What HRC does

HRC, Ltd. (doing business as Human Resource Connection) is a privately held, founder-led HR consulting firm headquartered in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2004 by Karyn Jensen. The firm delivers customized human resource professional services to small and mid-sized businesses, organizations in transition, and new or growing companies across Northern Nevada. Its service portfolio spans in-house HR outsourcing, departmental assessments, employee relations guidance, compensation plan development, leadership recruitment, employee handbook construction, training workshops, job description development, Spanish language translation, I-9 audits, HR startup services, employee engagement and culture initiatives, and online harassment prevention training delivered via the Kajabi platform.

The business operates on a project-based and retainer professional services model with quote-based pricing tailored to each engagement, distributed through direct consultative sales rather than channel partners. The team is small (1-10 employees, six named including Founder/CEO Karyn Jensen, Senior HR Business Partner Alia Deffer, HR Business Partners Taylor Bauer and Chrissy Zerr, HR Administrator Terra Jacobs, and Spanish Translator Anahi Bravo), with credentials including MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and SHRM-CP certifications. There is no proprietary technology platform, AI capability, or disclosed integration stack; competitive advantage derives from founder expertise, customization, regional reputation, and long-term client relationships rather than technology.

HRC has served more than 700 clients over 20+ years across diverse industries including government (Truckee Sanitary District), nonprofit (Nevada Humane Society, Zephyr Point, Walker Basin Conservancy, Skiing is Believing), manufacturing (ProtoFab, Custom Glass), and financial services (CFA Inc.). The firm is bootstrapped with no external institutional funding, holds WBENC women-owned business certification, and was recognized in 2025 as SHRM Northern Nevada's Best HR Vendor and 3rd place in Northern Nevada Business Weekly's Best in Business. Geographic reach is concentrated in Northern Nevada, with stated aspirations for national and international expansion that have not yet been operationally executed.

Name

HRC

Legal name

HRC, Ltd.

Website

https://thehumanresourceconnection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HRC, Ltd. is a Reno, Nevada-based HR consulting firm founded in 2004 that delivers customized in-house HR, employee relations, compensation, recruitment, training, and compliance services to small and mid-sized businesses and organizations in transition across Northern Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Consulting Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

HR Service Delivery, Shared Services & HR Operating Model Advisory (BPACAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Compliance, Policy, EEO & Labor Law (BPACAPAM), Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

Keywords

• Human resources consulting
• HR compliance services
• Employee relations guidance
• Leadership development training
• HR outsourcing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. HR Consulting Services: HRC generates revenue through professional services consulting engagements. Services include in-house HR management, HR departmental assessments, employee relations guidance, compensation plan development, recruitment for leadership positions, training workshops, employee handbook development, job descriptions, Spanish language translation, I-9 audits, HR startup services, and employee engagement initiatives. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and ongoing retainer arrangements with clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HRC (Human Resource Connection, Ltd.) is a full-service HR consulting firm providing customized human resource solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. The company delivers a portfolio of professional services including acting as an outsourced in-house HR department, conducting HR departmental assessments, employee relations guidance, compensation plan development, leadership recruitment, employee handbook development, training workshops, job description writing, I-9 audits, Spanish translation, HR startup setup, and employee engagement initiatives. Services are tailored to each client's unique needs and delivered through both project-based engagements and ongoing retainer arrangements.

Product overview

HRC (Human Resource Connection) is a full-service HR consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of human resource solutions. Rather than a single software product, HRC provides a portfolio of consulting and professional services including In-House HR (where HRC acts as the client's complete HR department), HR Departmental Assessments, Employee Relations Guidance, Compensation Plan Development, Recruitment for Leadership Positions, Employee Handbooks, Leadership Coaching Programs, Training Workshops, Job Descriptions, Spanish Language Translation, I-9 Audits, HR Startup services, Employee Engagement & Culture initiatives, and Online Harassment Prevention Training. These services are designed to be customized to each client's unique business needs, helping organizations navigate recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leadership development, and compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-House HR

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 clients served over 20 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Justworks: Justworks is a PEO/HR platform serving SMBs with payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR support bundled through a technology platform. It competes with HRC's In-House HR offering but is a much larger, venture-backed player with national reach and a software-first delivery model.
• Insperity: Insperity is a large publicly-traded PEO that provides full-service HR outsourcing to SMBs, including HR administration, employee benefits, payroll, and compliance. It is comparable to HRC as a much larger, scaled version of the same core value proposition — outsourced HR department for SMBs — though it operates nationally and bundles technology.
• G&A Partners: G&A Partners is a national PEO offering HR outsourcing, benefits administration, payroll, and risk management to SMBs. Comparable to HRC in offering fractional/outsourced HR support for small businesses, but at a much larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• Sequoia One: Sequoia One is a PEO delivering HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services to small and mid-sized businesses, with a technology-forward delivery model. Comparable to HRC on the core outsourced-HR proposition for SMBs, but larger and tech-enabled rather than purely consulting-led.
• Trinet: TriNet is a major PEO serving small and mid-sized businesses with HR consulting, benefits administration, payroll, and risk management. Comparable to HRC in targeting the same SMB buyer and offering fractional/outsourced HR support, but at significantly greater scale with technology-enabled service delivery.

Direct peers

• BCN Services: BCN Services is a small/mid-sized HR consulting and PEO firm providing HR administration, benefits, payroll, and compliance to SMB and nonprofit clients. Directly comparable to HRC in service mix and customer segments (including nonprofits), with similar custom-consulting orientation.
• Propel HR: Propel HR is an HR outsourcing and consulting firm providing in-house HR, compliance, employee relations, and benefits support to growing businesses. Directly comparable to HRC in service breadth, SMB focus, and customized delivery model without a software-platform orientation.
• Amplify HR: Amplify HR is a small-to-mid-sized HR consulting firm offering outsourced HR services, compliance, employee relations, and leadership development to SMBs. It is one of the closest direct peers to HRC in terms of service portfolio (customized consulting, compliance, training) and target customer segment (small/mid-sized employers).
• IMC HR Solutions: IMC HR Solutions is an HR consulting and outsourcing firm providing customized HR services to small and mid-sized employers, including compliance, employee relations, training, and HR department setup. Closely comparable to HRC in scope, customer size, and boutique consulting model.

Emerging players

• HRchitect: HRchitect is an HR technology consulting firm that helps organizations select and implement HRIS/HCM systems. It is comparable to HRC on the HR advisory/consulting dimension but focused on HR technology selection and implementation rather than ongoing HR service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hrcltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-human-resource-connection-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/hrc_ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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