Grounded HR Solutions

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Grounded HR Solutions LLC. is HR Consulting Rooted in Indigenous Values, Built for Tribal and Mission Driven Organizations.

Learn About Our HR Services

(510) 282-2841

Grounded HR Solutions

Grounded HR SolutionsGrounded HR SolutionsGrounded HR Solutions

Grounded HR Solutions LLC. is HR Consulting Rooted in Indigenous Values, Built for Tribal and Mission Driven Organizations.

Learn About Our HR Services

(510) 282-2841

About Grounded HR Solutions

Our Mission

Grounded HR Solutions is a Native American owned Human Resources consulting business dedicated to building stronger organizations by prioritizing people and ethical business practices. We understand the unique workforce, governance, and compliance needs of sovereign tribal governments, Native nonprofits, health clinics, and tribal enterprises.  


Our mission is to empower organizations to create a culture of respect, inclusion and sustainability.

Our Story!

  

At Grounded HR Solutions, our story begins with a belief that organizations are strongest when they are rooted in people, purpose, and community. Founded by Yvette Torres, Grounded HR Solutions was created to bring a different approach to Human Resources—one that blends strategic expertise with Indigenous values, relationship-building and a deep commitment to helping organizations thrive. As a Native woman leader, Yvette brings a unique perspective shaped by community, respect, accountability, and collective responsibility. With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources leadership across healthcare, nonprofit, hospitality, and mission-driven organizations, Yvette has seen firsthand that many workplaces focus heavily on policies, compliance, and the bottom line, while losing sight of the people who make organizations successful. Grounded HR Solutions was built to change that.


We believe success is not just measured by profit, but by the impact we make on people, teams, and communities.

Core Services

 

  • Fractional HR Leadership & Strategic Support
    Ongoing HR leadership and advisory services, including HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational structure design, change management, succession planning, and support during periods of growth or transition. 
  • Employee Relations & Workplace Support
    Guidance on employee relations, workplace conflict, investigations, grievance management, mediation, restorative practices, team healing, performance concerns, leave management, accommodations, ADA processes, and workplace communication. 
  • Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
    Support with compensation strategy, pay structure development, market reviews, pay equity analysis, Total Rewards design, benefits administration, open enrollment planning, wellness programs, employee recognition, and job classification reviews. 
  • Compliance, Policies & HR Infrastructure
    Development and review of employee handbooks, policies, procedures, job descriptions, performance management systems, HR audits, compliance support, and guidance on federal, state, and tribal employment laws. 
  • Tribal & Sovereign HR Support
    Specialized support for tribal governments, Native organizations, sovereign entities, and Native-serving nonprofits, including culturally grounded HR practices, tribal employment rights, board development, workforce retention, leadership development, and sovereign HR policy guidance. 
  • Leadership Development & Training
    Leadership coaching, executive advising, supervisor development, customized trainings, retreat facilitation, communication workshops, conflict resolution training, and culture-building initiatives focused on employee engagement, inclusion, and accountability. 
  • HR Operations & People Systems
    Support with HRIS systems, people operations, recruiting, onboarding, process improvement, labor relations, represented employee issues, and operational HR practices that improve efficiency and consistency.

Why Choose Grounded HR Solutions:

  • Cultural Sensitivity: We honor and integrate the unique traditions and values of each organization we serve.
  • Proven Track Record: Our successful partnerships within the Non-Profit field highlight our capacity to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Our services are customized to fit the specific needs of each organization, guided by principled and ethical business strategy, and a commitment to do good. 

   

Grounded HR Solutions; Do Business Better

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    Call Email YvetteT@ybtHRconsulting.com or Text/call (510) 282-2841

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