What Is a Fractional HR and Finance Manager…. And Does Your Business Need One?
Not ready for a full-time HR or finance hire? A fractional HR and finance manager gives you expert support when you need it, without the overhead. Here's how it works.
You're running a growing business. You've got payroll to process, employees to onboard, compliance to keep up with, and financials that need more than a glance once a quarter. But hiring a full-time HR manager and a full-time controller? That's two six-figure salaries you're not ready for.
That's exactly where fractional HR and finance services come in, and it's exactly what Two Step Business Services was built to do.
So, What Does "Fractional" Actually Mean?
Fractional simply means part-time, dedicated expertise without the full-time price tag. Instead of hiring someone in-house, you bring on a professional who works with you on a consistent, ongoing basis as a true extension of your team. You get the experience and accountability of a seasoned HR or finance manager, scaled to what your business actually needs right now.
What Does a Fractional HR Manager Do?
A fractional HR manager handles the people operations your business needs to run smoothly, without you having to figure it all out yourself. That includes hiring and onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, and building the processes that keep your team running well as you grow.
For small and mid-size businesses, this is often the difference between winging it and actually having a system.
What Does a Fractional Finance Manager or Controller Do?
On the finance side, a fractional controller or finance manager does a lot more than keep the books. Think accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, month-end close, budgeting, and coordinating with your CPA at tax time. It's controller-level work, the kind that gives you a real picture of where your business stands and where it's heading.
If you're currently relying on a bookkeeper alone, or worse, trying to handle it yourself, a fractional finance manager brings a level of oversight and strategy that most small businesses don't realize they're missing.
Who Is This Right For?
Fractional HR and finance support tends to be a great fit if you:
Have between 5 and 100 employees and are growing
Know you need HR and finance support but aren't ready to hire full-time
Are spending too much of your own time on payroll, compliance, or financial questions
Want a dedicated person who knows your business, not a call center or a generic software platform
What Makes Two Step Different?
At Two Step Business Services, you get a dedicated account manager plus their support staff for less than the cost of a FT hire. You get someone who knows your business, your employees, and your numbers. And when you need CFO-level or HR Director-level thinking, that consulting support is available too.
It's the fractional model done right: real expertise, real availability, and a relationship that grows with your business.
