Six ways we help your organization level up.
Start with a focused project or bring us on for ongoing support. Every engagement is scoped to your size, budget, and goals.
HR Roadmaps and Infrastructure
Most growing organizations build HR one urgent fix at a time. We step back, assess what you have, and give you a clear, phased plan for the people function you need over the next one to three years.
What is included
- People operations assessment and risk review
- Interviews with leadership and staff
- Prioritized, phased HR roadmap with timelines and costs
- Systems review: HRIS, payroll, and recordkeeping
- Executive briefing and implementation plan
Ideal for
- Organizations with no dedicated HR leader
- Teams that recently grew past 15 to 50 people
- Leaders inheriting messy or undocumented HR
You receive
- HR assessment report
- Client HR Roadmap deck
- 90 day quick win plan
A shared, practical plan your leadership team can fund, follow, and measure.
Fractional and Retainer HR
Get an experienced HR executive on your team for a predictable monthly fee. We handle the day to day questions, coach your managers, and keep your strategic priorities moving.
What is included
- A set number of advisory hours each month
- Manager coaching and employee relations support
- Hiring, onboarding, and offboarding guidance
- Policy questions and compliance check ins
- Monthly priorities review with leadership
Ideal for
- Nonprofits and small companies without an HR director
- Organizations between HR hires
- Founders who want a trusted people advisor
You receive
- Monthly HR priorities report
- On call advisory support
- Quarterly progress review
Confident leaders, fewer surprises, and HR that keeps pace with your growth.
Organizational Design and Restructuring
When strategy shifts, structure has to follow. We help you redesign teams, clarify roles and reporting lines, and lead change with care for the people it affects.
What is included
- Current state organization and workload analysis
- Future state structure options and recommendations
- Role definitions and reporting relationships
- Change management and communication plans
- Leadership alignment workshops
Ideal for
- Organizations after a merger, funding change, or new strategy
- Teams with unclear roles or overloaded managers
- Leaders planning a reorganization or reduction
You receive
- Organization design recommendation
- Updated org charts and role profiles
- Transition and communication plan
A structure that fits your strategy and a team that understands why it changed.
Compensation and Performance
Fair, transparent pay and meaningful performance conversations are two of the strongest retention tools you have. We build frameworks that are defensible, affordable, and easy to explain.
What is included
- Job architecture, levels, and career paths
- Market pricing and salary range development
- Pay equity review
- Performance management process and tools
- Manager training on pay and feedback conversations
Ideal for
- Organizations with inconsistent or informal pay decisions
- Teams preparing for pay transparency requirements
- Leaders replacing outdated annual reviews
You receive
- Compensation framework and salary bands
- Job descriptions by level
- Performance review templates and guide
Pay and performance decisions your team sees as fair and your managers can stand behind.
Policy, Handbooks, and Compliance
Strong policies protect your people and your organization. We write handbooks and policies in plain language, and review your practices so you can fix gaps before they become problems.
What is included
- Employee handbook development or refresh
- Policy writing for leave, conduct, remote work, and more
- Federal, state, and local compliance review
- Personnel file and recordkeeping audit
- Acknowledgment and rollout plan
Ideal for
- Organizations with an outdated or missing handbook
- Employers with staff in multiple states
- Teams preparing for an audit or funder review
You receive
- Employee handbook
- Policy library
- Compliance checklist and action plan
Clear expectations for your team and peace of mind for your leadership and board.
Project, Program, and Grant Support
Beyond HR, LUCS brings hands on experience managing complex community and capital projects. We coordinate stakeholders, manage procurement, and help secure the funding that makes the work possible.
What is included
- Program and project management
- Owner's representation for construction and renovation
- RFP development and contractor selection, including MBE and WMBE outreach
- Grant research, writing, and reporting
- Stakeholder and community engagement
Ideal for
- Community development and faith based organizations
- Owners planning a renovation or capital project
- Nonprofits pursuing public or foundation funding
You receive
- Project plan and schedule
- RFP package and evaluation
- Grant applications and reports
Projects delivered with accountability and funding secured to sustain them.