HR with a little aloe, calm, clear, and always here to help things grow. Whether it's people problems or policy prickles, Tara brings the care, clarity, and consistency that help small businesses thrive. HR isn't just about rules, it's about roots, growth, and the occasional soothing touch. Tara is a passionate and experienced HR professional, an HR geek through and through, who has spent her career supporting small business owners as they build and grow.
With a solid foundation of education and real-world experience, she understands the unique challenges small businesses face and the systems they need to flourish. She approaches her work like tending to a plant: nurturing strong roots through solid documentation and compliant practices, providing light through communication and transparency, and knowing when to prune or repot when something no longer serves the health of the whole. Tara believes in addressing thorns head-on, whether through difficult conversations or accountability structures, and removing the "dead leaves" of outdated habits or ineffective processes.
She brings structure, insight, and a genuine love for cultivating environments where businesses and people can grow together. Documentation queen with a soft side, like aloe for your HR aches. Tara helps small business owners create thriving workplaces, rooted in purpose, nourished by intention, and built to last.
Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship, whether it's between colleagues, clients, or leaders and their teams. In my role, I often support sensitive situations where confidentiality, follow-through, and clear communication are essential. When people know they can count on you, it creates a sense of safety, collaboration, and accountability that allows trust to grow, teams to thrive, and goals to be achieved more effectively.
My language of appreciation in the workplace is a combination of Quality Time and Gifts. I really value shared experiences whether it's grabbing a coffee, enjoying a meal together, participating in volunteer days, being in nature, or connecting during Power Hours and team outings. I also appreciate thoughtful gifts like plants or anything that reflects care and intention.