People Ops Support Your Portfolio Will Thank You For

As a VC platform team, your job is to help founders scale smarter — and few things matter more than getting People right. But not every startup needs a full-time Head of People, and great HR talent is hard to find fast. That’s where we come in.

Where our talent works

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One Network. Countless Ways To Plug In.

From scrappy startups to scaling teams, VC platform leaders turn to The People People Network to give their portfolio companies fast, flexible access to world-class HR and Talent support. Whether it’s hiring help, compensation strategy, or navigating sensitive people issues, we plug in trusted experts exactly when — and where — they’re needed most. No overhead. No retainers. Just the right support at the right time.

  • Offer founders a fast, flexible alternative to hiring full-time HR or using expensive recruiting agencies — with on-demand access to vetted experts across every People function.

  • For portfolio companies that need strategic HR guidance but aren’t ready to hire a full-time Head of People, we provide seasoned fractional leaders to guide People strategy and operations.

  • Help early-stage startups get ahead of issues with expert support in setting up core systems, policies, onboarding, and performance programs — before problems scale.

  • Give founders access to on-demand recruiters and talent partners to fill critical roles quickly, without agency fees or long-term commitments.

  • Enable companies to make competitive, scalable compensation decisions with support from experienced Total Rewards consultants.

Elite Talent. Vetted and Proven.

We don’t just let anyone into The People People Network — every member applies and is carefully vetted for their expertise in HR, Talent, or People Operations. Only the most trusted, engaged contributors from our 5,000+ member community are invited to join, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and peer endorsement from the start.

To keep quality high, we actively measure community engagement, track client satisfaction, and evaluate every engagement. Freelancers must maintain strong client ratings and consistent impact to remain in the network — so you can trust that anyone you work with is among the very best in the field.

  • There’s no open sign-up. Every freelancer must apply and demonstrate deep expertise in HR, Talent, or People Operations.

  • Only the most engaged, respected, and trusted contributors from The People People Group community are invited to join the network.

  • We actively track community engagement, contribution quality, and client satisfaction to ensure every member continues to meet our high standards.

  • After every placement, we gather feedback and client ratings to ensure consistent quality. Only freelancers with strong reviews and proven impact stay active in the network.

Designed for Speed. Built for Flexibility.

✅ Flexible, On-Demand Support

Need to fill a key role? Launch onboarding? Build comp bands? We’ve got freelancers across every HR specialty — ready to jump in on an hourly, project-based, or fractional basis.

🚀 Matched in 48 Hours

You don’t have weeks to wait. We’ll match you with the right expert fast — often within 48 hours — so you can get back to growing your business.

💸 No Overhead. No Long-Term Commitments.

This isn’t an agency model. There are no retainers, high fees — just direct access to world-class people talent when (and how) you need it.

💬 "It felt like hiring a Head of People overnight.”

Founders tell us that. Whether you need a quick sprint or ongoing support, you’ll get someone experienced, trusted, and deeply aligned with startup realities.

People Experts, When You Need Them Most.