Case Studies: 5 Custom HR Packages for Real Montani Clients

For Montani Consulting, customization is the name of our game. People operations needs differ depending on the size of your team, the industry you work in, the age of your business, your current and desired state of growth, and so much more. No two clients will require the same list of services from us – and we love the highly personalized aspect of what we do.

But if we don’t offer one-size-fits-all packages, how can you get a grasp on what we could do for you? Today we’re sharing a high-level overview of what we’ve done for five of our clients. This article will highlight real examples of applying our various HR skills to each business to fit their people operations needs.?

Client A

Employee Count: 2 employees, 5 contractors

The Big Concern: Are these independent contractors really employees?

People Operations Needs: Client A had no policies or contractor agreements before partnering with Montani. There were concerns about confidentiality and competition, as contractors completed so much of the work. This client was also concerned about whether they were compliant with their employee and contractor classifications. Additionally, Client A came to Montani with an hourly reporting system that was not scalable or user-friendly.

Montani Solutions: We worked with Client A to implement a new payroll system that included a much-needed self-service portal for employees and contractors. This platform made hourly reporting more accessible and more reliable. Our team individually reviewed the classification of all contractors and employees to ensure Client A was compliant. We worked with the client to create a personalized Employee Handbook from scratch, and drafted job descriptions for each role within the company, so employees knew the exact expectations. Last but not least, Montani facilitated the creation of an official Contractor Agreement and helped roll out these new agreements.

Client B

Employee Count: 11,000

The Big Concern: How do we beat out competition — top tech companies worldwide — to attract highly skilled workers to join our team?

People Operations Needs: Client B needs to recruit, hire, and onboard new team members to fill multiple highly skilled technical positions. This client was already working with their internal Talent Acquisition team and other large tech-focused recruiting firms but needed additional expert help filling these openings.?

Montani Solutions: We provided expert recruiting services for Client B. Our recruiters wasted no time hustling to find the best candidates for this business. We brought personality and our unique interview style to the table, making top candidates feel valued rather than just another number at a recruiting firm. Beyond the original needs, Client B asked us to step in when neither their internal team nor external recruiting firm could fill a couple of additional positions. We were able to help recruit two new hires for their team in seven weeks.

Client C

Employee Count: 350

The Big Concern: How do we equip our internal team to successfully manage HR issues we are facing now, and any we’ll face in the future?

People Operations Needs: Client C came to Montani in need of assistance administering their employee benefits, as well as to help train up their inexperienced HR team internally.

Montani Solutions: In addition to providing ongoing benefits administration assistance, we worked directly with Client C’s internal HR team to review all of their processes, procedures, and best practices. Our team served as coaches to educate their HR professionals on how to approach issues they may face in the future and any they were currently facing. Montani stepped in to offer additional support ahead of and during this client’s Open Enrollment period.?

Client D

Employee Count: 7

The Big Concern: How do we stand out and get our ideal hire in this crazy labor market?

People Operations Needs: Client D was hunting for the perfect candidate to join their local team. They came to Montani because they didn’t have the time or rich candidate network required in this ultra-competitive job market.

Montani Solutions: We provided Client D with a base recruiting package. We advertised the position across multiple channels targeting local job seekers, leveraging our extensive network. We reviewed job applications and passed along top candidates to Client D’s hiring team for a final decision. The ideal candidate for this opening was recruited and hired in 5 weeks.

Client E

Employee Count: 3

The Big Concern: How do I handle this tricky issue with an employee in the most effective and compliant way??

People Operations Needs: Client E is a small nonprofit that needs HR advice on an ongoing basis. They are a small (but mighty) team with limited resources. Leaders came to us looking to help them make expectations of team members clear and to ensure the team is as effective and efficient as possible.?

Montani Solutions: We’re all human, and sometimes we need more coaching, support, and clarity – and this is what Montani provides to Client E. We leverage more than four decades of combined People Operations experience to help navigate compliance issues and lead effective coaching conversations with team members. We are able to provide the support Client E needs at a cost much more affordable than bringing on a part-time or full-time HR team member with our level of experience.?

Whether a company needs to recruit for hard-to-fill positions, create employee policies, or administer benefits to hundreds of team members, Montani is here to help. If you’re a business owner who knows your team could use people ops support but aren’t sure what’s missing, our HR discovery process can be your best next step. The case studies we shared above showcase just a handful of our team's services. Book a free 30-minute consultation with us today to learn more.