We believe really
great HR
is possible.
So, what is great HR?
It’s where high quality business results originate. It’s a place outstanding people want to come to work, to stay, and to grow their careers. It’s a strategic advantage.
Great HR can be hard and we know it can be challenging to get there.
The good news is that working on the hard stuff is what WOVEN does best.
We are
WOVEN
A deeply experienced team dedicated to advising and supporting clients along their HR journeys. We provide a range of services from an extra set of hands all the way to helping you create strategic plans for the future.
What we do
WOVEN is a team of HR experts, ready to work with you in a way that best serves your organization.
Think of us as an extension of your own team. Whether you need a bit of guidance now or someone to help you scale, we meet you where you are. And get you to where you want and need to be.
Our size-and-stage appropriate capabilities and offerings span across:
HR Operations including onboarding/offboarding, employee benefits, leaves of absence, policies and compliance, and technology
HR Assessment
HR program strategy and design
Leadership and Employee Training
Employee Experience enhancement
Some common challenges and where we add value:
Strategic changes to benefits, compensation, staffing, and compliance
Evaluating HR team and practice effectiveness
HR leadership transitions
Support for lean teams
Challenging employee dynamics
Whether it’s a specific project, temporary support, fractional support, or strategic advice; learn more about how we can collaborate to help you deliver on your business goals.
Who we are
As former HR executives and operators ourselves, we are equal parts doers, thinkers, and strategists. Our team has decades of in-house and advisory experience across all types of public and private industries: technology, professional services, consumer products, non-profits, and more.
And while we call the Bay Area home, our services extend as far and wide as our clients need us.
Our deep experience gives us the knowledge to help you with what you need for today - and also what you’ll need tomorrow. Just tell us what you want to achieve. We’ll take it from there.
At WOVEN, we believe...
Why WOVEN
We’ve been told that working with WOVEN feels both practical and impactful. Approachable and credible. High quality and high energy.
From building core HR processes and tools, to navigating challenging employee dynamics, or coaching business leaders - we’ve done it. And nothing would make us happier than to help you achieve your business goals.
Our unique approach paired with our depth of experience allows us to weave our team of highly qualified experts into your already-established processes and ways of working. Or, if you want new ways of working, we’ve done that too.
Some teams we've had the pleasure of working alongside include...
In Cresta’s early days, I partnered with WOVEN; they designed our performance-review cycle, drafted a clear-headed employee handbook, and articulated a compensation philosophy that scaled as headcount grew—then quietly handled the daily HR rhythms so the leadership team could stay locked on product and customers. Their judgment held up through Cresta’s expansion from a few engineers to a global staff, so I brought them into Enam Co and saw the same disciplined, dependable execution. After relying on WOVEN at two companies, I recommend their HR expertise without reservation.
Founder, Enam Co / Founder and Former CEO, Cresta
Carmela and the WOVEN team have helped us at every stage of our growth, providing strategic advisory support, helping us navigate growing pains and complex issues alike. Our team has benefitted from the tailored, thoughtful and timely support WOVEN has always provided us, and Carmela and team are always a pleasure to work with.
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder TeraWatt Infrastructure
I’ve worked with WOVEN for many years, multiple times on ad hoc projects, leadership advisement, and compensation and job architecture, and they have consistently delivered high-quality, strategic support. Their team brings deep expertise and a practical approach to complex HR challenges, making them a trusted partner for both tactical execution and big-picture planning. Whether it’s refining compensation structures, advising on leadership decisions, or tackling one-off HR projects, they provide clear, actionable insights that align with business goals. Their responsiveness and ability to navigate nuanced people issues have made them a go-to resource whenever we need external HR expertise. I would highly recommend and refer WOVEN for organizations looking for a reliable and knowledgeable HR partner.
VP of People, Kickstarter
Sutro Architects has been relying on Carmela and the team at WOVEN from early on in our firm’s trajectory. WOVEN has helped us grow in size with structural integrity, train our team to be successful managers and mentors, and establish fair, legal, and talent-retaining policies in our company. WOVEN is our go-to to tackle the challenges and opportunities in the human resources sphere and their smarts have helped us, in partnership with our head of HR, make that component of our practice a real strength.
Founder/Principal, Sutro Architects
WOVEN has been the most exceptional partner as we built Climate Lead from scratch. They were with us at every step, helping our organization nimbly navigate the start up and scale up phases because they have depth of experience to predict speed bumps and opportunities, and to navigate it all as true, mission oriented partners.
President, Climate Lead
WOVEN has been an incredible partner, helping us strengthen our HR foundation with expert strategic guidance connected to our culture and values and as always using a people-first approach. They’ve helped us navigate complex challenges while ensuring our team feels supported and aligned with our mission. We’re deeply grateful for their partnership and the impact they’ve made on our organization and our team.
Chief Executive Officer, National AIDS Memorial
We'd love to hear from you!
We specialize in working with companies who are looking to start HR from scratch, refresh HR practices, or are experiencing change: whether through rapid growth, business contraction, or shifts in business model.
If this sounds like you, we’d be happy to learn more and see how we can help.