Seasoned HR, Right-Sized to Your Moment
Part-time HR leadership for organizations that need more or different HR than they currently have. Whether that's your first dedicated HR support, strategic overlay on an in-house team, overflow capacity, or specialist expertise for a season.
Expert HR, Embedded for Exactly the Shape and Scope You Need
Fractional HR gives you an experienced senior HR professional working alongside your business on a part-time or as-needed basis. We embed with you, learn how the organization actually works, and provide the level of expertise you need strategic, operational, or both. What we see in practice is that the organizations that get the most out of fractional HR aren't all at the same stage; they're at different stages with the same need seasoned HR, on their terms, without a full-time commitment.
More HR Than You Have, Less Than You'd Hire
Organizations come to us for fractional HR for very different reasons. Some have reached the tipping point where HR has quietly become a real job no one was hired to do. Others need a strategic layer above administrative-level in-house HR, or overflow capacity for a capable but stretched team, or specialist expertise for a particular challenge. In each case the picture is the same: the work is there, the right level of expertise isn't, and your in-house team is too thin to do their best work. You shouldn't have to over-hire to get the expertise you need. The right HR partner meets your organization exactly where it is, and grows or recedes with you.
Fractional HR Is Often the Right Fit When:
- You've outgrown do-it-yourself HR and need real expertise, but not yet a full-time hire.
- You have in-house HR at an administrative level and need a strategic layer above.
- You're a larger organization with capable HR that's stretched thin and needs overflow.
- A specialized need has surfaced and bringing in expertise is faster than building it.
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- Ongoing HR Partnership A dedicated senior expert as your go-to, scaling with your needs.
- Strategic HR Overlay Partnered with your in-house team to lift the function higher.
- Overflow & Specialist Support Extra capacity or deep expertise when your team needs it.
- HR Advice on Call Fast, practical answers when questions come up.
- Compliance Oversight Policies, employment standards, and WorkSafeBC, kept current.
- Manager Coaching Confident leaders make fewer costly mistakes.
Sectors We Serve
- Private Businesses
- Municipalities and Public-Sector Organizations
- Indigenous Organizations
- Non-Profits and Associations
- Unionized Environments
Working With Evoke HR
We work with employers who care about their people — who want a workplace where employees and the business both thrive. We bring care, compassion, and professionalism backed by years of practice, and we approach every engagement as a partnership, not a transaction.
We take the time to understand each organization we have the privilege of working with, and we tailor solutions that fit your culture and stage of growth. We know HR. We know what an organization needs. And we know how to grow the HR function in step with your business. We love what we do.Evoke is a Chilliwack-based boutique consulting firm working with organizations across British Columbia.
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"During a critical transition, the City of White Rock urgently needed an HR expert. Katrina stepped in and customized her services to be exactly what we needed. Her strategic HR management stabilized our operations and streamlined the recruitment for a new HR Director. Working with Evoke HR was a strategic advantage we were lucky to have.”
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Guillermo Ferrero
“Katrina is a true HR professional in every aspect. She took the time to deeply connect and understand our organization and some of the unique features of our business, building solid relationships with our leadership team. Her strategic work was invaluable to help free up our time at the management level and provided additional capacity to our HR function.”
Katherine Treloar
“The CEA engaged Katrina from Evoke HR to undertake a comprehensive compensation review of executive positions and to provide advisory services to guide HR processes and decisions.
Katrina provided valuable insight and information to help guide decisions. The level of service she provided was commendable and quality of her advice was excellent and timely”
John Madden
“Katrina has supported the City of Port Moody on numerous projects, from job descriptions to reorganizations. Her expertise has been instrumental in making informed decisions to complete our projects successfully. Evoke HR is an invaluable partner in navigating the complexities of human resources.”
Val Tepes
"Evoke HR and Immigration has consistently delivered exceptional and professional services to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) in various areas including policy and procedure development, job description updates, recruitment, and end-of-employment assistance. Their expertise and support have been invaluable to our organization. FNESS confidently recommends Evoke HR and Immigration for their outstanding support."
Francyne Joe
"Partnering with Katrina and Evoke HR on our compensation and benefits review was a game-changer for SES Consulting. Katrina streamlined a typically complex process, delivering comprehensive research and actionable insights that were easy to understand and implement. Her regular updates and balanced perspective kept our team informed and confident every step of the way. Evoke HR brought clarity, precision, and genuine partnership to our project.”
Nicole Cook
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"Katrina and Evoke HR & Immigration were instrumental in helping MNBC build our end-to-end compensation program. She brought deep expertise in job evaluation, market surveys, and policy development while ensuring the program aligned with our unique culture. Her ability to anticipate downstream impacts, guide us through change, and support a smooth rollout was invaluable—we couldn’t have done it as successfully without her!"
Cheryl Churney
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have connected with Evoke HR. From day one, Katrina brought professionalism, clarity, and deep expertise to the process. She guided us through a complex LMIA application for a Technical Support Specialist, making what could have been overwhelming feel seamless. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and thorough understanding of every step were truly invaluable. Without a doubt, Katrina and Evoke HR will be our first recommendation for anyone seeking expert HR or immigration support."
Jennifer Love
"Katrina brings deep professionalism, expertise, and genuine care to everything she does. As our fractional HR partner, she has been an invaluable resource — knowledgeable, responsive, and consistently thoughtful in her approach. I recommend Katrina and Evoke HR without hesitation."
Sandra Dyck
"Evoke HR delivered outstanding support through our employee engagement survey and action planning process for our team of 200+ Parks staff. The design was thoughtful, communication was clear and consistent, and the delivery was highly professional. Most importantly, the results revealed insights we simply couldn't see on our own — and positioned us to take meaningful action. The engagement survey is now a permanent fixture in our annual work plan. I have, and will continue to, recommend Evoke HR without hesitation."
Brad Domaas
"Evoke HR has been an exceptional partner throughout our LMIA and staffing process — from initial set-up through to ongoing program oversight. Katrina's expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail have made what is often a complex process feel seamless and efficient. She consistently goes above and beyond, providing guidance that has given us confidence at every step. We truly value the professionalism and dedication Evoke HR brings to our organization and highly recommend their services."
Byron Jackson
Working with Evoke Is Simple
A steady process — because your people, and your business, are worth doing this right.
Tell Us What's Going On
A short call or message. We love this part — hearing what's really going on in your organization, and asking the questions that matter.
A Written Plan, Not a Sales Pitch
Clear scope, sequence, and cost, all on paper before we start. You deserve to know exactly what you're saying yes to.
HR That Feels Different
A seasoned partner in your corner, working alongside you with real care. Hiring gets easier. Hard calls get less lonely. Your people notice.
FAQs
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- What does "fractional HR" mean? Fractional HR means you have a seasoned HR professional working with your business part-time or as-needed a fraction of a full-time role. You get expert HR leadership without the salary, benefits, and overhead of a full-time hire.
- Who is fractional HR right for? A wider range of organizations than people often think. We support growing businesses that have outgrown do-it-yourself HR, established organizations whose in-house HR is operating at an administrative level and needs strategic depth, larger organizations whose HR function needs overflow capacity for a season or project, and teams of any size who need specialized expertise for a specific challenge.
- How much time will you spend with us? As much or as little as you need. Some clients use a set number of hours each month; others scale up during hiring pushes or busy seasons and scale back when things settle. We'll right-size it together.
- Is this ongoing or can we start small? Either. Many clients begin with a focused need and grow into an ongoing partnership once they see the difference having dedicated HR makes.
- How is fractional HR priced? It depends on the work and what makes sense for you. We typically engage on a monthly retainer where the support is ongoing, or on an hourly basis for shorter, well-defined work. We'll scope it with you up front so there are no surprises.
Still Have Questions?
Reach out. A short call is often the fastest way to know whether we're the right fit — and what working with us could look like. Book a call or send us a note below.
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