Hamlet HR, LLC

Stephen Hamlet

Fractional CHRO & Talent Strategy Advisor

I’m a businessperson first. I help leaders implement proven talent strategy and HR systems that drive real business results.

Advisor

Proven Outcomes

Strategy that shows up in the numbers

Stephen connects people strategy to measurable business results. Two engagements that define how he works:

30%

Turnover reduction through scalable talent systems

At Agilyx & Cyclyx, partnered with the Board and executive team to build scalable talent management systems that reduced turnover by 30% while fueling aggressive performance and growth targets.

50%

Attrition cut through hands-on retention strategy

Cut attrition by as much as 50% by pairing operational rigor with a business-first approach to people strategy, sustaining performance and continuity through the COVID-19 pandemic and major organizational change.

Stephen HamletAdvisor · Greenland, NH

About Stephen

A business-first HR leader who has succeeded through disruption

Stephen Hamlet is a dynamic, forward-thinking fractional CHRO and SRV HR people-strategy advisor based in Greenland, New Hampshire. With more than 20 years of experience, he has led transformative people initiatives that unlock enterprise value, accelerate growth, and build organizational resilience across healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, waste management, and high-growth technology.

I’m a businessperson. I understand what you’re going through and can build the people systems that let you focus on running your business.

Known for aligning people strategy with business imperatives, Stephen has partnered with executive teams and boards to build scalable HR infrastructure, guide organizations through rapid expansion, lead HR integration for billion-dollar acquisitions, and maintain continuity through major disruptions including the COVID-19 pandemic.

His background spans start-ups, global corporations, and complex technical environments, including leadership roles with Samsung Medical (NeuroLogica/Boston Imaging), Crane Currency, B/E Aerospace, and Waste Management. Throughout, he has kept a clear focus on delivering measurable results and strengthening organizational health.

Ready for your business to thrive?

Most businesses don't stall because of their market. They stall because of people.

You already know your people drive your results. You just don’t have the time, or the in-house expertise, to build the systems that get the most from them. That’s where I come in. As your fractional CHRO, I install proven talent strategy and HR systems that are repeatable, scalable, and built for your business.

Areas of Expertise

Where Stephen creates the most value

Deep specialization across the full spectrum of human resources leadership, with an eye always on retention, engagement, and performance.

Organizational Development & Culture

Building the culture and organizational structure that keeps pace as the business grows.

Vision, Strategy & Execution

Translating business vision into people strategy that actually gets executed on the ground.

Hands-On HR Operations

Rolling up his sleeves to build and run the HR systems that keep a growing business thriving.

Talent Management

Attracting, developing, and retaining the talent that drives business results.

Employee Engagement

Creating the conditions where employees stay motivated, aligned, and productive.

M&A Integration & Change Leadership

Leading HR integration through acquisitions, rapid growth, and major organizational disruption.

Does your business struggle with…

The challenges that quietly cap your growth

Attracting and retaining the right people?

The talent who can actually drive your business results, and the systems to keep them.

People processes that don't run efficiently?

Hiring, onboarding, performance, and pay that should run like clockwork, but don’t.

A culture that's undefined, or dividing the team?

Misalignment and disorder that quietly erode engagement and profit.

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Businesses of every size face them. Stephen is ready to help you overcome them.

Questions, Answered

Working with Stephen Hamlet

What does Stephen Hamlet do?

Stephen is a fractional CHRO and people-strategy advisor with SRV HR. He acts as an outsourced chief human resources officer for growing companies, building the talent strategy, HR systems, and culture that drive business results.

Who does Stephen work with?

He partners with business owners and executive teams at growing companies, with deep experience across healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, waste management, and high-growth technology, including organizations navigating rapid expansion, M&A integration, and major disruption.

What are Stephen's areas of expertise?

Organizational development and culture, vision strategy and execution, hands-on HR operations, talent management, employee engagement, and M&A integration and change leadership.

Where is Stephen located?

Stephen is based in Greenland, New Hampshire, in the Greater Boston area, and serves clients across the United States.

What is a fractional CHRO, and how can one help my business?

A fractional CHRO is a senior HR executive who works with your business part-time, giving you senior-level expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. It’s ideal for companies that feel the strategic weight of people decisions but don’t yet need a full-time senior HR/business leader.

How do I start working with Stephen?

Schedule a free discovery call below. Stephen will learn about your business and people challenges, then outline how SRV HR’s talent strategy can help you grow.

Let's Talk

Schedule time with Stephen

If you’re ready to build repeatable, scalable people operations that produce results, let’s start the conversation.