Case Study
HR Strike Team for Corporate Carve-Out
HR Strike Team for Retail Carve-Out
PE sponsor carving out a division from a global consumer brand needed an HR Strike Team to support the transition from a centralized, legacy parent structure to a fully independent retail organization. Key issues included:
- No existing HR infrastructure (systems, people, or processes)
- Urgent need to stand up all HR capabilities within a 60-day TSA window
- High-volume, multi-state hourly workforce requiring rapid stabilization
Deliverables
- Design and implement end-to-end HR infrastructure
- Build scalable systems for payroll, benefits, compliance, and onboarding
- Ensure Day 1 readiness across all retail locations
- Hire, train and transition new internal team to a permanent, scalable HR function
Outcome
- Fully functional, stand-alone HR organization delivered within TSA period
- Zero disruption to workforce operations or compliance
- Smooth Day 1 employee experience across dispersed retail footprint
- Long-term value creation through scalable people infrastructure
