Who We Serve
Growing a business is exciting. Managing people can be complicated.
Anna Firliet, LLC provides HR consulting services for small and growing businesses. Based in Raleigh, NC, Anna provides nationwide support to build strong teams and sustainable workplaces.
Typical clients include:
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Small businesses with fewer than 100 employees
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Founders or owners who are building their people strategy
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Companies that don’t yet have full-time HR
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Organizations onboarding, training, or supporting new HR staff
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Growing teams that want clear policies and better processes
If you're running a growing business and feel like you're figuring out HR as you go, you're not alone—and you don't have to do it alone.
Many small business owners come to us when they’re experiencing things like:
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Hiring without a clear process. You’re growing quickly but unsure how to structure hiring or interviews.
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Onboarding that feels inconsistent. New hires start without a clear process or expectations.
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Performance issues that are hard to address. You want to support employees while still protecting your business.
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Unclear policies or missing documentation. Employee handbooks, procedures, and policies may not exist yet.
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Sensitive employee situations. Investigations or workplace issues require experienced, neutral support.
Managing people without HR training. You’re great at running your business—but HR wasn’t part of the original job description.
Common HR Challenges
Services Overview
Anna Firliet provides practical HR support designed specifically for small businesses.
Recruiting and hiring support
Build a structured, effective hiring process that helps you find the right people.
Workplace investigations
Handle sensitive employee situations with professionalism and compliance.
Onboarding and training
Create onboarding systems that set employees up for success from day one.
Employee handbooks and HR policies
Establish clear documentation that protects your business and supports your team.
Performance management
Support managers with clear expectations, feedback systems, and review processes.
HR advising for growing teams
Get ongoing HR guidance as your company scales.
Testimonials
“Working with Anna has been an absolute pleasure. As an HR Business Partner, she brings a rare combination of professionalism, strategic thinking, and genuine empathy that makes every interaction feel both productive and supportive. Anna has a true gift for understanding people, she listens deeply, advocates thoughtfully, and always finds ways to move forward that work for everyone involved. Whether navigating complex situations or simply being a trusted sounding board, she shows up with warmth, integrity, and a level of care that is hard to find. Anyone fortunate enough to work with or partner alongside Anna will quickly see why she stands out and her new business venture is sure to reflect everything that makes her exceptional.”
— Mike Peterson, Product Management Leader, Seattle WA
“I have worked with Anna for years within the data center industry, and in that time, no one has delivered a more personable and genuinely human HR experience than she has.
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Anna’s work ethic is beyond reproach — she sets the tone, raises the bar, and brings out the best in every team she leads.
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Throughout the time I’ve known Anna, I have grown both professionally and as a leader. Her partnership has sharpened my business acumen, deepened my understanding of HR, and made me a more effective force in the data center industry.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”
— Sean Merz, Operations Leader, Salt Lake City UT