Fractional CHRO & People Leadership

HR Built for
What's Next

Strategy. Execution. Results.

Senior People leadership — without the full-time overhead. CAG embeds strategic HR expertise into growth-stage and mid-market organizations, driving the operating model shifts that fuel scale.

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What CAG Delivers
  • 17+
    Years of Execution PE-backed, growth-stage & mid-market experience
  • $5K
    Starting Engagement Flexible retainer tiers — from advisory to embedded
  • 2×
    Dual Certified SHRM-CP & PHR — behavioral science meets business outcomes
  • $300M
    Sweet Spot Serving companies in the $20M–$300M revenue range
HR Transformation
Executive Coaching
M&A Integration
Performance Management
Org Design
Talent Strategy
Leadership Development
Retention Architecture
HR Transformation
Executive Coaching
M&A Integration
Performance Management
Org Design
Talent Strategy
Leadership Development
Retention Architecture

The CAG Approach

The CEO of People.
Without the Full-Time Price Tag.

Most growing companies don't need a $300K CHRO — they need one. Caraballo Advisory Group embeds senior People leadership directly into your business, operating as a strategic partner who connects people initiatives to measurable business outcomes.

Grounded in behavioral science and neuroscience, CAG builds HR operating models that scale. Not theory. Not templates. Practical strategy designed for the pressure your organization actually faces.

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Diagnose Before Building

We audit existing systems before adding new ones — finding the 20% of changes that drive 80% of the impact.

02

Business-First Thinking

Every people initiative is framed around ROI, retention impact, and operating performance — not HR theory.

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Built for Lean Environments

CAG is designed for organizations where HR must directly move the revenue needle — fast, practical, no bloat.

Core Services

Where CAG
Goes to Work

From operating model transformation to executive-level coaching, CAG delivers the full spectrum of fractional HR leadership — scoped and sequenced to your stage of growth.

01
HR Transformation & Operating Model
Redesign the HR function from the ground up — structure, systems, and team capability aligned to where the business is going, not where it's been.
02
Fractional CHRO Leadership
Embedded senior People leadership on a retainer basis — attending leadership team meetings, advising the CEO, and owning the full people agenda.
03
M&A HR Integration
Cultural assessment, integration roadmaps, and change management for mergers and acquisitions — preserving value through the people side of the deal.
04
Performance Management Systems
Design and deploy performance frameworks that actually change behavior — tied to compensation, development, and business outcomes.
05
Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
Behavioral science-based coaching and development programs that strengthen your leadership pipeline and improve retention of top talent.
06
Talent Strategy & Org Design
Workforce planning, org design, and talent architecture that ensure you have the right people in the right roles as the business scales.

Who We Serve

Right-Sized for
Growth-Stage Reality

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PE-Backed Portcos

Private equity portfolio companies navigating rapid growth, operational transformation, or value creation timelines where HR must move at deal speed.

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Growth-Stage Scaleups

Companies crossing the $20M–$100M threshold where the founder-led people culture needs to evolve into a scalable operating model without losing its soul.

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Mid-Market Businesses

Established companies in the $100M–$300M range undergoing transformation — leadership transitions, M&A integration, or HR modernization initiatives.

Impact by the Numbers

Outcomes That
Move the Business

17+
Years across PE-backed &
growth-stage environments
2×
Dual certified
SHRM-CP & PHR
$5K
Engagements starting at
$5K/month retainer
100%
Business-outcome focus —
not HR for HR's sake

Engagement Models

Transparent Pricing.
Flexible Structure.

Choose the engagement model that matches your current stage and needs. All tiers include direct access to senior-level HR leadership — no account managers, no handoffs.

Advisory
$5K
/ month
Strategic access and guidance for organizations building HR foundations or navigating a specific challenge.
  • Up to 8 hours / month
  • Monthly strategy session
  • Async Q&A and review
  • Priority email access
  • Frameworks & templates
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Most Popular
Fractional Partner
$10K
/ month
An embedded fractional CHRO operating as a true member of your leadership team.
  • Up to 20 hours / month
  • Weekly leadership team presence
  • Full people agenda ownership
  • CEO and board-level partnership
  • Project delivery included
  • Priority scheduling
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Transformation
Custom
project-based
For M&A integration, full HR overhauls, and time-bound strategic initiatives requiring dedicated focus.
  • Scoped to project scope
  • Dedicated project leadership
  • Change management included
  • Stakeholder communications
  • 90-day and ongoing support
Request a Proposal

All engagements begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. Minimum 3-month commitment on retainer tiers.

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Let's Build What's
Next Together

Ready to talk about what your organization needs? Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call or send a message and we'll follow up within one business day.

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