What Red Envelope Consulting does

Red Envelope Consulting is a woman-owned human resources consulting firm headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, founded in 2014 by Chelsea DuKate. The company delivers outsourced HR services to small and mid-sized organizations across multiple verticals, including healthcare, manufacturing, non-profits, construction, professional services, and membership organizations. Its service portfolio spans outsourced HR (fractional and full), managed payroll processing, outplacement, learning and development workshops, individual coaching delivered through tiered 'Envelope' packages, and Predictive Index talent optimization assessments. Customer logos include Redi Health, OACHC, Heritage Group, IAR International, and a Church Partner, indicating a mix of enterprise and SMB relationships.

The firm operates on a professional services revenue model with project-based, ongoing, and fractional engagement structures, supplemented by individual consumer coaching priced by the hour or session. Go-to-market is consultative and event-driven: initial consultations lead to customized proposals, supplemented by speaking engagements at HR industry events and active membership in regional Chambers of Commerce and SHRM chapters. Bilingual service delivery in English and Spanish and dual Indiana/Ohio offices support a claimed nationwide US reach. The technology stack is built on third-party assessment platforms (Predictive Index, CliftonStrengths, Q12, DISC, MBTI, Working Genius, Strong Interest Inventory) rather than proprietary software, and the company has no API, no app, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Revenue is undisclosed and the firm operates as a privately held, independently owned consultancy with no external funding, no parent company, and no acquisition history. Approximately 15 named consultants and specialists are listed on the team page (despite firmographic headcount of 1-10), including directors of consulting and payroll, senior HR consultants, bilingual HR specialists, and leadership coaches. The company positions itself around a 'chaos to clarity' advisory narrative tied to a Chinese red envelope cultural motif symbolizing good fortune and new beginnings.

Name

Red Envelope Consulting

Legal name

Red Envelope Consulting

Website

https://redenvelope.consulting

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Red Envelope Consulting is a woman-owned HR consulting firm in Carmel, Indiana providing outsourced HR, payroll, outplacement, training, and individual coaching services to small and mid-sized businesses across healthcare, manufacturing, non-profits, and other verticals nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Management Consulting Services (54161), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Human resources consulting
• Outsourced HR services
• Payroll processing services
• Talent optimization consulting
• Leadership development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HR Consulting Services: Project-based, ongoing, and fractional HR support services billed based on scope of engagement. Pricing determined after initial consultation with customized proposals for each client.
2. Managed Payroll Services: Outsourced payroll processing including payroll processing, post-payroll reporting, benefit and 401k deductions, garnishment administration, tax withholding and filing, compliance support, and year-end support.
3. Individual Coaching Services: One-on-one professional coaching services with tiered packages: Basic Envelope (resume review, job search assistance), Elite Envelope (strengths, interview prep), Red Envelope (networking), and Design Your Own custom packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Red Envelope Consulting is a woman-owned HR consulting firm that provides outsourced and fractional human resources services, managed payroll, outplacement, learning and development workshops, Predictive Index talent optimization assessments, and individual career coaching programs to organizations and individuals nationwide. Engagements are scoped as project-based, ongoing, or fractional support with pricing determined after an initial consultation.

Product overview

Red Envelope Consulting is a woman-owned HR services company offering a portfolio of interconnected human resources solutions. The core offerings include Outsourced HR Services (covering talent acquisition, fractional solutions, compliance audits, and consultative HR), Outsourced Payroll Services, Outplacement Services, and Learning & Development Workshops & Training. Individual coaching is delivered through their distinctive 'Envelope' programs (Basic, Elite, Red, and Design Your Own). As a Certified Partner of The Predictive Index, they provide talent optimization assessments. Services are available nationwide with bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, and pricing options include project-based, ongoing, and fractional support models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outsourced HR Services Comprehensive HR partnership covering talent acquisition, fractional HR solutions, HR audits and compliance, training and development, and consultative HR services for small-to-mid-sized organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, non-profits, professional services, and membership organizations.
• Outsourced Payroll Services Managed payroll processing including payroll processing, post-payroll reporting, benefit and 401k deductions, garnishment administration, tax withholding and filing, compliance support, and year-end support.
• Outplacement Services Transition support for employers and employees including career evaluations, resume and cover letter development, job search training, interview preparation, and networking assistance.
• Workshops & Training Learning and development programs covering leadership team building, organizational health, strategic planning, managerial training, talent development programs, conflict management, emotional intelligence, and HR foundations.
• Individual Services (Envelope Programs) One-on-one professional coaching for individuals delivered through tiered Envelope packages: Basic Envelope (resume review, job search assistance), Elite Envelope (strengths, interview prep), Red Envelope (networking), and Design Your Own custom packages, billed monthly or pay-as-you-go.
• Predictive Index Talent Optimization Certified Partner service helping businesses assess leadership, teams, and culture alignment with business strategy through Predictive Index assessments for hiring, managing, and inspiring teams.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Predictive IndexcoreTechnology or IntegrationRed Envelope Consulting is a Certified Partner of The Predictive Index, the world's leading talent optimization platform. They leverage Predictive Index assessments to help organizations hire the right people, manage and inspire teams to achieve maximum business results.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bambee: Bambee provides HR as a service for small and mid-sized businesses, pairing technology with dedicated HR managers — the closest direct competitor to Red Envelope's fractional/outsourced HR motion targeting SMBs.
• Sequoia Consulting Group: Sequoia delivers outsourced HR, benefits, payroll, and risk-management services to small and mid-sized employers, overlapping tightly with Red Envelope's core service portfolio and target buyer.
• G&A Partners: G&A Partners is a PEO providing HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and risk management to small and mid-sized businesses — directly comparable to Red Envelope's core service stack and target market.
• Vested HR: Vested HR offers fractional and outsourced HR services tailored to small and growing businesses, directly mirroring Red Envelope's service model and target customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Insperity: Insperity is a scaled PEO offering HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce-management solutions to SMBs nationwide — a much larger incumbent that competes with Red Envelope's outsourced HR and payroll offerings.
• TriNet: TriNet provides full-service HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and compliance to small and mid-market businesses, directly overlapping Red Envelope's target segment with substantially more capital and technology depth.
• Paychex: Paychex provides payroll, HR, and benefits outsourcing at scale to SMBs, competing with Red Envelope's outsourced payroll line and increasingly with its HR advisory offerings.

Emerging players

• Justworks: Justworks offers technology-enabled HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services to SMBs, increasingly layering in advisory services that overlap with the lighter end of Red Envelope's fractional model.

Regional players

• Abel HR: Abel HR provides outsourced and fractional HR services to small and mid-market businesses on the U.S. East Coast, sharing Red Envelope's consultative, fractional-delivery model with a different geographic base.

Others

• The Predictive Index: The Predictive Index is the talent optimization platform whose software Red Envelope resells via its Certified Partner status — included as an enabling/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/red-envelope-consulting

Compliance9 records

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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