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Build a Scalable
HR Function in Your Startup

That is Anything But Cookie-Cutter
Get the exact framework I’ve used to build an HR function that scales companies from 7-9 figures.
Get the Startup HR Operating System Course
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Does the World Really Need Another HR Course?

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Most startups run on organized chaos, and honestly? It works… until it doesn’t. And when that happens, traditional big-company HR advice won’t help you.
This isn’t “just another HR course.” And it’s not one of the dozens of certifications you can display on your LinkedIn profile.
You’ll leave this course capable of leading your company and building an HR function that delivers real impact, designing an org structure the right way, building a recruitment operation to identify superstar hires, and turning HR into a competitive advantage for your company.

Sound familiar?

You’re bogged down in compliance and legal complexities.
Build a legally compliant HR foundation across states and countries without the risk of costly regulatory mistakes.
What if you could…
Your benefits and perks are dangerously close to outpacing your budget.
Design a total rewards strategy that delivers impact while fitting within your budget.
What if you could…
Your company structure feels like a disorganized mess.
Design an organizational structure that works FOR your company, not against it, while priming you for scale.
What if you could…
Your performance management process is more of a ritual than a driver of performance.
Implement a performance management system that inspires top performers and identifies and supports underperformers.
What if you could…
You don’t believe that you’re bringing the right people into your company.
Implement a proven recruitment system to attract, identify, and hire top talent to equip your teams.
What if you could…
Your culture was developed haphazardly, and each team operates as if it's from a different company.
Build a culture that is a competitive advantage and positions you as a leader in your industry.
What if you could…
Your top performers leave for other opportunities.
Implement clear progression paths that meet business needs, drive impact, and encourage top performers.
What if you could…
Your HR tech stack centers on what your company needs now, but it won’t scale as you grow and needs to evolve.
Build an HR tech stack that supports your company through today’s challenges, and sets you up for tomorrow’s needs.
What if you could…
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What if HR Became a Strategic Function For Your Business?

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The thing that separates 9-figure exits and 7-figure plateaus isn’t the product, go-to-market, or sales strategy; it’s having the right people in place and empowered to do their best work.
Most HR certifications won’t teach you how to do that in a startup, though.
This course shows you how to align every HR decision with your company’s strategic objectives. There are no theoretical case studies or assumptions that you have everything ironed out; just the same playbook I’ve used as an in-house Chief People Officer and fractional HR consultant to scale companies to 9-figures.

Everything You Need to Build a Strategic HR Function
From Scratch

I’ve led HR at companies from Seed to Exits and documented everything to give you a blueprint for building an HR function that powers your company to the next stage.
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Align HR with business needs and drive impact

HR holds the keys to every aspect of your company, from who you bring in to how to equip them to succeed. You won’t just learn how to build an HR function that serves your company; you’ll learn how to build an HR function that drives impact that is felt throughout the business.
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Design a thriving employer brand and culture

You’ll develop a compelling employer brand and culture that acts as a competitive advantage for your company. You’ll be able to use this brand in your recruitment operation to identify, hire, and retain superstar talent for your teams.
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Offer perks beyond ping pong tables and free pizza

Free food and candy walls are nice, but that won’t make your company “great to work for” or help you attract top talent. You will learn how to prioritize impact over nice-to-have and build a cost-effective and sustainable benefits program that fits within your budget.
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Map out an organizational structure primed to scale

You’ll learn how to design the right org structure to match your growth stage, and your company structure can and will evolve as you grow.
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Build your ideal HR tech stack

You’ll learn how to anticipate future needs and select the right tech to help your company scale. You’ll also learn how to get buy-in from and manage change so that your tech is implemented properly and adopted by your team.
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More Than Just Theory. You’ll Also Get Access to
‍50+ Tools & Templates

I built over 50 tools and templates to accompany this course, and you get lifetime access to them when you sign up:
A talent-risk assessment tool
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My HR strategy canvas
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A decision framework for choosing the right org structure
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An interview question generator
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A job description and job posting writer
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Sample contracts for employees and contractors
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HR Tech Evaluation Template
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9 Sample HR policies you can use
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And more…
And more…
With these tools alone, you’ll be able to overhaul your entire HR function and cut valuable hours of busywork out of your week.
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Meet Your Instructors

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Nahed Khairallah

Founder at Organized Chaos
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Melissa Theiss

Head of People Operations at Kit

Nahed Khairallah

Founder at Organized Chaos
Since 2011, I have helped over 150 companies in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa grow from 7-figure to 9-figure businesses by supercharging their people practices. During that time, I’ve:
  • Worked in-house as a Chief People Officer for pre- and post-revenue, bootstrapped, and VC-backed companies and almost everything in between.
  • Worked as a fractional head of HR
  • Served as an advisor to Big 4 and Tier 1 management consulting firms
My clients have ranged from 20 to 60,000 employees and from a couple of million dollars to more than $20 billion in revenue. Now, my goal is to help every startup founder and leader get HR right the first time and make HR a growth accelerator for their company.

Melissa Theiss

Head of People Operations at Kit
Melissa is the Head of People Operations at Kit, founder of Fledge, a consulting firm that works with founders, COOs, and HR Leaders, and owner of The Business of People newsletter.
Melissa believes that scaling a startup isn’t just about product or funding; it’s about having the right people on board and in a position to succeed.
Melissa has worked with SaaS companies ranging from bootstrapped teams to post-IPO unicorns and almost everything in between. These days, she specializes in helping Seed-to-Series B companies, and I’m thrilled to have her join this course. 
Melissa contributes expert guidance on compensation philosophy, job-leveling frameworks, and career progression, drawing on real-world insights from scaling People Operations at high-growth SaaS companies.
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Who This Course is For?

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You’re a good fit for this course if:
  • You are an HR professional or leader in a startup, and you genuinely care about building a best-in-class team and culture.
  • You want to elevate your role from support function to strategic partner and become indispensable to the leadership team.
  • You want HR to be the rocket fuel for your company’s growth and the difference maker in your long-term success.
  • You have fewer than 250 employees and struggle to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

150+ Startups Worldwide
and Counting

Scaling Better Thanks to HR
More Valuable Than My Masters Degree
"I completed a Master's in HR and obtained HR certifications, yet most of what I learned was theoretical or focused on large, stable organizations. In startups, the reality is very different. This course teaches you to become a true business partner and strategic leader who can actively contribute to a startup's success. This kind of practical, real-world startup HR knowledge is rarely taught in universities."
Hanna Shevchenko
People Ops Generalist, Nomic Bio
My HR Encyclopedia
"As an ex-online course producer, I had very few comments on how Nahed can improve this course. It's comprehensive, practical, and filled gaps in my knowledge as both an operator and a founder. I loved Nahed's approach to HR as a strategic partner to founders and CXOs. I know I'll keep coming back to it like my HR encyclopedia."
Diana Daiub
Chief of Staff, AI Study Camp
Thorough, Strategic, and Relevant
"This course provides a strong learning and development experience for HR professionals operating in a startup environment. The curriculum is thorough, strategic, and relevant to today’s evolving workplace. It offers practical frameworks (including templates) and covers key HR topics and fundamentals."
Priscilla Park
Director of People Operations, Vision Radiology
Useful Frameworks with Real Impact
It was great to have the chance to be one of the early access learners for this course. It was a wonderful and comprehensive guide for every startup HR professional to get a well-rounded understanding of your role, your impact, and useful frameworks to have a real impact on the business.
Tom Müüglitz
Sr. People Partner, KUGU Home
It's Rare to Find a Course Like This
"This is one of the most comprehensive, helpful, and actionable courses I've seen (and I've seen A LOT of what's out there). There are so many truly useful resources, templates, and examples that you can actually use and apply. It's rare to find a course that genuinely functions as a resource, but what Nahed has created actually does! Not only do I think this would be incredibly beneficial for HR professionals, but I think this content and its accompanying resources would be a smart investment for founders and CEOs building startups."
Jeannie Kidera
Founder, Kidera Culture Consulting
You Won't Find This Anywhere Else
"I absolutely love The Startup HR Operating System that Nahed has built. It's a great resource for those who are trying to bridge the gap of learning what they don't know, as well as those who are seasoned but need a refresher on areas you haven't worked on recently. I haven't seen an approachable learning platform like this system anywhere else. It's the first place I will be referencing going forward."
Clayton Rogers
Sr. HR Business Partner, dentsu

Ready to Turn HR Into
A Superpower
For Your Company?

Click the button below to access the Startup HR Operating System and build a lean and scalable HR function in your company that drives growth and gets the most out of your people.

This course is now live at an early-access price of $99 and includes the first three modules:
  1. Leading with Strategy and Elevating HR in Your Org
  2. Organization Design
  3. US Employment Compliance Foundations
I’ll be dropping the remaining 10 modules soon, and when the course is fully live, the price will bump up to $499. If you buy now, you get the entire course, all the tools and templates, and continued updates at the early-access price.
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Early Access Price

The Startup HR Operating System

$499
$99
  • 20 hours of content
  • 13 Modules
  • 50+ tools and templates
  • Lifetime updates
  • Lifetime access
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FAQs

Can I take this course if I’m a founder?

Absolutely. The entire course is open from the start, so you can jump into any topic that's relevant to you right now. If you're a founder who wants to build a deeper understanding of the people function over time, this course is a great fit. However, if your company is already generating 7-figure revenues and you're actively growing, I'd recommend the 12-week HR Sprint. At that stage, you need your HR operation up and running quickly, and the Sprint is built to do exactly that.

What if I’m brand new to HR?

This course is designed for startup HR professionals of all experience levels, from those just stepping into the role to seasoned HR leaders looking to refine their approach. I don't assume any prior knowledge of the topics covered, so I start from the foundation and work my way through the more complex areas. You'll gain a solid understanding of how to set up HR effectively in your company to attract the right talent and drive your company's growth.

I work full-time (at a busy startup). What is the time commitment for this course?

While this course will likely take 20 hours to complete, I’ve structured it so that no lesson takes longer than 15-20 minutes. Whether you go through in brief sprints or binge the entire course, I’ve designed it to add value however you consume it.

How long will I have access to the course material?

You'll have lifetime access to the course, including updates and all related materials. I've designed this course to act as an on-demand resource that you come back to over time as your company grows and as I continue to add new content and resources. This is your guidebook and roadmap for HR that helps your company scale, and I encourage you to reference it often.

What if I need help implementing what I learn?

If you need more than a self-paced experience, enrolled students can purchase support packages where I help with implementation. You'll get access to live calls with me to discuss the course material or your current challenges, along with hands-on fractional HR support. Alternatively, if you'd rather have someone do the work for you, you can book a 12-week HR Sprint.

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

If you aren't satisfied with the course within 14 days of purchase, simply submit the refund request form accessible within the course and we'll refund 100% of your payment, no questions asked.

Ready to Build an HR Function Primed For Scale?

If you’re ready to organize your company’s chaos and turn HR into a strategic growth driver, then click the button below to access the course. You’ll get 20+ hours of content, 50+ free tools and templates, and systems you can implement within your company from day one.
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Nahed Khairallah
Organized Chaos