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Implementation Specialists

Microsoft Partner providing ERP solutions, support and consulting.

HR Consulting

You Built the Business.

Let Us Help You Take Care of the People in It.


Whether you need help hiring, handling a tricky employee issue, updating your handbook, or just making sure your policies are in check - we provide practical, people-first HR solutions that meet your business where it's at.

Ready to enhance your workforce management?

Contact Director of HR Services, Janelle Nickolay, today.

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Our HR Consulting Services Include:

  • Recruitment support and onboarding guidance

  • Employee handbook creation or revision

  • Policy development and compliance checkups

  • Employee relations and difficult conversations

  • HR audits and documentation reviews

  • Fractional HR support for ongoing needs

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We know HR can feel overwhelming. You want to stay compliant, support your team, and avoid costly missteps, but you don’t need a full-time HR hire to get there.

That's where we come in with personalized support and real experience.

We offer flexible, approachable HR consulting that helps small to mid-size businesses lead with confidence.

We love supporting business owners, leaders, and teams who:

  • Want to do right by their people and protect their business.

  • Are tired of winging it, or web searching their way through HR.

  • Need a partner who can be both compassionate and direct.

  • Don't need a full-time HR person, but still need HR done right.

Whether you're growing fast, feeling overwhelmed, or just not sure where to start - we're here to help. 

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Testimonials

“Working with Janelle at Implementation Specialists, Inc. has been a truly valuable experience for FirstLink. We’ve partnered on several important projects such as updating our employee handbook, refining our corrective action, and reasonable accommodation policies. Janelle brings a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach to every conversation, and her support has helped strengthen our HR practices and follow-through. I’m grateful for her expertise and collaborative style!” 

- Jennifer Illich, Executive Director, FirstLink

“Janelle and her team over at Implementation Specialists were the perfect partners for our needs creating a new company handbook. Everything was handled very professionally, communication was very prompt, and the final product was exactly what we were looking for.  We will be using their services for any future needs.”

- Dylan Juhl, Northwest Asphalt & Maintenance 

“I have had the best experience working with Janelle at Implementation Specialists. Her attention to detail is impeccable and always looks beyond the scope of any work I need done. I was in the process of selling my business and closing my operations but still needed some HR/Payroll expertise to fill in the gaps and questions that arose. She alleviated a lot of stress and took on responsibilities that I couldn't handle or do. I would highly recommend them for any company going through a transition.” 

- Trisha Erdmann, President

“Janelle has been a great resource added within our company. We recently had a new employee take over our Human Resources, and Janelle provided exceptional support and guidance. She consistently made herself available when needed and was very attentive to any issues that arose. Janelle has helped us become more efficient and knowledgeable in the ever-changing world of HR.

Janelle has supported us as employees and our company and will continue to do so in the future. Janelle is an amazing asset to our team, and we continue to have a great working relationship with her and Implementation Specialists."

- Centrol Ag Consulting Team

“Organizations navigating growth and transformation increasingly recognize that strategic human capital management requires specialized expertise beyond internal capabilities. Our organization engaged Janelle Nickolay and Implementation Specialists to address two critical needs: developing comprehensive standard procedures and recruiting a Chief People Officer to lead our multi-entity HR function. This engagement delivered exceptional value through expert guidance, customized solutions, and a collaborative partnership approach. Janelle provided strategic insights that helped us define role requirements, comparing CHRO versus CPO models to determine the optimal leadership structure for our organizational culture and business objectives. Their expertise accelerated our recruitment timeline while ensuring we attracted qualified candidates with the specialized skills necessary for a shared services HR model spanning multiple business entities. Beyond recruitment, the firm collaborated on developing standard procedures that strengthened our operational foundation and risk management frameworks.” 

- Mark Anderson, CEO, Farmers Union Insurance

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