HR Consulting & Coaching · Pleasanton, CA

Strategic HR solutions that protect your business and empower your people

Experienced, California-specific HR consulting for Bay Area organizations that need executive-level guidance without the cost of a full-time department.

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What we bring to your organization

15+

Years of HR leadership

Nonprofit, healthcare, technology & manufacturing

California employment law expertise

FEHA, CFRA, ADA, wage & hour compliance

10+

Core HR service areas

From compliance to leadership coaching

What we do

Comprehensive HR services for every stage of your organization

From foundational compliance to strategic leadership development — we partner with you to build people systems that work.

HR Compliance

Policies, procedures, and audits to keep your organization compliant with California and federal employment law — before issues arise.

Employee Relations

Expert guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and complex personnel matters with legal defensibility.

Workplace Investigations

Impartial, thorough investigations of harassment, discrimination, and misconduct complaints conducted in accordance with California law.

Leave & ADA/FEHA Guidance

Navigation of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA and FEHA accommodation requests, interactive process management, and return-to-work planning.

Policy Development

Development and revision of employee handbooks, HR policies, and SOPs tailored to your organization and reviewed for legal compliance.

Leadership Coaching

One-on-one and group coaching for new and emerging managers — building the skills, confidence, and legal awareness to lead effectively.

New Supervisor Training

Customized training programs that equip first-time managers with practical tools, California-specific legal knowledge, and leadership foundations.

Recruitment

End-to-end recruitment support — from job descriptions and sourcing through candidate assessment and offer — with consistent, documented practices.

Fractional HR

Ongoing HR leadership for organizations that need a senior HR partner on a part-time or project basis — without a full-time hire.

HR Audits

Comprehensive review of your HR practices, documentation, and compliance posture — with actionable recommendations to reduce risk.

Performance Management

Design and implementation of performance management frameworks that support employee development and protect the organization legally.

Payroll Guidance

California wage and hour compliance, payroll transitions, and process review to reduce exposure and keep your organization on solid footing.

Mary Mehr, MA

Founder & Principal HR Consultant
Solutions for People Management

About Mary Mehr

Senior HR expertise, personally delivered

Mary Mehr, MA is an accomplished Human Resources executive with extensive experience helping organizations navigate California employment law, employee relations, workplace investigations, organizational development, compliance, and leadership coaching. She has supported nonprofit, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology organizations, partnering with executive leadership to build compliant, high-performing workplaces where both people and organizations thrive.

Extensive senior HR leadership experience across healthcare, nonprofit, technology, and manufacturing industries

Deep expertise in California employment law: FEHA, ADA, CFRA, FMLA, and wage and hour compliance

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt — process improvement applied to HR systems, operations, and organizational effectiveness

MA in Human Resource Management, Webster University

Track record managing complex employee relations, workplace investigations, and high-stakes personnel decisions with zero litigation outcomes

HR executive experience across multi-site organizations supporting 500+ employees

"Good HR isn't about policies. It's about building the kind of workplace where people can do their best work — and where organizations can thrive without unnecessary risk."

Why clients choose us

Why Solutions for People Management

California-specific expertise

Employment law in California is uniquely complex. We bring deep, current knowledge of state requirements so you're not learning from expensive mistakes.

Executive-level strategic guidance

You get director-level HR thinking and leadership experience without the cost of a full-time hire — flexible to your needs and budget.

Practical, business-focused solutions

Every recommendation comes with a clear path to implementation. We build processes your team can actually follow — not binders that gather dust.

Personalized service

You work directly with Mary — not a junior associate. Every engagement is tailored to your organization's specific culture, size, and needs.

Cross-industry experience

Healthcare, nonprofit, technology, and manufacturing experience means we understand the unique people challenges your industry faces.

Risk reduction focus

Proactive compliance, sound documentation, and legally defensible processes protect your organization before problems become liabilities.

Contact

Let's talk

Reach out to discuss how we can support your organization. We respond within one business day.

Location

Pleasanton, California
Serving the Bay Area

Phone

925-878-4072

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