Fractional HR Leadership when it matters most.

Hands-on, practical support grounded in business realities and multi-state requirements.

How We Work Together:

I partner closely with founders, executives, and leadership teams during moments of growth, transition, or complexity.

My work is embedded and hands-on, helping organizations make people decisions that are compliant, practical, and aligned with how the business actually operates.

I support multi-state teams, evolving org structures, and leaders who need clear guidance without added layers or red tape.

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  • PHRca Certified (Human Resources Certification Institute)

  • Additional Certification: Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management (HRCI)

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Development

  • Minor: Labor and Employment Studies

I’m an HR leader with experience supporting organizations through growth, complexity, and change. My background spans creative and marketing agencies, technology and fintech, healthcare and medical device organizations, manufacturing environments, real estate and consumer-facing businesses, often serving as the primary or senior HR partner.

I bring over a decade of experience supporting organizations operating across complex, highly regulated state and local employment environments, including California, New York, Chicago, and multi-state workforces. Much of my work has involved advising leadership teams in fast-moving businesses where compliance risk, employee relations, and organizational design require sound judgment and practical execution.

My approach is grounded, hands-on, and business-aligned. I partner closely with founders, executives, and leadership teams to navigate people decisions that are compliant, thoughtful, and realistic for how the organization actually operates.

Nasim (Nah-seem) Shushtari, PHRca

Areas of Support:

Fractional HR Leadership & Strategy

  • Fractional or interim HR leadership

  • Executive and founder advisory

  • HR strategy aligned to business goals

  • Leadership decision support

Employee Relations & Multi-State Compliance

  • Employee relations and issue resolution

  • Multi-state compliance guidance

  • Risk management and regulatory support

  • Real-time support for urgent HR issues

Org Design & HR Foundations

  • Org design and role alignment

  • Policy and process development

  • HR systems and infrastructure

  • Scaling HR for growth-stage teams

*Engagements are flexible and scoped to meet the full range of HR needs as they arise, from short-term support to ongoing partnership.

Contact:

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