HR & Talent Systems Partner

Paul
Goldsholl

Fractional VP of People Operations

Senior-level HR leadership and hands-on execution for PE-backed platforms and high-growth companies — without the full-time overhead. I build the workforce infrastructure, systems, and talent foundations that scale with your business.

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20+
Years Experience
30+
Acquisitions Integrated
800+
Employees Scaled To
About

I'm a practitioner first.
I don't just advise — I do the work.

"Building HR infrastructure that outlasts the engagement — not a consulting dependency that requires me to keep showing up."

Over the past two decades I've built HR departments from nothing, integrated more than 30 acquisitions, deployed enterprise-level HR technology stacks, and scaled workforces from 40 to 800+ employees across 12 states — all within PE-backed, acquisition-driven platforms.

I've sat across the table from PE sponsors on workforce planning, presented at operating partner summits on AI-driven workforce optimization, and serve on the advisory boards of two AI-powered HR platforms. I know what growth-stage companies actually need — and I know how to build it fast.

Currently available for fractional, interim, and project-based engagements.

Oasis Marinas / Alliance Marine
Workforce Infrastructure & Integration Executive · 2017–Present
Access Holdings Portfolio Company
Towne Park
Manager, Leadership Development Programs · 2007–2017
13,000+ employees across 46 states
Great Place to Work Certified
2023 & 2024 — Operationalizing culture at scale
Advisory Boards
Upwage (AI recruiting platform) · ChangeEngine (AI employee engagement)
Advising on talent analytics and workforce strategy
Technology Stack
Workday · Paycom · ADP Workforce Now · Cornerstone LMS
Hands-on administration, not just oversight
Services

What I Deliver

Every engagement is customized to the platform's stage, infrastructure, and objectives.

01
Fractional VP HR Leadership
Embedded, part-time HR executive functioning as VP of People. Ongoing strategic and operational ownership across all HR functions without full-time overhead.
02
Acquisition Integration
End-to-end people-side M&A integration: compensation harmonization, HRIS migration, onboarding standardization, benefits alignment, and cultural integration. Executed 30+ times.
03
HRIS / ATS / LMS Implementation
Platform selection, implementation, and hands-on administration for Workday, Paycom, ADP Workforce Now, and Cornerstone. Technical ownership, not just advisory.
04
Workforce Planning & EBITDA Alignment
Headcount modeling, cost alignment, and talent strategy tied directly to financial objectives. Experienced partnering with PE sponsors on portfolio-level benchmarking.
05
HR Infrastructure Build
Standalone HR department buildout from scratch — policies, compliance infrastructure, compensation frameworks, onboarding systems, and team structure. Done it from 40 to 800+ employees.
06
AI-Enabled Workforce Strategy
Advising on AI tools for recruiting, workforce analytics, and employee engagement. Active advisory board member for two AI-driven HR platforms. Invited presenter at PE sponsor summits.
Retainer Pricing

Engagement Packages

Predictable cost. Consistent momentum. Senior-level access without senior-level fixed overhead.

Essentials
$2,600
per month
16 hours / month
Additional hours at $185/hr
Growth
$4,800
per month
30 hours / month
Additional hours at $185/hr
Scale
$7,200
per month
48 hours / month
Additional hours at $185/hr
Enterprise
$10,000
per month
64 hours / month
Additional hours at $185/hr

Project-based engagements (M&A integration sprints, HRIS implementations) scoped and priced separately. Travel and pre-approved expenses billed at cost.

Rapid Diagnostics

Not sure where to start?

A fixed-fee, defined-scope engagement that delivers an honest senior-level assessment of where you stand — and a clear roadmap for what to do about it. No retainer required.

HR Infrastructure
HR Infrastructure Diagnostic
A focused audit of your HR systems, vendor spend, compliance posture, onboarding process, and team structure. Delivered as a prioritized findings report with a clear recommended roadmap. Completed in 2–3 weeks.
$3,500
Fixed fee · 2–3 week delivery
Best Value
Combined People Operations Diagnostic
Both diagnostics delivered together as a single integrated engagement. The most complete picture of where your people infrastructure stands and where the highest-value opportunities are.
$5,000
Fixed fee · 2–3 week delivery
Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition Diagnostic
A targeted review of your recruiting spend, agency utilization, ATS effectiveness, time-to-fill, and hiring process efficiency. Identifies cost leakage and pipeline gaps with specific, actionable recommendations.
$3,500
Fixed fee · 2–3 week delivery
Retainer conversion bonus: Companies that move to a monthly retainer within 30 days of diagnostic delivery receive a 50% credit toward their first month. The diagnostic pays for itself before the engagement even begins.
Talent Acquisition

Recruiting That Actually Scales

Talent acquisition isn't an add-on — it's a core capability built over 20 years of hands-on recruiting across 30+ locations, multiple industries, and high-volume, high-turnover environments. I've built recruiting infrastructure, managed ATS platforms from scratch, and developed hiring strategy for 100+ unique roles across all levels.

The structure below reflects two distinct economic models: operational TA support (time-based, included in retainers) and search/placement (outcome-based, fee-driven). Retainer clients receive meaningfully reduced placement fees — because there's no ramp-up. I already know your business.

30+
Locations Hired Across
100+
Unique Roles Developed
20x
Workforce Growth Led
Multi
Industry Experience
Tier 1
Volume / High-Turnover Roles
Hourly, seasonal, frontline positions
Retainer Clients
Included
Up to 10 active roles · Additional roles $200/role/month
No Placement Fee
Operational support, not agency search
Tier 2
Professional / Manager-Level
Supervisors, specialists, managers
Retainer Clients
8–10%
of first-year base salary
Standalone / No Retainer
15–18% of first-year base · Contingency basis
Tier 3
Director / VP / Executive
Directors, VPs, C-suite leaders
Retainer Clients
15%
of first-year base · $3,000 retained deposit applied
Standalone / No Retainer
20–25% of first-year base · $5,000 retained deposit applied
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Let's Build
Something.

Whether you're looking for fractional HR leadership, integration support, a recruiting partner, or just want to run something by a senior practitioner — I'm easy to reach and quick to respond.

Phone
410-440-2001