Executive HR · Leadership · Culture · Operations

Your entire HR department—for less than one full-time HR employee.

Executive HR leadership that protects your business, strengthens your people, develops your culture, and helps your organization grow with confidence.

Starting at $2,500 / month
Executive-level HR leadership.
Orange County · LA · San Diego
Serving growing organizations across Southern California.
Executive leadership meeting
What We Do

Executive-level HR leadership without the full-time overhead.

Extension HR gives growing organizations direct access to experienced HR leadership, employee relations support, recruiting assistance, compliance guidance, payroll and HR administration, manager coaching, culture development, leadership training, and organizational strategy—all through one trusted partnership.

Instead of hiring multiple internal HR employees, clients receive comprehensive, executive-level support for one predictable monthly investment.

$2,500
Starting monthly investment
150
Employee upper range
20+
Years of leadership experience
1
Direct executive partner
The Problem We Solve

Growing businesses need HR leadership before they can afford an entire HR department.

As organizations grow, people-related responsibilities become more complex. Hiring, payroll coordination, compliance, documentation, employee relations, performance management, workplace culture, leadership development, and organizational planning can quickly become overwhelming.

Many business owners and executive leaders find themselves handling HR responsibilities that take time away from leading and growing the organization. Others rely on office managers or department leaders who may not have the training, experience, or capacity to manage increasingly complex workplace issues.

Extension HR provides the structure, strategy, and executive guidance businesses need—without requiring them to hire an entire internal HR team.

Cost Comparison

One strategic partnership. The support of an entire HR function.

Option A

Building an internal HR department

Potential roles you'd need to hire:

  • HR Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Recruiter
  • Payroll Specialist
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Training & Development Manager
  • Compliance Consultant
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Culture & Engagement Leader

Plus salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, recruiting expenses, and overhead.

Extension HR
Option B

Partnering with Extension HR

One monthly investment includes:

  • One predictable monthly investment
  • Executive-level HR leadership
  • Direct access to an experienced HR strategist
  • Recruiting and onboarding support
  • Payroll and HR administration
  • Employee relations guidance
  • Compliance support
  • Leadership development
  • Culture development
  • In-person training options
  • Organizational strategy
  • Business operations insight

You receive the expertise of an experienced HR and operations leader without the salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, recruiting expenses, and overhead associated with building a full internal department.

Why Extension HR

Experienced leadership. Personalized partnership. Measurable value.

01

Direct Executive Access

Work directly with an experienced executive — not a generic help desk.

02

20+ Years of Experience

Combined leadership, operations, organizational development, and HR.

03

Executive-Level Perspective

Led by a former Director of Operations and Interim CEO.

04

HR & Operations Expertise

People, systems, culture, and performance considered together.

05

Flexible Support

Strategic and administrative support without a full-time HR team.

06

Predictable Pricing

Flat-rate monthly investment — no hourly surprises.

07

People-First Leadership

Strong businesses are built on strong leaders and healthy cultures.

Business Benefits

Protect your business. Strengthen your team. Scale with confidence.

A strategic HR partnership creates measurable improvements across leadership, culture, compliance, and performance.

Reduce employment-related risk
Improve HR documentation
Stay aligned with California requirements
Strengthen management practices
Improve employee retention
Develop effective leaders
Create a healthier workplace culture
Improve employee engagement
Address workplace concerns promptly
Save valuable executive time
Build scalable people systems
Improve performance accountability
Create consistent policies
Support responsible growth
Improve the employee experience
Reduce confusion and inconsistency
Help leaders make informed decisions
Strengthen team communication
The People We Serve

Leadership that reflects every workplace we support.

Latina executive leaders in conversation
Coaching leaders across every background on your team.
Asian professionals collaborating on strategy
Inclusive management systems for multicultural workforces.
Culture and space
Culture Development

Culture is not a perk. It is a business strategy.

A strong workplace culture is intentionally built through leadership, communication, accountability, trust, values, systems, and the employee experience.

Extension HR helps organizations define the culture they want, identify the gaps, equip leaders to model organizational values, and create practical systems that reinforce healthy workplace behaviors.

In-Person Training

Practical training that strengthens leaders and teams.

Extension HR provides engaging, practical, in-person training designed to help leaders and employees apply what they learn in real workplace situations. Training is customized based on your organization's needs, size, industry, leadership structure, and workplace challenges.

  • New Manager Training
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Coaching Employees
  • Handling Difficult Conversations
  • Culture Development
  • Harassment Prevention
  • Executive Leadership Workshops
In-person leadership workshop
Ericka Larrieu, SPHR
Meet the Founder

Experienced executive leadership behind every recommendation.

Ericka Larrieu, SPHR
Founder & Executive HR Strategist

Ericka Larrieu is an executive operations, organizational leadership, and human resources professional with well over 20 years of experience leading teams, strengthening organizations, developing leaders, improving culture, and building systems that support organizational growth.

Her career includes leadership as a Director of Operations, Interim Chief Executive Officer, senior operations leader, people strategist, and organizational development professional. She has led operations supporting workforces of more than 550 employees.

You are not calling a help desk. You are partnering directly with an experienced executive who understands business.

SPHRDoctorate — Alternative HealthBoard Certified — Functional Medicine (ANMCB)
Our Process

A clear path to stronger HR.

01

Schedule Your Complimentary Strategy Session

Meet to discuss your organization, current challenges, goals, workforce, and immediate HR priorities.

02

Complete an Initial HR Assessment

We review your HR structure, policies, processes, risks, workforce needs, and operational priorities.

03

Receive a Customized HR Roadmap

Clear recommendations and a practical plan based on your priorities.

04

Begin Your Extension HR Partnership

We become an accessible, strategic partner to your executive team and managers.

05

Strengthen, Protect, and Scale

Together we strengthen HR systems, leadership, documentation, compliance, and culture.

Pricing

Executive-level HR leadership starting at $2,500 / month.

Extension HR provides flat-rate monthly HR leadership for growing organizations with up to 150 employees. Pricing is based on workforce size, service needs, organizational complexity, level of support, onsite requirements, recruiting volume, training needs, and other business considerations.

  • Starting at $2,500/month
  • No setup fees
  • No hidden fees
  • No hourly billing for included services
  • No long-term contracts
  • Customized scope of services
  • Predictable monthly investment
  • Designed for up to 150 employees
Ready When You Are

Your business deserves experienced HR leadership.

You do not have to manage complex HR responsibilities alone. Partner with an experienced executive who can help protect your organization, support your leaders, strengthen your culture, and build the people systems required for sustainable growth.