ABOUT HR INSIGHT CONSULTING

Amy Pagett

Amy Pagett has led an HR department since 2011, assuming responsibility for overall HR strategy, employer branding, employee engagement and culture, talent acquisition and talent management, leadership coaching and counsel, HR technology implementation, multi-state/federal employment law, employee relations, compensation, and benefits administration. Her industry expertise includes commercial real estate, construction, and advertising/media in small- to mid-size companies with 200+ employees nationwide. She has expertise leading efforts of high-volume talent recruitment, companywide restructuring and reorganization, HR technology and process implementation, and employer branding/top workplace programs. 

Amy holds a Master of Business Administration (B2B Marketing emphasis) from the University of Colorado Denver, a Bachelor’s in Business (Marketing emphasis) from the University of Northern Colorado, and holds her Senior Professional Human Resources certificate (active). She also teaches prep courses for professionals taking HR certification exams with HR Cert Prep Pros.  
amy@hrinsightconsulting.com

Jessica Kiehling

I’m a Fractional Human Resources professional who helps small businesses build strong HR foundations while also providing strategic, senior-level HR support as they grow. I specialize in payroll administration, benefits management, compliance, employee relations, employee handbooks, onboarding, and policy development, while also partnering with leadership on performance management, workplace issues, and overall people strategy. My goal is to bring practical, hands-on HR solutions that keep businesses compliant, organized, and supported—without the need for a full-time HR department.

Tami Simon

Tami Simon is an HR professional with more than 20 years supporting businesses across multiple states, including California, New York, and D.C., to name a few. She specializes in employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, payroll and benefits administration, policy development, and HR operations. Tami is known for her collaborative approach, practical problem-solving, and ability to support both leadership teams and employees in fast-paced environments.
tami@hrinsightconsulting.com

Mercedes Hanton – Fractional HR Consultant

Mercedes Hanton is a SHRM-CP certified People and Talent leader with over a decade of experience supporting organizations across sectors, including startups, nonprofits, tech, and higher education. As a Fractional HR Consultant, she collaborates with organizations to strengthen their people infrastructure, design talent strategy, and implement scalable HR operations that support long-term growth.

As a Fractional HR Consultant, she has provided HR Generalist support,  streamlined recruiting processes, implemented HR technology platforms, and built out processes that bring clarity to fast-moving teams. With a Master’s in Applied Psychology, Mercedes blends strategic insight with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics to help companies grow with intention.

Mercedes@hrinsightconsulting.com