Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
A strategic HR executive, I provide fractional HR leadership to small and mid-sized businesses, specializing in multi-state compliance, workforce management, leadership coaching, and risk mitigation. I partner with business owners and leadership teams to develop and implement HR strategies that drive growth, efficiency, and compliance, ensuring a strong foundation for organizational success.
I work closely with clients to develop and manage HR functions, offering coaching and support to leaders in enhancing their HR skills, handling performance challenges, and fostering high-performance teams. My expertise includes policy development, compliance, employee handbook creation, and performance management system design.
By combining deep HR expertise with leadership coaching, I help businesses optimize HR functions, strengthen employee engagement, and cultivate a positive work environment. My goal is to empower HR leaders, align people with organizational vision, drive talent management initiatives, and maximize business opportunities. Adept at coaching and mentoring employees and leaders, I foster teamwork, professional growth, and long-term success.
Key Contributions:
• Multi-state HR expertise with hands-on experience navigating complex employment laws in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Alabama, and Florida.
• Develop and implement scalable HR frameworks and policies tailored to small businesses, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with company counsel on sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, compliance risks, and legal issues to mitigate liability.
• Coach and develop employees and managers, providing guidance on leadership, communication, performance improvement, and career growth.
• Advise on talent acquisition, retention, and performance management, building high-performing teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, managing regulatory requirements and reducing employment-related risks.
• Design and optimize compensation, benefits, and HR technology solutions to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives, including policy development, restructuring, and culture transformation.
• Provide interim HR leadership and executive-level support for businesses without in-house HR resources.
The School provides educational and therapeutic programs, with an extended school year to students (ages 3-21) who are: Preschool Disabled, Blind/Visually Impaired or Multiply Disabled.
Early Intervention Program - provides in-home and on-campus services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with visual impairments
Adult Program - Adults over the age of 21 with special needs are eligible to participate in the Adult Services program. This includes adults with comprehensive needs including developmental disabilities, physical or sensory disabilities.
District 6 is made up of 12 community-based, volunteer- driven local Little Leagues plus a district-wide Challenger Division for disabled athletes serving children 5-16 years old in 17 southern Bergen County towns – communities served by your business, as well.
The District is the volunteer link between the local leagues and Little League International, the largest youth sports organization in the world. The District provides pre-season safety, coaching, and player development clinics; coordinates league activities throughout the year; and operates District Tournaments that begin the road to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. In addition, they host Sectional and State Tournaments featuring the District Tournament winners as they advance.
Little League does not only give these children a place to play. It teaches positive values, builds character, creates life-long friendships and strengthens communities.
Bergen's Promise is the designated Care Management Organization for Bergen County as part of the NJ Children's System of Care. We provide in home, Wraparound support of youth up to age 21 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional and/or substance use challenges, as well as those living with developmental/intellectual disabilities. These services are provided at no out of pocket cost to families regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We are currently serving approximately 1,800 Bergen County families. We have many ways you can help to support our youth and families served throughout the year! Contact kwerheim@bergenspromise.org
Music Beyond Measure engages trauma survivors in arts-based, healing-centered programs that teach coping skills through music education, collaboration in songwriting, and empowerment through performance.
Personal care assistance and companionship provided to the elderly. Individuals with disabilities/recovering from illnesses and the pediatric population.
We provide compassionate Home care services tailored to meet the individual needs. We ensure quality, reliable, comfort services right where you belong. Everyone is V.I.P
Express Employment Professionals is a 40 year old full service staffing agency with 860 offices nationwide. We help to provide jobs for associates seeking work in Bergen County and we help clients and businesses that require additional staffing assistance in our territory.
Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Services We provide compassionate human services including counseling, mentorship, spiritual and life coaching, and support groups. Our mission is to empower individuals and entrepreneurs with the guidance and resources needed to thrive personally and professionally.
Services SCORE Northeast NJ provides free, confidential mentoring to and workshops for small businesses in Bergen and Passaic counties. We're here for the life of your business!
Services Music Beyond Measure engages trauma survivors in arts-based, healing-centered programs that teach coping skills through music education, collaboration in songwriting, and empowerment through performance.
Services Services and solutions that work to fit your financial needs and priorities
Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans - corporate and self-employed
Get more information about the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce by simply sending us an email anytime you want. We are open to all suggestions from our audience.
The Bergen County Chamber of Commerce, is an organization that helps promote business in Bergen County, NJ through fostering new business relationships and forming strategic alliances.
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