HRs -  admins that prepare employment contracts?

....Myth or Reality 

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In a startup, HR is strategy. One sign that you have already made the step forward is the presence of an HR strategic partner in the start up or not. 

Basically, it’s about investing in the right people at the right moment and aligning them with the company’s vision and then... you nailed it.

I’ve seen how quickly startups can face growing pains—too much to do, too little time, and the pressure to deliver results fast. In these moments, HR becomes the bridge: connecting resources, timing, and business direction. A single well-timed hire can accelerate product development or open new markets, while a delay or mismatch can stall momentum. And this is ...the CEO's choice and decision (not easy, in most of the times)

Combining business development insight with people strategy, is what I bring to the table, in big companies this is already a fact, in start ups is a novelty. 

The challenge is not only about the roles to be filled; it is also to anticipate what skills the business will need next, how they align with market opportunities, and how teams can scale sustainably and all this in the right timing and a tight budget. 

Another layer of a strategic HR partner is the advisory and coaching role. Founders often need a partner who can challenge their thinking, act as a sounding board, and help them navigate the human side of rapid expansion in their disruptive way of thinking. Supporting leadership in this way ensures decisions are sharper, teams stronger, and culture scalable.

From my perspective, there are three main reasons why founders should involve a strategic HR partner from the start:‍

1. Acceleration of growth – bringing the right talent at the right time.
2. Sustainable culture – creating values and structures that grow with the company.
3. Founder support – coaching and guidance that free leaders to focus on vision and execution.

Scaling a startup is never easy, strategic HR partners can build bridges from business to the right professionals, turning struggles into a path for lasting success.