set up right from the first hourly hire.

Final pay on the last day

When an employee is let go, final wages, including accrued vacation, are generally due that same day. A termination checklist saves real money.

Pay ranges in job postings

Employers with 15 or more employees must include a pay scale in job postings, which means you need a compensation framework before you recruit.

Leave rules beyond federal law

CFRA, pregnancy disability leave and California paid sick leave reach smaller employers than federal FMLA does.

City rules on top of state rules

San Francisco adds its own requirements, such as health care spending and paid parental leave ordinances. Other Bay Area cities have their own minimum wage and sick leave rules.

A general overview, not legal advice. Rules change, and we keep your policies current as they do.

What your HR partnership includes

One senior HR leader who knows your company
Handbooks, policies and compliance
Recruiting and video candidate screening
Onboarding, offer letters and e-signature
Benefits design with broker savings
Employee relations and investigations
Manager coaching and performance programs
A private client portal for approvals and updates

Leaving a PEO? See how we handle PEO exits. Wondering how this compares to fractional HR? Here's the difference.

Common questions

Do I need to be in the Bay Area to work with AlzaHR?: No. We work with Bay Area startups, venture-backed companies and nonprofits, remotely and in person. Most day-to-day work happens through your private client portal, email and scheduled calls.
Is this fractional HR or outsourced HR?: It's an HR partnership. Like fractional or outsourced HR, you get senior HR expertise without a full-time hire. The difference is that one experienced HR leader stays with you, learns your people and business, and keeps everything moving through a shared portal.
Do you know California employment law?: Yes. We work with California employers on the state and local rules above, and we keep policies, offer letters and handbooks current as those rules change. For legal opinions we coordinate with your employment counsel.

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