Fractional HR · Long Island & NYC, Remote Nationwide

Strategy that shows up and does the work.

20 years of in-house HR experience, now working alongside growing organizations as a true partner. Strategic guidance, practical expertise, and hands-on support. In-person across Long Island and NYC, and remotely anywhere in the U.S. and beyond.

Dorothy Cugliari
20 YRS CORPORATE HR · MBA, SPHR FRACTIONAL · ADVISORY · PROJECT-BASED IN-PERSON ON LONG ISLAND & NYC · REMOTE NATIONWIDE & GLOBAL
About

Strategic and hands-on, on purpose.

Dorothy Cugliari, Founder
MBA · SPHR

With 20 years of progressive HR experience, including a decade in HR leadership for organizations across the country, I partner with growing organizations on their people strategy, HR infrastructure, and employee experience. Based in NY, I work in person across Long Island and NYC, and remotely with clients across the U.S. and internationally. Through fractional, advisory, and project-based engagements, I bring both strategic guidance and hands-on execution to help move your people priorities forward.

I believe the most effective HR support combines strategic perspective with practical execution. I help leaders see the bigger picture, create thoughtful solutions, and then roll up my sleeves to help put those solutions into action. The goal is HR support that is strategic enough to move the business forward and practical enough to work in the real world.

My background includes B2B enterprise technology, e-commerce, and ed-tech. I've worked inside these companies, giving me a real understanding of how fast-moving organizations actually operate, grow, and navigate change.

My approach is collaborative, pragmatic, and flexible. I work alongside leaders to build stronger HR foundations and workplace cultures that support accountability, engagement, and performance.

20Years in HR
360°Full HR coverage
1:1Direct partnership
USA+Remote & global clients
Why fractional

Right-sized HR support, without a full-time hire.

Most growing companies are in one of two situations: they have no HR support, or they can't yet justify a full-time HR hire. Fractional HR is a third option. You get senior-level expertise at the level your company needs right now.

No HR support

HR is handled informally

Compliance gaps often go unnoticed until they become costly. Managers handle employee issues on their own, and little is documented until something goes wrong.

Fractional HR

Senior expertise, sized to your company

Strategic guidance and hands-on execution without the cost of a full-time salary and benefits package. Support scales up or down as your company grows or your needs change.

Full-time HR hire

A larger fixed commitment

Often a six-figure salary before benefits, committed before you know how much HR support you need or where you need the most depth.

Services

HR services scaled to your needs.

From day-to-day operations to long-term people strategy. Choose a single project or ongoing support.

01 · Leadership

Fractional HR Leadership

  • Strategic HR guidance and partnership with leadership
  • Workforce planning and organizational design
  • Day-to-day leadership and operational oversight
02 · Compliance

Compliance & Employee Relations

  • Employee handbooks and HR policy development
  • Multi-state HR compliance support
  • Employee relations support, manager coaching, and conflict resolution
03 · Operations

HR Operations & Total Rewards

  • Policies, procedures, and process improvement
  • HRIS implementation and vendor transitions
  • Benefits administration, salary structures and incentives
04 · Talent

Talent Management & Org Development

  • Workforce planning, onboarding, and job analysis
  • Performance management and goal frameworks
  • Culture, engagement, and change management
Ongoing Partnership

Fractional HR Leadership

Ongoing, embedded support. Your HR function, without a full-time hire.

Focused Project

Project-Based Support

Handbook builds, HRIS rollouts, and compliance audits. Defined scope and a defined end date.

Targeted Advisory

Advisory & As-Needed

Targeted on-call guidance for specific questions, decisions, or employee situations.

Let's connect

Ready to talk about your HR needs?

Whether you need interim leadership, help with a compliance issue, or a full people strategy, let's talk about what your team needs and how we can help.

Schedule a free 30-min consult