I’m Marilyn Brown Charlton, a fractional CHRO who builds calm, compliant HR systems for founder-led teams in the US + EMEA. I design processes that hold under pressure and keep risk quiet.

What I do

Risk-first HR audits (CA + multi-state ready)

Recruiting on rails (scorecards, SLAs, dashboards)

Onboarding/offboarding/LOA SOPs that stick

Employee relations: investigations, corrective action, respectful exits

Performance rhythms: goals, 1:1s, reviews

HRIS: Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto

How I work

Clear scope. Documented decisions. Founder-safe comms. I protect your calendar and your risk surface—and I leave you with systems you can run without me.

Who I’m for

Small to mid-size, founder-led companies that value clean compliance, steady delivery, and grown-up culture over theatrics.

Ready for calm, auditable HR? Book a 20-minute fit call →