Our Mission
We help organizations rethink the way they approach HR by aligning people strategy with business goals. Our mission is to bring clarity to complex areas such as payroll, benefits, compliance, audits, HRIS, and mergers & acquisitions.
Through expert guidance and a collaborative approach, we enable leaders to make informed decisions that drive performance and growth. When people feel supported and empowered, organizations become more agile, resilient, and successful.
About Traces of Joy
At Traces of Joy Consulting, we believe HR should be more than policies and paperwork. It should serve as a strategic foundation that empowers your people and accelerates your business. We understand that leading a company comes with constant challenges, and our role is to ensure that HR is never one of them.
With over 40 years of combined experience, we have seen how the right guidance can turn operational hurdles into strategic advantages. Whether you're navigating the complexities of a merger or acquisition, streamlining payroll, or implementing scalable HRIS systems, we bring clarity, structure, and insight to every step.
We work with companies of all sizes to simplify compliance, strengthen culture, and build the systems that help organizations grow with intention. Our goal is to support teams that feel connected, develop leaders who are confident in their decisions, and implement solutions that are built to last.
When people feel supported, businesses don’t just grow. They flourish.
A Team Built on Trust and Experience
We are a team of women with extensive experience across all areas of HR, including payroll, HRIS, employee benefits, compliance, workplace audits, and mergers and acquisitions. People and purpose guide everything we do.
What sets us apart is our commitment to being fully engaged and present with each client. Whether working virtually or in person, we listen carefully, take the time to understand your unique culture, and design solutions tailored to your specific needs. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all answers.
Our clients know us as practical, approachable, and deeply committed to building workplaces that last.When you work with us, you gain trusted advisors who provide hands-on support and thoughtful guidance.
We care about your people, protect your compliance, and give you the confidence to focus on growing your business while knowing your teams are fully supported every step of the way.
Meet the Team Behind Traces of Joy
Our Services
M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) Support
We guide businesses through transitions with HR due diligence, culture and organizational alignment, employee communication plans, compliant onboarding/offboarding, and retention strategies.
HRIS & ADP Expertise
From vendor selection to full system rollouts, we make HR technology work for you. We specialize in ADP Workforce Now and Oracle Cloud HCM for setup, configuration, reporting, open enrollment builds, and training for managers and employees. We implement applicant tracking systems and provide focused integrations, specifically HRIS to ATS new hire transfers and basic employee data sync. We also handle system optimization, data migration, custom dashboards, and adoption support.
Payroll Services (Single & Multi-State)
We manage payroll setup, compliance audits, and ongoing payroll processing for companies of all sizes. Our expertise includes multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with different wage and hour laws, tax rules, and reporting requirements. We also handle year-end processing including W-2s, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
HR Core Services
We offer comprehensive HR support including handbooks and policies, targeted leave assistance (with compliant acceptance/denial letters such as California CFRA), benefits administration and broker liaison from selecting a broker through open enrollment support, 401(k) audit support, recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, compliance audits, and leadership coaching.
Handbook Services (Single & Multi-State)
We create compliant, customized employee handbooks for businesses in any state across the U.S. Each handbook includes federal requirements plus tailored state addenda to keep your business protected. Whether you operate in one state or across multiple, we handle annual updates, multi-state addenda, and employee acknowledgment forms to ensure your policies stay current.
