Stop Losing 15 Hours Per Week to HR Chaos
We become your fractional HR team so you can get back to building your product. No more weekend handbook writing or compliance nightmares.
40% Faster Hiring
From 4 months to 6 weeks
15 Hours/Week Saved
Back to building your product
$250K Value
Annual savings
90% Less Risk
Compliance issues
The Hidden Cost of DIY HR
Every hour you spend on HR tasks is an hour not spent building your product. Here's what it's really costing you:
Your last hire took 4 months instead of 6 weeks
Every day of delay costs you $1,000+ in lost productivity and opportunity cost.
Weekend spent writing employee handbooks
You're a founder, not an HR lawyer. Your time is worth $300/hour building your product.
Compliance deadlines keeping you awake
One missed deadline can cost $50,000+ in fines and legal fees.
Best engineer asking about equity structure
Losing your top talent because you can't explain your equity plan properly.
Your Annual HR Cost Calculator
Based on typical startup founder time allocation
Time Lost
15 hours/week × 52 weeks
Revenue Lost
780 hours × $500/hour
Opportunity Cost
Product development delays
Total Annual Cost of DIY HR
That's enough to hire 10 senior engineers or fund your next product launch
Ready to stop bleeding money on HR tasks?
Book Your Free HR AuditYour On-Demand HR Machine
We don't just advise—we execute. While you build your product, we handle all your HR needs with startup-specific expertise.
Traditional Consultants
- Give you reports and recommendations
- Charge $300-500/hour for advice
- No execution, just strategy
- Long-term contracts required
- Generic templates and processes
You still do the work
Hire in-house HR
- Specialises in a single HR discipline
- Salary is a significant expense
- Not enough work for a full-time position
- Is paid to figure things out
- Introduces bureaucracy to an agile culture
Expensive and narrow focus
WorkingCapital
- We execute everything for you
- An entire HR team at fixed cost
- Startup-specific processes
- No long-term contracts
- Results guaranteed or money back
You get results, not work
Why WorkingCapital Works
We're not just consultants—we're your fractional HR team
Startup-Focused
Built specifically for venture-backed startups. We understand your unique challenges and growth patterns.
Results-Driven
We don't just give advice—we execute. You get results, not reports. Guaranteed or your money back.
Fractional Team
Get a full HR team's expertise at a fraction of the cost. No need to hire full-time HR staff.
The WorkingCapital Transformation
Before WorkingCapital
- 4-month hiring process
- Weekend handbook writing
- Compliance anxiety
- Equity confusion
- 15 hours/week on HR
- Payroll run from spreadsheets
After WorkingCapital
- 4-week hiring process
- Professional handbooks delivered
- Compliance confidence
- Clear equity structure
- Reliable payroll and analytics
- 0 hours/week on HR
Ready to transform your HR from chaos to competitive advantage?
Book Your Free HR AuditProven Results That Matter
Our clients don't just save time—they accelerate growth, reduce risk, and focus on what they do best: building amazing products.
40% Faster Hiring
Average time reduction from 4 months to 6 weeks
$250K Annual Value
Average annual savings per client
90% Compliance Risk Reduction
Fewer compliance issues and legal risks
15 Hours/Week Returned
Time saved per week for founders
How We Deliver These Results
40% Faster Hiring
- Streamlined interview process
- Better candidate sourcing
- Faster decision making
- Reduced time-to-offer
$250K Annual Value
- Reduced hiring costs
- Lower turnover rates
- Compliance risk mitigation
- Productivity improvements
90% Compliance Risk Reduction
- Proactive compliance monitoring
- Regular policy updates
- Legal requirement tracking
- Risk assessment protocols
15 Hours/Week Returned
- No more handbook writing
- Automated HR processes
- Delegated recruitment tasks
- Streamlined onboarding
25 to 80 People
in 10 months with zero HR headaches
Spain Expansion
Seamless international hiring and compliance
Technical Founders
Perfect integration with engineering teams
Calculate Your ROI
See how much WorkingCapital could save your startup
Average annual savings
Time returned per year
Risk reduction
HR Solutions for Every Growth Stage
From pre-seed to global expansion, we provide the right level of HR support for your startup's current needs and future growth.
Getting Started
Perfect for early-stage startups ready to build their first HR foundation
What's Included:
- Employee handbook creation
- Basic compliance setup
- Hiring process design
- Onboarding framework
- Basic policies & procedures
- HR system implementation
Perfect For:
5-15 employees, first HR hire needed
Scaling Fast
For fast-growing companies that need comprehensive HR support
What's Included:
- Advanced recruitment
- Performance management systems
- Compensation & equity planning
- Culture & engagement programs
- Compliance & legal support
- Manager training & development
Perfect For:
15-50 employees, rapid growth phase
Going Global
For established companies expanding internationally
What's Included:
- International hiring & compliance
- Multi-country payroll setup
- Global mobility programs
- Advanced analytics & reporting
- Executive search & placement
- M&A integration support
- Board & investor relations
Perfect For:
50+ employees, international expansion
Custom Solutions
Every startup is unique. We tailor our approach to your specific needs and growth stage.
Dedicated Team
You get a dedicated HR team member who understands your business and culture.
Flexible Scaling
Scale up or down as your needs change. No long-term contracts required.
Not Sure Which Tier Is Right for You?
Get a free assessment to determine the perfect HR solution for your startup
Book Your Free AssessmentDeep Expertise Where It Counts
Beyond fractional HR, we bring specialist depth to the projects that define your company — from system implementations and executive search to compensation design and global compliance.
HR System Implementations
The right tech stack, perfectly set up
We manage the full lifecycle of your HRIS implementation — from vendor selection and requirements scoping to data migration, integrations, and team training. Whether you're implementing HiBob, Personio, BambooHR, or Workday, we've done it before and we'll do it right.
- Vendor evaluation & selection (HiBob, Personio, BambooHR, Workday)
- Full data migration from legacy systems
- API integrations with payroll, ATS, and finance tools
- Process design & configuration to match your workflows
- Manager and employee training & adoption support
Executive Search
Find the leaders who will define your next chapter
Hiring a CEO, CFO, CTO or COO is one of the most consequential decisions a board or founder will make. We combine deep network access with a rigorous assessment process to find executives who are commercially sharp, culturally aligned, and built for the pace of a VC-backed company.
- CEO, CFO, CTO, COO and C-suite searches
- VP Sales, VP Marketing, VP Engineering searches
- Candidate profiling & competency framework design
- Structured interview & assessment process
- Reference checking & onboarding support
Compensation & Benefits
Pay structures that attract talent and scale with you
Inconsistent pay leads to retention problems, pay equity risks, and budget overruns. We design compensation frameworks that are competitive, fair, and built to scale — from your first 10 hires to your 200th. We benchmark against real market data, not guesswork.
- Job architecture & leveling frameworks
- Market benchmarking (Radford, Mercer, Levels.fyi)
- Equity plan design & employee education
- Pay equity analysis & remediation
- Benefits strategy: health, pension, flexible perks
Org Design & Restructuring
Built for speed, not bureaucracy
As your company scales, org structure becomes a strategic lever. We redesign organisations for clarity and velocity — moving from functional silos to stream-aligned teams, clarifying reporting lines, and defining roles that reduce overlap and accelerate delivery.
- Stream-aligned team design (Team Topologies approach)
- Span of control & management layer analysis
- Role clarity & RACI design
- Redundancy & restructuring planning
- Change management & communication support
Employment Law & Compliance
Stay compliant across every market you operate in
International hiring and multi-country payroll come with serious compliance risk if you don't know the local rules. We keep your employment practices legally sound — from contracts and handbooks to GDPR, works councils, and cross-border employment structuring.
- Employment contract design for 15+ countries
- GDPR / data privacy compliance for HR data
- Works council & union relations
- Statutory leave, benefits & working time compliance
- IR35, contractor vs. employee classification
Strategic HR Projects
One-off projects with lasting impact
Some HR challenges are too important for a generalist and too specific for a full-time hire. We parachute in on defined, high-impact projects: culture transformations, DEI roadmaps, performance management overhauls, post-acquisition integrations, and more.
- Culture diagnostics & transformation programmes
- DEI strategy and action planning
- Performance management system design
- M&A HR due diligence & integration
- Post-Series A/B HR audit & roadmap
Have a specific project in mind?
We scope every engagement individually. Tell us what you need and we'll design the right solution — no off-the-shelf packages.
Book a Free Scoping CallTrusted by Venture-Backed Startups Across Europe
See how we've helped fast-growing companies scale their teams and build amazing cultures.
"WorkingCapital helped us scale from 25 to 80 people in just 10 months with zero HR headaches. Peter and his team seamlessly integrated with our technical founders and understood our unique challenges."
Trusted by Leading Startups
Success Stories
25 to 80 People in 10 Months
Stealth Series A Startup
Challenge:
Rapid scaling without HR infrastructure
Solution:
Complete HR foundation and scaling support
Results:
- 40% faster hiring
- Zero compliance issues
- Happy team culture
Spain Expansion Success
Infinity Global
Challenge:
International hiring and compliance
Solution:
Multi-country HR setup and support
Results:
- Seamless expansion
- Local compliance
- Cultural integration
Org Structure Redesign
Air up
Challenge:
Create high performing teams
Solution:
Reorganise to stream aligned teams
Results:
- Better communication
- Faster product development
- Increased revenue
Meet Your HR Team
Our team combines deep startup experience with proven HR expertise. We're not just consultants—we're your partners in growth.
Peter van Kersen
15+ years of HR experience with venture-backed startups. Former VP People at two successful exits. Expert in scaling teams from 10 to 500+ employees.
Sara Rubrecht
Specialist in technical team recruitment and culture building. Former engineering manager turned HR expert.
David Baker
International HR compliance expert with deep knowledge of European and US employment law.
Why Choose WorkingCapital?
Startup Experience
We've been in your shoes. Our team has built and scaled startups from the ground up.
Proven Results
Track record of helping 50+ startups scale successfully with measurable results.
Global Expertise
International experience across 12 countries with deep local knowledge.
Ready to Work with Our Team?
Schedule a free consultation with Peter to discuss your HR needs
Schedule Free ConsultationGet Your Free HR Assessment
Ready to stop losing time to HR chaos? Let's discuss how WorkingCapital can help you scale your team and focus on building your product.
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Peter van Kersen
Director & HR Strategist
What to Expect
Free 30-minute consultation
No obligation, just honest advice
Custom HR assessment
Tailored recommendations for your startup
ROI analysis
See exactly how much you could save
Next steps roadmap
Clear path forward if we're a good fit