HUMAN RESOURCES

Where Values, People & Purpose Align

Equitable, people-first HR practices that strengthen teams and support retention.

Inclusive Processes at Every Step

We cover every aspect of human resources, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and offboarding.

Our solutions are crafted to grow with your business, ensuring that your operations run smoothly, no matter the size or complexity of your team.

Strategic Support for Sustainable Growth

Whether you're looking for support with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, or offboarding, we provide strategic HR services that align with your organizational culture and goals. We also specialize in creating policies and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Step Up has partnered with nonprofits across diverse sectors—including direct service, community empowerment, journalism, and more—providing sound, professional operations that adapt to various staffing structures, funding sources, and governance models. Whether you’re a small nonprofit in need of foundational HR support or a larger organization focused on scaling its operations, we are your trusted HR partner.

Recruiting & Hiring

We manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and offers, helping you attract and retain top talent. Our approach prioritizes equity, inclusion and diversity at every step.

On & Offboarding

We provide a structured, welcoming onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires and an efficient, respectful exit process for departing employees. W put your values at the heart of processes at both ends of the employee lifecycle.

Benefits Admin

Our team manages all aspects of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We assist with enrollment, educate employees on their options, and ensure compliance with regulations. Learn more about our Nonprofit Administration.

Employee Relations

Through direct engagement or by advising and coaching leaders and supervisors, we help address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Client testimonials

"We're privileged to be working with Step Up on a host of projects, including those related to recruiting and onboarding new talent. Step Up has helped us build and implement systems that have made hiring more efficient, effective and equitable — a far better experience for applicants, new employees and managers — during a major expansion at Wisconsin Watch. The Step Up team is thoughtful, responsive and well-organized. It has helped us strengthen our organizational culture while boosting our capacity to focus on carrying out our journalistic mission. We'd be a smaller, less-impactful organization without Step Up's support. Our expansion would not have succeeded without this partnership."

Jim Malewitz

Managing Editor, Wisconsin Watch

"I think the Step Up team is top notch. As I was transitioning out of my operations leadership role, I looked far and wide for a fractional HR team that could help Montana Free Press foster a people-centered workplace, and I found that with the Step Up team. They are thoughtful, thorough and detail-oriented, but also equipped to help organizations work through bigger strategic questions around people and culture. I highly recommend!"

Kristin Tessman

Deputy Director, Montana Free Press

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