Exceptional HR Solutions

The Human Side of HR Done Exceptionally Well!

Trusted by 100+ Growing Businesses Across the U.S.

Founded by Neil Katz, Exceptional HR Solutions is a trusted HR solutions provider that’s helped 100+ Businesses navigate HR complexity without the cost of a full-time HR team.

Your Outsourced HR Partner, Built to Feel In-House!

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450+

Years of Combined Experience

4-8

Hours Saved per Leader Weekly

75%

Reduction in Compliance Risk

We’re Not Just HR – We’re Your Strategic People Partner

Every business relies on its people – and those people deserve better than boilerplate policies and generic HR. At Exceptional HR Solutions, we bring clarity, structure, and calm to your growing company, so you can scale with confidence.

We’re not consultants who drop in and disappear. We work as an extension of your leadership team, helping you turn good intentions into measurable impact.

What Makes Us “Exceptional”?

People-First, Always
We believe HR should build trust, not bureaucracy.
Real-World HR Experts
Our team includes seasoned strategists, compliance pros, and culture shapers.
Built for Growth & Change
We specialize in helping fast-growing businesses move from chaos to clarity.
Collaborative, Not Transactional
We integrate with your team – not just your calendar.

What We Help With

Multi-state compliance
Culture and performance design
Leadership coaching & manager support
Strategic HR planning
Navigating organizational change
Let’s Make HR Work For You
No jargon. No one-size-fits-all. Just smart, human HR that helps your people – and your business – thrive.
Ready to See the Difference Exceptional HR Can Make?

Get in touch with us – we’ll listen, learn about your goals, and show you how fractional HR can simplify your growth.

Our Partners in People

450+ Years of Combined HR Leadership Experience

Our diverse team includes senior HR strategists, payroll experts, compliance consultants, and talent optimization specialists each bringing years of specialized experience to deliver measurable impact.

Neil Katz, SPHR, RBLP-T

CEO & Founder, Exceptional HR Solutions

As a founder himself, Neil Katz understands firsthand the challenges that keep small and midsize business (SMB) leaders up at night. With over 25 years of strategic HR leadership experience, spanning scrappy startups to enterprises with 1000+ employees, Neil brings real-world insight, proven frameworks, and calm confidence to every client he serves.

Why Neil Stands Out:

25+ years of hands-on HR leadership across organizations of all sizes, from early-stage startups to large enterprises

SPHR-certified (Senior Professional in Human Resources), reflecting mastery of strategic, big-picture HR practices

RBLP-T certified (Resilience-Building Leadership Professional, Trainer), equipping leaders and teams to thrive through change and uncertainty

Neil doesn’t just advise, he partners with SMBs to build resilient, people-first cultures that drive sustainable growth.

Our Promise

We believe every organization deserves an HR partner that listens before it leads. One that doesn’t just deliver solutions – but understands the heartbeat of your business.

At Exceptional HR Solutions, our promise is simple:

We act as an extension of your team. Your priorities become ours. Your success, our shared outcome.

We lead with empathy and precision. Because effective HR isn’t just about policies – it’s about people and performance moving in harmony.

We earn trust through transparency. Every process, every recommendation, every outcome – delivered with clarity and accountability.

We scale with you. Whether you’re growing from 30 to 300 employees or navigating your next investment round, we evolve with your goals – not against them.

When you partner with us, you don’t just gain HR expertise – you gain a steady hand, a strategic mind, and a team that truly cares.

Because the best partnerships aren’t outsourced. They’re built – on trust, understanding, and shared purpose.

Who We Work With

We work with leaders who carry more than titles, they carry responsibility. Founders who built their companies from grit and vision. CEOs who know that growth brings both opportunity and growing pains. Private equity partners who see HR not as overhead, but as a lever for value creation. Our clients come to us when their people challenges start touching performance when payroll errors, retention dips, or compliance blind spots start costing sleep and momentum. They don’t need another consultant. They need a partner who can step in quietly, think deeply, and deliver consistently.

That’s where we fit in as your Fractional HR team and strategic backbone, translating chaos into clarity, people issues into performance gains, and HR complexity into confidence.

Because behind every successful business is a team that works not just together, but in rhythm. And that’s the rhythm we help you find and keep.

Trusted by Founders & CEO’s

The success of our clients is the true measure of our work

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Working with Exceptional HR Solutions has been a game-changer for our company. Their deep understanding of HR practices and ability to navigate complex employment issues allowed us to confidently implement new policies, streamline recruitment processes, and create a more positive workplace culture. I highly recommend Jennifer Reiner, with Exceptional HR Solutions, to any company seeking a reliable and knowledgeable HR partner who can effectively address challenges and support strategic growth!

Alverson

Chief Executive Officer

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Exceptional HR Solutions has been an absolute game-changer for our company over the past six months. Neil and his team bring a level of expertise, professionalism, and responsiveness that is truly unmatched. What sets them apart is their personalized approach – they don’t just offer cookie-cutter solutions; they take the time to understand our unique needs and tailor their services accordingly. If you’re looking for a fractional HR partner who is knowledgeable, proactive, and genuinely invested in your success, I highly recommend Exceptional HR Solutions.

Matt Newton

Chief Executive Officer

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We highly recommend Exceptional HR Solutions to anyone who is looking for a reliable and professional vendor that can provide human resources consulting services. They have exceeded our expectations and delivered a high-quality service and expertise. They are also very friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. They are not just vendors, but a real partner that we trust and value!

Tracy Reep

Chief Executive Officer

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Neil and the entire team from Exceptional HR have been a huge help to our company. We have grown very quickly over the years and really just gotten by internally with our HR needs. Their team helped us bring order to the chaos. They have also been invaluable in helping us fill some key positions with quality employees. When tough situations arrive and we need to make a decision, they have been great and trusted advisors that we can rely on.

Jason Taylor

CEO • Selery, Inc

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I highly recommend Exceptional HR Solutions for their professionalism, HR expertise, and innovative solutions. Their guidance on policies, performance management, and employee relations has been invaluable. The support team is equally impressive – hard-working, timely, and diligent in managing payroll, benefits, and employee interactions. Together, they are a trusted and dependable HR partner.

Indu Sanka

CEO • Red Elephant

100+

Businesses served

75%

Compliance success

5-Star

Client feedback

Our Story: A Timeline of Growth, Purpose & Impact

From inception to industry leadership

2025

Now & the Future

• Operating as a hybrid, remote-enabled firm with clients across the U.S.
• Offering a full spectrum of HR outsourcing services under the HRSaaS + Fractional HR umbrella
• Emphasizing client-first culture, compliance as standard, and scalable HR systems
• On trajectory to grow into a recognized national brand in HR outsourcing, with goals of doubling client base and entering new verticals (e.g., healthcare, fintech)

2023-24

Thought Leadership & Market Awareness

• Neil Katz contributes to HR industry conversations (LinkedIn, webinars, HR trade media)
• Surveyed community opinions (e.g. AI in hiring) to position EHR as a voice at the crossroads of HR + tech
• Published guiding content on state pay transparency, compliance, fractional CHRO cost, etc.
• Strengthened brand partnerships and local reputation in Texas and U.S. markets

2020-22

Shaping the HRSaaS Model & Scaling Reach

• Adopted the HRSaaS (HR Solutions as a Service) framework: modular, flexible HR-as-a-service
• Onboarded clients in multiple states, improving remote HR delivery and compliance coverage
• Developed new offerings: executive coaching, leadership continuity, outplacement, compensation consulting
• Achieved key milestones in client success and retention, building a deeper reputation in the HR outsourcing category

2017-19

Vision Solidifies & Brand Strengthens

• Formalized Fractional HR / Outsourcing as a core positioning
• Onboarded mid-market clients who needed structure but didn’t want full-time HR overhead
• Enhanced compliance and regulatory services (I-9, FMLA, ADA) in response to increasing state-level labor laws
• Expanded team of HR Partners and advisors to cover broader expertise (payroll, investigations, benefits)

2013-16

Diversification & Strategic Growth

• Expanded into talent acquisition, performance management, and culture consulting
• Introduced fractional HR concepts informally – leaders from small teams began requesting part-time HR leadership
• Began serving clients across multiple industries – from tech startups to manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and nonprofits
• Built partnerships and delivered HR automation/system integration in client organizations

2010-12

Laying the Foundation

• Built core service offerings: payroll support, HR policy development, and compliance consulting
• Served early small-business clients, refining process-oriented, hands-on HR practices
• Developed internal frameworks, templates, and playbooks to bring repeatable quality

2008

Inception & Intention

Neil Katz founds Exceptional HR Solutions, driven by a vision to make HR accessible, strategic, and scalable for growing companies.

From day one, the mission is clear: deliver practical HR solutions rooted in experience, not just theory.

Why Exceptional HR

Because we know that HR is never just about policies, paperwork, or process it’s about people. And people decisions shape everything: culture, growth, and the legacy you’re building.

At Exceptional HR Solutions, we don’t just manage HR. We integrate with your leadership, your rhythm, and your ambitions. We bring the structure of an enterprise HR department and the empathy of a team that’s walked in your shoes.

Our clients trust us because we stay close even as an outsourced partner. We ask the hard questions, surface the blind spots, and build systems that last beyond us. We blend compliance with care, analytics with intuition, and strategy with humanity.

That’s why over a hundred organizations have chosen us – not just to solve HR problems, but to build HR foundations that elevate everything else.

When you partner with Exceptional HR, you’re not outsourcing HR. You’re insourcing excellence one decision, one conversation, one breakthrough at a time.

Our HR Partnership Program

At Exceptional HR Solutions, we act as your trusted HR partner providing practical support, hands-on execution, and strategic guidance so you can run your business with confidence.

Here’s how we help:

Strategic HR Leadership

Right-sized strategies that align HR with business growth not just policies and paperwork.

Talent Hiring & Retention Support

Help finding, onboarding, and keeping the right people without inflated costs.

Employee Development & Training

Targeted programs that improve performance, reduce turnover, and build stronger teams.

Compensation & Benefits Guidance

Clear, competitive structures that support retention and compliance.

Compliance & Employee Documentation

Policies, handbooks, audits, and ongoing monitoring to prevent fines, disputes, and legal exposure.

Employee Relations Assistance

Day-to-day support with investigations, discipline, conflict resolution, policy enforcement, and more.

With personalized engagement not a canned template we support your internal HR function or become your HR department when you don’t have one.
Our goal is simple: keep you compliant, reduce day-to-day HR workload, and help your business grow with confidence.

Ready to Fix Your HR?

Book Your Free Consultation

No sales pitch, just actionable insights from a certified HR leader.

In under 30 minutes, we’ll identify your biggest HR risks and your biggest opportunities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How quickly can I get support from your HR consulting firm?

Fast. Because we operate as agile HR solutions partners, we can often onboard new clients within days, not weeks. Whether you’re facing an urgent employee relations issue or planning a long-term talent strategy, we’re ready to step in with clarity, confidence, and care.

What makes Exceptional HR Solutions different from other HR consulting firms?

Unlike traditional HR consulting firms that offer one-size-fits-all advice, we act as true HR solutions partners, embedding ourselves in your business to understand your unique culture, challenges, and goals. Our team of seasoned HR professionals delivers personalized, proactive support that goes beyond compliance to drive engagement, performance, and growth.

Are you an HR solutions provider for small and midsize businesses?

Absolutely! We specialize in serving small and midsize businesses (SMBs) that need strategic HR guidance but don’t require, or can’t afford, a full-time executive. As your dedicated HR solutions provider, we scale with you, offering fractional leadership, on-demand expertise, and practical tools tailored to your stage of growth.

How do HR solutions partners like Exceptional HR Solutions add value to my company?

Great question! As your HR solutions partner, we don’t just solve problems we prevent them. From building compliant policies and improving hiring processes to fostering resilient workplace cultures, we help you attract, retain, and empower top talent. Think of us as your behind-the-scenes leadership team, ensuring your people strategy aligns with your business strategy.

Can I work with you if I already have an internal HR team?

Yes! Many of our clients have HR staff but need specialized support during periods of growth, transition, or complexity. As experienced HR consulting firm advisors, we complement your existing team with senior-level expertise in areas like organizational design, leadership development, compliance audits, and change management, without the overhead of a full-time hire.

What industries do you serve as HR solutions provider?

We’ve partnered with organizations across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, nonprofits, and retail. Our flexible model as HR solutions partners allows us to quickly adapt our approach to your sector’s unique regulations, talent needs, and operational demands.