Strong projects start with strong teams.
The same clarity we bring to construction, we bring to the people behind it. We help construction firms and small businesses hire intentionally, set clear expectations, and build cultures that hold up under pressure.
Four areas of focus.
Hiring & Onboarding
Role definitions, scorecards, structured interviews, and onboarding plans so new hires get productive fast.
Policy & Compliance
Employee handbooks, job descriptions, and the everyday HR documentation small teams usually skip.
Performance & Culture
Review cadences, feedback frameworks, and clear expectations that keep teams aligned under pressure.
Built for the Trades
Practical HR for builders and small businesses — no corporate jargon, no off-the-shelf templates.
Built for organizations
that build things.
Most small businesses don't need a full HR department — they need someone who's done it before.
We work with construction firms, trades, and growing small businesses that want their people side handled with the same care as the work itself. No bloated retainer. No off-the-shelf templates. Just clear, practical HR that fits how you actually run.
Predictable, transparent pricing.
Too small for a full-time HR director? Partner with Waypoint and gain an experienced HR professional without the cost of a full-time employee.
- Unlimited email questions
- One monthly HR call
- Basic compliance guidance
- Policy review assistance
- Recruiting assistance
- Employee relations guidance
- Handbook updates
- Performance management support
- Monthly onsite meeting (if local)
Michelle Schroeder
Michelle leads HR consulting at Waypoint. She partners with construction firms and small businesses to bring structure to hiring, policy, and people decisions — without losing the personal touch that small teams depend on.