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Most startups hit a wall around 10–20 employees: no policies, messy payroll, statutory registrations pending, and no one owning HR. HRTailor gives you a dedicated Online HR Manager who sets up your HR foundation and then runs it — enterprise-grade HR without the enterprise headcount.
What startup HR consulting covers
- HR foundation: offer & appointment letters (now mandatory under the 2025 Labour Codes), employee handbook, policies (leave, POSH, code of conduct)
- Statutory setup: PF, ESIC, PT registrations + ongoing compliance
- Payroll & salary structure: compliant CTC design (wages ≥50% of pay), monthly processing, payslips
- HRMS setup: attendance, leave, documents in one system
- Ongoing HR ops: onboarding, grievances, exits, full & final
Why startups choose HRTailor over a freelance consultant
| Freelance consultant | HRTailor | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Ad hoc | Dedicated manager + pod |
| Scope | Advice only | Setup and execution |
| Compliance | You implement | Managed end-to-end |
| Continuity | Person-dependent | Team-backed |
| Cost | Per-project | From ₹10,000/mo |
How it works
- Free consultation — we map your team, stage and gaps.
- HR foundation build — policies, contracts, statutory registrations, salary structures.
- Go live — HRMS + payroll running, HR pod handling day-to-day.
- Scale — HR that grows with your headcount.
Who it's for
Funded startups, bootstrapped SMEs and growing teams of 5–100 employees that need real HR outcomes, fast — without hiring a full HR department.
Frequently asked questions
How much does startup HR consulting cost?
From ₹10,000/month at HRTailor — far less than an in-house HR hire.
Do you handle PF/ESIC/PT registration?
Yes — full statutory setup and ongoing filing.
Are appointment letters mandatory now?
Yes — under India's Labour Codes (in force since Nov 2025), formal appointment letters are required.
Do you just advise or also execute?
Both — we set up your HR and then run it month to month.
Related: HR outsourcing · payroll outsourcing · statutory compliance.
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