Pricing
Build your own HR plan.
Start with the setup tier that fits your team today. Add the monthly coverage you actually need. Customize with à la carte services. No bundles you don't use.
20% off all setup packages through December 31, 2026 — prices shown below reflect your discount.
One-Time Setup
Choose your setup
A one-time project to build your HR foundation. Pick the tier that matches your team size and complexity.
Roots Setup
Best for 1–5 employees
one-time setup fee
The essential HR foundation every startup needs to operate legally and professionally.
- Digital employee files built for up to 5 employees — organized, labeled, and ready to use
- Complete new hire packet: I-9, W-4, direct deposit authorization, emergency contact form
- Customized employee handbook (30–50 pages) covering CA-required policies, PTO, conduct, and your company culture
- Offer letter template tailored to your comp structure and California employment law
- New hire onboarding checklist — day 1, week 1, and 30-day milestones
- 1 live onboarding walkthrough with Cianna to train you on the process
- Digital delivery of all documents in an organized Google Drive or shared folder
Growth Setup
Best for 6–15 employees
one-time setup fee
Everything in Roots, plus a real hiring pipeline and performance infrastructure.
- Everything in Roots Setup — for up to 15 employees
- CareerPlug account setup: job board integrations, hiring stages, application templates, and team access (CareerPlug subscription billed directly to you)
- Up to 3 custom job description templates written for your most common roles
- PTO policy written and formatted for CA compliance (accrual or flat-rate, your choice)
- PTO tracking system setup in your existing tools (Google Sheets, Gusto, or similar — third-party platform subscriptions billed directly to you)
- 90-day and annual performance review templates with rating scales and comment prompts
- Manager guide: how to run a review, document performance issues, and give feedback legally
- 2 strategy calls with Cianna (60 min each) — use them for hiring, culture, or any HR challenge
Summit Setup
Best for 16+ employees
one-time setup fee
A full-service HR build for ambitious, fast-growing companies.
- Everything in Growth Setup — for unlimited employees
- Full HR audit: review of existing files, policies, and practices with a written gap report
- Compliance pairing: warm introduction to a vetted CA employment law attorney or HR compliance specialist
- Benefits administration setup guidance: vendor comparison, enrollment process, and employee communication templates (benefits platform subscription billed directly to you)
- Custom 12-month HR roadmap — a written plan covering hiring goals, compliance deadlines, policy updates, and culture milestones
- Compensation benchmarking guidance for your top roles using current Southern California market data
- Separation process documentation: offboarding checklist, final pay guide, and COBRA notice templates
- Unlimited strategy calls with Cianna during the setup engagement
- Priority communication via your dedicated client portal throughout the entire build
Monthly Coverage
Choose your monthly coverage
Pair any setup tier with any monthly plan. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.
No Monthly Plan
Setup only. You own everything we build — no ongoing commitment required.
- All setup deliverables are yours to keep forever
- No recurring fees or contracts
- Add à la carte services anytime you need them
Essentials
Keep your HR documents current and have a real person to call when questions come up.
- Annual employee handbook review and update for CA law changes
- HR document updates as needed (policy changes, new forms, template refreshes)
- Compliance calendar: monthly reminders for CA-required filings, training deadlines, and posting updates
- 1 monthly check-in call (30 min) — ask anything, review anything
- Client portal access for document sharing and communication
- Email support with a 48-hour response guarantee
- New hire packet prep for each new employee you add
Growth
Active HR support as your team grows — hiring, performance, and ongoing strategy.
- Everything in Essentials
- Hiring pipeline maintenance: job posting updates, stage management, and applicant follow-up templates
- Performance cycle support: scheduling reviews, prepping forms, and coaching managers through the process
- 1 monthly strategy call (60 min) — hiring plans, team issues, compensation questions, whatever you need
- Quarterly HR review: a written summary of your HR health, open items, and recommended next steps
- Offer letter drafting for new hires (up to 2/month included)
- Client portal access for document sharing, updates, and communication
- Same-week response on urgent HR questions via portal or email
Partner
Cianna as your embedded HR partner — proactive, strategic, and always in your corner.
- Everything in Growth
- Dedicated client portal with same business day response
- Proactive compliance monitoring: Cianna flags new CA employment law changes before they affect you
- Termination and separation support: documentation, final pay review, and process guidance
- Hiring support: job description writing, interview guide prep, and offer negotiation coaching
- Annual HR roadmap review and update — your 12-month plan stays current as your business evolves
- Manager coaching: guidance on documentation, feedback, and difficult conversations via scheduled calls
- Monthly written HR summary delivered to your portal
Monthly plans can be added, changed, or cancelled at any time with 30 days notice. No long-term contracts.
À La Carte
Add à la carte services
One-time projects you can add to any plan — or order on their own. Priced for Southern California startups.
Documentation & Policies
Additional Employee File Setup
Full digital file setup for employees beyond your tier limit — includes all core forms, organized and labeled.
Job Description Writing
Professionally written job description including responsibilities, qualifications, comp range guidance, and CA-compliant language. Ready to post.
Offer Letter Drafting
Custom offer letter for a specific hire — tailored to role, comp structure (salary, hourly, or commission), and California employment law requirements.
Employee Handbook Creation (Standalone)
A fully customized 30–50 page employee handbook built from scratch. Covers all CA-required policies, your PTO and conduct standards, and your company culture. Delivered in editable format.
Employee Handbook Update
Annual or as-needed handbook refresh. Cianna reviews your current handbook, flags outdated or non-compliant sections, and rewrites what needs updating.
PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)
A structured, legally sound PIP document with clear goals, timelines, and check-in milestones. Includes a manager coaching call on how to deliver and document it.
Termination Documentation Package
Everything you need to end employment properly in California: separation agreement template, final pay checklist, COBRA notice, and a step-by-step offboarding guide.
Training & Compliance
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (AB 1825)
California-required harassment prevention training led live by Cianna. Covers supervisors and non-supervisors in separate tracks. Certificate of completion provided for each participant. Satisfies CA's 2-hour supervisor / 1-hour employee requirement.
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Training
On-site or virtual walkthrough covering fire safety procedures, evacuation planning, emergency roles, and Cal/OSHA documentation. Includes a written emergency action plan template.
Workplace Safety Training (IIPP Setup)
Full Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) documentation written for your workplace, plus a live employee training session. Required for all California employers. Includes written IIPP, training log, and hazard assessment form.
Manager Fundamentals Training
A 90-minute live session for first-time or developing managers. Covers how to document performance issues, deliver feedback legally, handle complaints, and avoid common CA employment law pitfalls. Includes a manager reference guide.
New Hire Orientation Session
Cianna personally walks your new hire through their paperwork, company policies, and first-day HR process. Covers I-9 verification, handbook acknowledgment, and any questions they have. Up to 90 minutes.
Hiring & Strategy
CareerPlug Setup (Standalone)
Full CareerPlug account setup including job board integrations (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.), custom hiring stages, application form templates, and team access configuration. Includes a 60-min training call so you know exactly how to use it. CareerPlug subscription billed directly to you.
HR Audit (Standalone)
A comprehensive review of your current HR files, policies, and practices. Cianna delivers a written gap report identifying compliance risks, missing documents, and recommended fixes — prioritized by urgency.
HR Strategy Session
A focused 60-minute working session with Cianna on any HR challenge — building a comp structure, navigating a difficult employee situation, planning your next hire, or thinking through a culture issue. You bring the problem, she brings the plan.
Need something not listed? Let's talk.
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Refer a Fellow Founder
When you refer another startup to Root & Summit HR, you receive 10% off your next invoice — our way of saying thank you for growing this community.
Referral credit applied after referred client completes their setup package. No limit on referrals.
Questions
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Disclaimer: Root & Summit HR provides HR consulting, documentation, and advisory services only. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Nothing on this page or in any deliverable constitutes legal counsel or creates an attorney-client relationship. Employment law is complex and fact-specific — we strongly recommend consulting a licensed California employment attorney for legal guidance. All third-party platform subscriptions (including but not limited to CareerPlug, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, and ADP TotalSource) are billed directly by those providers and are not included in our service fees. Root & Summit HR is not responsible for the performance, availability, or pricing of any third-party platform. Service timelines are estimates and may vary based on client responsiveness and project scope. Root & Summit HR reserves the right to decline or discontinue services at its discretion.