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Case Studies

Real Results. Real Businesses.

Discover how companies transformed their HR from a constant struggle into a streamlined system that saves time, reduces turnover, and fuels growth.

HR Solutions Framework

Start-Up Gains Strong HR Foundation with Modern Technology
We helped a growing start-up launch its HR function, implementing policies, benefits, and a modern HRIS and payroll platform for long-term success.

CASE STUDY

Building HR Foundations and Technology for a Growing Start-Up

Client: Recruiting Firm
Size:
4 Employees

Client Challenge

A small start-up was making its first hires and lacked the foundational HR structure, tools, and compliance guidance to support its growth. They needed a compliant handbook, help navigating employment matters, and a technology solution to manage HR and payroll efficiently.

Our Solution

We partnered with the founders to:

  • Develop a customized, compliant employee handbook tailored to their new workforce.
  • Advise leadership on employment practices and compliance requirements for first-time employers.
  • Conduct their first employee benefits review to ensure competitive offerings.
  • Implement a modern HRIS and payroll technology platform to streamline onboarding, time tracking, and payroll processes.
  • Provide ongoing HR support to address daily HR needs as the company scales.

Impact / Results

The start-up now has a strong HR foundation supported by modern technology. With clear policies, efficient payroll and HR tools, and expert ongoing guidance, the founders can focus on growing their business while ensuring compliance and providing a positive employee experience.

HR Compliance & Policy Development

Modernized Handbook Ensures Multi-State Compliance
We updated a decade-old handbook for a non-profit, creating state-specific addendums and policies that keep them compliant and aligned with their mission.

CASE STUDY

Comprehensive Handbook Development for a Multi-State Non-Profit

Client: Multi-state non-profit organization
Size:
50+ Employees

Client Challenge
A long-standing non-profit organization with 50+ employees was operating with an outdated employee handbook that had not been updated in nearly a decade. With operations spanning multiple states, they needed a fully compliant, modernized handbook that addressed evolving labor laws and organizational needs.

Our Solution
We partnered closely with the organization to:

  • Develop a fully compliant employee handbook tailored to their unique operations.
  • Draft and update multiple policies to align with current employment regulations.
  • Create state-specific addendums for every state in which they operate, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Customize policies to reflect the organization’s culture and mission while addressing gaps in their previous documentation.

Impact / Results:
The client now has a clear, legally sound, and easy-to-navigate handbook that supports consistency, reduces risk, and empowers leadership to manage HR matters confidently.

HR & Payroll Technology Guidance and Implementation

HRIS Implementation Saves Time and Streamlines HR
By introducing a modern HRIS and payroll solution, we saved a 25-person company significant time while improving employee experience and enabling strategic HR growth.

CASE STUDY

Streamlining HR with a Modern HRIS & Payroll Platform

Client: Public relations firm
Size:
25 Employees

Client Challenge

A 25-person company relied on manual processes for payroll and HR management, causing significant inefficiencies for their controller and leaving employees with limited self-service capabilities. The company needed a solution that would save time, modernize HR functions, and support future strategic growth.

Our Solution

We implemented a comprehensive HRIS and payroll technology platform that:

  • Automated payroll processing and reduced administrative workload for the controller.
  • Provided employees with an easy-to-use portal for requesting time off, tracking PTO balances, and setting personal goals.
  • Enabled management to conduct performance evaluations, create journal entries to track feedback between review cycles, and access valuable HR reporting tools.

Our partnership with this client extends beyond technology implementation. As their ongoing HR advisor, we:

  • Work directly with ownership to develop and execute a complete HR strategy.
  • Conduct compensation and benefits assessments to ensure competitiveness.
  • Update their employee handbook and develop new policies as needed.
  • Create accurate, well-defined job descriptions for every role.
  • Provide ongoing HRIS support and troubleshooting to optimize system usage.

Impact / Results

With a modernized HR platform and strategic HR guidance, the client has saved time and resources, improved employee experience, and gained data-driven tools to support decision-making. The company continues to partner with Threology to strengthen its HR foundation and support long-term business success.

Fractional & Interim HR Leadership

Seamless HR Support Powers Successful Business Acquisition
We prepared a 20-employee business for acquisition, managed HR due diligence, and were retained post-sale by the national buyer to provide ongoing HR expertise.

CASE STUDY

HR Due Diligence and Post-Sale Support for Business Acquisition

Client: Multi-million dollar commercial paint and chemical company
Size:
20 Employees

Client Challenge

A 20-employee business was preparing to sell to a large, national company. With limited internal HR resources, they needed expert guidance to organize their processes, ensure compliance, and manage sensitive employee information during the transition. The success of the sale depended on accurate, timely HR data and a smooth handoff to the acquiring company.

Our Solution

Seven months before the sale, we partnered with the business to:

  • Organize and update all HR processes and personnel files.
  • Work closely with the buyer to provide necessary employee and payroll information for due diligence.
  • Clean and validate data within the existing payroll system to ensure accuracy.
  • Coordinate benefits information to prevent loss of health coverage for employees during the transition.
  • Serve as the primary HR knowledge department for the smaller company throughout the transaction.

Following the successful acquisition, the national company—impressed with our expertise—contracted Threology to:

  • Provide post-sale HR guidance and support.
  • Develop state- and local-specific policies to align with their larger HR infrastructure.

Impact / Results

The acquisition was completed smoothly with no disruption to employee benefits or payroll. Our proactive approach minimized risk, ensured compliance, and facilitated a seamless transition. Post-sale, our continued partnership with the acquiring company helped integrate HR policies and strengthen their operations nationwide.

Payroll Processing

Secure Payroll Transition for Growing Accounting Firm
We manage payroll processing and data accuracy to support a 100-person firm during a critical staff transition, maintaining privacy and efficiency.

CASE STUDY

Payroll Transition and Ongoing Support for Accounting Firm

Client: Regional Accounting Firm
Size:
100+ Employees

Client Challenge

A 100-person accounting firm faced the retirement of their payroll administrator and needed a seamless way to transition payroll responsibilities without burdening internal staff or compromising employee privacy.

Our Solution

We partnered with the firm to:

  • Conduct a thorough PTO accrual data scrub to ensure accurate records before transitioning the process to our team.
  • Collaborate closely with their payroll point person to collect and process semi-monthly payroll information.
  • Assume payroll administration responsibilities to maintain confidentiality and reduce internal workload.

Impact / Results

The firm continues smooth, error-free payroll processing with enhanced data accuracy and privacy. By outsourcing payroll administration to Threology, they safeguard sensitive information and ease the transition during a key personnel change.

HRIS and Payroll System Implementation

By introducing a modern HRIS and payroll solution, the organization saved several hours per month on payroll and onboarding, reduced administrative costs, and improved both the employer and employee experience.

CASE STUDY

Implement and Automate a Full HRIS and Payroll System

Client: National nonprofit organization
Size:
100+ Employees

Client Challenge:
This national organization was struggling with outdated, manual HR and payroll processes that drained time and created unnecessary complexity. Administrative inefficiencies, onboarding bottlenecks, and compliance risks were impacting productivity and the employee experience.

Our Solution:
We partnered closely with the organization to:

  • Participate in HRIS and payroll system implementation meetings with their chosen vendor
  • Gather and prepare payroll, benefits, and demographic data
  • Assist with onboarding workflows and document organization
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance on system functionality and optimization
  • Communicate with the vendor to troubleshoot implementation and billing issues
  • Keep organizational leadership informed throughout the process

Impact / Results:
The organization saved 25+ hours per month on payroll and 10+ hours per month on onboarding and benefits. Early compliance fixes prevented thousands of dollars in tax-related costs and fees, while automation empowered managers to improve budgeting, recruitment planning, and ease in employee management. The result: a streamlined, scalable HRIS and payroll system built for long-term growth.

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