Melina Murray
Bridge the gap between where your people function is - and - where it needs to be
Fractional and advisory People leadership for Seed through Series C companies where growth is exposing gaps in structure, leadership, and execution. From first-time People builds to leadership gaps to scaling existing teams.
20+ Years • First HR Hire Multiple Times • Seed to ~200 Employees • I've Been Inside These Companies
When to call me
Foundation
- First People function builds
- Infrastructure for Seed – Series A
- Setting internal cultural standards
If any of this sounds familiar — that's exactly when to call.
Continuity
- Gaps between People leaders
- Executive search coverage
- Sustaining ops during transition
Evolution
- Scaling for Series B – C
- Solving rapid-growth friction
- Management team enablement
How I work
I integrate as a member of your leadership team, bringing executive-level People leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. This isn’t advisory from the sidelines.
Fractional People Leader
Embedded Head of People through CPO. Strategic + hands-on.
Strategic Advisor
Senior-level guidance for founders and People teams.
Project-Based
Focused, high-impact work on specific infrastructure needs.
20+ years building People functions in high-growth companies
I’ve built People functions from the ground up across Seed through ~200 employee organizations, supporting companies through early scale, rapid growth, and increasing organizational complexity. My experience spans remote, hybrid, and distributed teams navigating the transition from startup to scaled company.
Most companies don't need a full-time People executive—until they suddenly do.