Why ProPartner HR
The HR Partner Built for Closely Held Companies
Large companies have entire HR departments. You have us. Here's why that's an advantage.
You deserve senior HR expertise — without the enterprise overhead.
Most HR consulting firms are built for large corporations. Their models assume big budgets, dedicated internal HR teams, and long implementation timelines. Closely held companies don't have any of that — and they shouldn't have to pretend they do. ProPartner HR was built specifically for businesses like yours: owner-led, growth-oriented, and in need of practical, senior-level HR guidance that fits your reality.
We work exclusively with closely held companies
We don't split our attention between Fortune 500 clients and small businesses. Our entire practice is focused on the unique HR challenges of closely held companies — family-owned businesses, private equity-backed firms, and entrepreneurial organizations navigating growth and change.
Senior expertise on every engagement
When you work with ProPartner HR, you get Fred Crandall and Suzanne Silberman — not a junior associate learning on your dime. Every engagement is led by professionals with decades of real-world HR leadership experience at the highest levels.
We work in the background
Our job is to make things run smoothly so you can focus on your business. We don't create bureaucracy or add overhead. We solve problems, build systems, and then step back — leaving you with HR infrastructure that works without constant attention.
Practical solutions, not theoretical frameworks
We've seen too many consultants deliver polished reports that sit on a shelf. We design solutions that can actually be executed — built around your culture, your resources, and the way your business really operates.
Flexible engagements that fit your needs
You don't need a full-time HR department. You need the right expertise at the right time. Our engagements are structured around your actual needs — whether that's a specific project, ongoing advisory support, or full HR outsourcing.
75+ years of combined HR leadership experience
Our team has led HR functions at Willis Towers Watson, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and major universities. We've served as national practice directors, founding partners, and faculty members. That depth of experience is what you get — applied directly to your business.
"We work in the background to make things run smoothly, so owners and managers can get on with the main focus of the business."
— Fred Crandall, Ph.D., Managing Director
Ready to find out if we're the right fit?
A 30-minute conversation is all it takes to know whether ProPartner HR is right for your business.