Strategic People & Culture Partnership

for Scaling Startups

Helping mission-driven, remote-first teams build people-first foundations that grow with them

I help early-stage and scaling startups establish adaptable People and Culture foundations that grow alongside them. From organizational design and HR systems to performance, culture, and change support, I provide a strategic partnership that aligns your people practices with your goals, values, and mission.

Whether you are hiring your first team, managing rapid growth, or enhancing collaboration within your distributed team, I bring clarity and structure to help you scale sustainably.

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About

Hi, I’m Parisa Pajouhesh, Strategic HR Partner for Startups & Remote Teams

With international HR experience, I specialize in supporting mission-driven, remote-first, and distributed teams. My work spans organizational design, workforce planning, employee experience, and change management, with a focus on building strong People & Culture foundations that evolve with your team.

I’ve supported organizations across nonprofit, private, and public sectors, including sustainability, energy, environment, social impact, media, and trades. My approach blends strategic clarity with practical execution, helping founders and teams navigate growth, complexity, and structural change.

I care deeply about building inclusive, people-first cultures where teams are aligned, empowered, and able to grow sustainably, no matter where they are in the world.

How I Work:

- Remote-first: Available across EMEA & North America (NAMER) time zones - Flexible Formats: Fractional strategic partnership or project-based consulting - Values-aligned: Practical, collaborative, and tailored to your stage of growth

Services

Flexible People & Culture Solutions for Early-Stage and Scaling Startups

Available as an ongoing strategic partnership or fixed-scope project support

 

1. Ongoing Strategic Partnership

Fractional People & Culture Partner embedded in your team.

Includes: strategy execution, leadership advising, people systems design, culture and performance foundations, and change management guidance.

Commitment: Fractional, based on team needs.

2. One-Time Setup Project

Fixed-scope engagements for teams building HR foundations or navigating structural shifts.

Includes: org design, performance frameworks, foundational HR systems, manager toolkits, or restructuring support.

Commitment: Based on project scope and team needs.

What’s Included – Core Support Areas

People & Organization Strategy

  •   Organizational design aligned to growth stage and strategy

  •   Workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and role clarity

  •   Job architecture and expectations

  •   Advising on structure, reporting lines, and cross-functional collaboration

 People Systems & Infrastructure

  •   Scalable hiring and onboarding frameworks

  •   Remote-first policy and operating foundations

  •   People systems, and HRIS advisory for early-stage teams

  •   Alignment of people practices with local compliance as you grow

 Culture & Performance Foundations

  •   Values translated into behaviours and ways of working

  •   Performance and feedback frameworks that support growth

  •   Team engagement insights

  •   Manager enablement for feedback, onboarding, and accountability

Leadership & Change Management

  •   Strategic guidance through growth, transitions, and change

  •   Trusted HRBP partnership for founders and leadership teams

  •   Support for effective collaboration across remote and distributed teams

  •   Inclusive people practices, role levelling, and compensation frameworks

  •   Fractional People & Culture leadership during key transition periods
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Contact

Have questions or want to explore how we can work together?

I’d be happy to hear from you.

Let’s talk about how I can support your team.

Work With Me

Remote-first | Available across EMEA & NAMER time zones