Your Complete HR Stack for SMB Growth
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Guides, templates, vendor comparisons, and AI-powered support—designed for SMB founders and HR leaders building departments that last.
How HR Launcher Lab Works
Everything you need to build a professional HR and people operations function—step by step
Learn
Access 100+ step-by-step guides covering compliance, recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and more. Written for SMBs, not enterprises.
Implement
Download professional templates, employee handbook and policies, and tools you can customize and use immediately. No starting from scratch.
Choose Wisely
Compare HR software, services, and vendors with honest reviews and detailed breakdowns to find your perfect fit.
Launch Hubs: Your Start Here Pages
Each hub gives you everything in one place to help you build and scale HR with confidence: access guides, templates, vendor comparisons, and tools.
AI for HR
Discover practical ways SMBs can use AI to scale HR operations and automate recruiting, onboarding, and employee support.
20+ guides • 10+ tools • 15+ vendors
Recruiting & Hiring
Hire smarter and faster with guides, templates, and tools for every stage of the hiring process.
30+ guides • 15+ templates • 12+ vendors
Onboarding
Give every new hire a seamless start with onboarding kits, training plans, and automation tools.
25+ guides • 20+ templates • 10+ vendors
HR Compliance
Stay compliant and audit-ready with step-by-step guides, required forms, and compliance tracking tools.
40+ guides • 30+ templates • 8+ vendors
Compensation & Benefits
Design competitive rewards programs with salary planning tools, benefits guides, and vendor comparisons.
35+ guides • 25+ templates • 15+ vendors
HR Technology
Find and implement the right HR systems, from simple tools to full HRIS platforms.
15+ guides • 80+ tools and vendors
Quick Access to what You Need Most
Featured HR Templates
Professional, expert-written templates you can use immediately
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Complete AI Governance Starter Kit for SMBs
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Employee Handbook Kit – Essential Package
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Employee Handbook Kit – Premium Package
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Employee Onboarding Hub (Notion Template)
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HR Compliance Hub (Notion Template)
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HRIS Implementation Toolkit for Scaling Businesses (10–500+ Employees)
$49.99
Featured HR Services
Launch HR initiatives and internal projects quickly with our done-for-you services.
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Startup HR Foundation Package
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Complete Employee Handbook Customization Service
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Professional Document Review Service (3-5 Pages)
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Performance Review Program Design & Buildout
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HRIS Vendor Selection Service
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PEO/EOR Selection & Transition Support
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Benefits Strategy & Broker Selection Support
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Wellness Program Development
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Talent Reviews & Succession Planning
Latest HR News & Insights
Get the latest HR news, trends, and quick insights for startups and scaling teams.
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The Top 3 Compliance Mistakes SMBs Easily Make (And How to Avoid Costly Fines in 2026)
Labor law compliance seems straightforward at first glance. Put up the required posters, make sure employees can see them, and move on to running your business. But many small and…
Get Your Free HR Starter Kit
Essential templates, checklists, and guides to launch professional HR—no credit card required
- Hiring Roadmap – from pre-start prep to Day 1 to the first 90 days
- New-Hire Paperwork Checklist – I-9, W-4, and must-have forms with storage rules
- Compliance Basics – what you can’t ask, wage/hour essentials, and red flags
- Payroll Setup Guide – EIN, state registrations, workers’ comp, and tax obligations
- Job Posting Toolkit – craft postings that attract qualified candidates (and avoid noise)
- Interview Guide – structured questions and scorecards for fair, consistent decisions
- 12-Month HR Plan – a simple month-by-month roadmap to level-up HR at 20–200 headcount
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