Smith HR Partners helps small and mid-sized Harrisburg businesses stay compliant, hire confidently, and take care of their people — so you can focus on growing your business.
Most small businesses can't justify a full-time HR hire — but they still face the same compliance rules, hiring headaches, and employee issues as large companies. That gap is where we come in.
Smith HR Partners gives you seasoned, professional HR expertise on a flexible basis: one-time projects when you need them, or ongoing support as your dedicated HR partner. No bloated contracts, no enterprise pricing — just practical help built for businesses like yours.
We're based right here in Harrisburg and know Pennsylvania employment law inside and out.
Smith HR Partners is led by Tristan Smith, an HR professional with nearly four years of experience in talent acquisition, compliance, and HR operations at a billion-dollar company. Tristan manages full-cycle recruitment and leads background-check compliance across North America — directly relevant expertise for the compliance-heavy businesses we serve.
Tristan holds a Master of Science from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Management with an HR concentration from Bentley University, along with certifications including HR Business Partner and Talent Management. With deep roots across Pennsylvania, Tristan founded Smith HR Partners to bring big-company HR expertise to the small businesses that need it most.
From the day-to-day work that keeps you compliant to the strategic guidance that helps you grow — choose the level of support your business needs.
The operational work that fills your gaps and keeps your business compliant and running smoothly.
I-9 completion and audits, plus guidance on FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Pennsylvania employment law.
FCRA-compliant screening facilitated through trusted, vetted third-party vendors.
Fully customized, Pennsylvania-law-aligned handbooks — created from scratch or updated.
A thorough review of your policies, employee files, and practices to find and fix compliance gaps.
Standardized, professional onboarding and offboarding processes that scale with you.
Neutral, third-party investigations of complaints — thorough, confidential, and defensible.
Guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary action, accommodations, and tough conversations.
Clear, legally sound role definitions that set expectations and reduce risk.
Full-cycle hiring or sourcing-only — we post roles, screen applicants, and deliver a vetted shortlist for you to review. Flat-fee, hourly, or contingency.
Designed and administered to surface actionable feedback on engagement and culture.
Review templates, frameworks, and tools to evaluate and develop your team effectively.
We help you select, set up, and oversee the right payroll platform — processing stays with trusted providers.
Higher-level guidance to align your people strategy with your business goals as you grow.
We act as your dedicated HR department on retainer — on-call advice and strategic support.
Custom training programs and 1-on-1 manager coaching, designed around your team's specific needs.
Building the skills of new and emerging leaders so your best people are ready to step up.
Identify critical roles and prepare future leaders to ensure continuity when key people transition.
Align your hiring and people strategy with where your business is headed.
Structure your team and HR processes for efficiency as you scale.
Great HR support shouldn't be out of reach for businesses just getting off the ground. Through our Community Partnership Program, qualifying small, early-stage, and underserved businesses across Central Pennsylvania receive meaningful discounts and dedicated support.
Start with a one-time project, or choose ongoing support. Every engagement is tailored to your needs.
One-time projects also available — handbooks from $1,500, HR audits from $2,000, workplace investigations from $1,500. Hourly consulting at $100–$175/hr.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll learn about your business and show you exactly how we can help — no pressure, no obligation.