FRACTIONAL & PROJECT-BASED HR
Every well-run home has house rules.
So does every well-run business.
We help small businesses build workplaces where people thrive, leaders lead confidently, and compliance becomes a competitive advantage — not a burden.
“Every successful company starts with clear expectations, strong leadership, and a healthy workplace culture. We partner with businesses to create practical HR solutions that protect their company while empowering their people.”
— THE HOUSE RULES BRAND PROMISE
Every room of the house, covered.
THE FIVE PILLARS
Our services are organized around five pillars — the same rooms every functional household needs. Engage one, or all five, à la carte or bundled into a signature package.
Foundation
Employee handbooks, policies & procedures, new hire onboarding, job descriptions, compliance audits
Room 1
People
Recruiting, interview support, hiring strategy, performance management, retention strategies
Room 2
Culture
Team-building workshops, leadership coaching, values development, recognition programs, workplace engagement
Room 3
Compliance
Labor law guidance, workplace investigations, documentation practices, corrective action, HR compliance checkups
Room 4
Leadership
Supervisor training, difficult conversations, conflict resolution, manager coaching, succession planning
Room 5
Ready to set your House Rules?
Book a free 30-min. Home Inspection, and we'll help you figure out exactly where to start.
Signature Packages
Find the right stage for your business.
Four packages, each named for a stage of building — and protecting — a home. Start where you are, and move in as you grow.
STAGE 01 — STARTUP
HOUSEWARMING
$2,500-$4,500
one-time payment
Perfect for startups.
HR consultation
Employee handbook
Policies
Job descriptions
Onboarding checklist
STAGE 02 — GROWING
LIVING ROOM
$3,000-$6,000
one-time payment
Perfect for growing teams.
Recruiting support
Performance reviews
Culture assessment
Manager coaching
STAGE 03 — PROTECT
LOCK THE DOOR
$3,000-$6,000
one-time payment
Compliance protection.
STAGE 04 — ONGOING
DREAM HOUSE
$2,000-$4,000/month
3-month minimum
Our premium, recurring offering.
Fractional HR Director
Monthly consulting
Unlimited HR questions
Recruiting assistance
Leadership coaching
Compliance monitoring
*Final pricing reflects client headcount, industry risk level, and depth of engagement.
Not every business needs a full package. We understand that. If you have a specific HR challenge—a single policy to draft, a difficult conversation to prepare for, or a one-off compliance question— we offer à la carte consulting starting at $200.
Schedule a ‘Home Inspection' (30-min. Discovery call) today, and we will help you decide.
House Rules Consulting is built on a simple idea: every successful organization, like a well-run household, needs a strong foundation, clear house rules, and people who feel they belong. We help small and growing businesses — the ones most exposed to HR risk and least equipped to manage it — get practical, right-sized HR support without the cost of a full-time HR department.
OUR STORY
To help small businesses build workplaces where people thrive, leaders lead confidently, and compliance becomes a competitive advantage — not a burden.
OUR MISSION
Clarity — Clear policies and expectations prevent confusion and conflict.
Partnership — We work alongside leaders, not just for them.
Protection — Compliance and documentation safeguard the business and its people.
People-first — Strong culture and engaged employees drive sustainable growth.
Practicality — Solutions are tailored to the size and budget of small businesses, not enterprise overkill.
OUR VALUES
Meet our Lead Consultant
Shiwana Rucker
Shiwana founded House Rules Consulting after more than 10 years in Human Resources, working across the full spectrum of HR — from hiring and culture-building to compliance and workplace investigations. She holds a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification and has spent her career helping organizations turn HR from a source of stress into a source of strength.
She started House Rules Consulting to bring that same level of expertise to small businesses that need it most — the ones without a dedicated HR department, navigating growth and risk on their own. Her approach blends compliance rigor with a genuine belief that strong workplaces are built on trust, not just policy.
Outside of client work, Shiwana spends her time with family, writing, and capturing everyday moments through photography. She also volunteers her time helping small churches and nonprofit organizations strengthen their own organizational development — a natural extension of the same belief that drives House Rules Consulting: that every organization, no matter its size or budget, deserves a strong foundation and the people to help it thrive.
WHY HOUSE RULES
Compliance rigor. Genuine culture. No lock-in.
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HOW IT WORKS
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