Barry Ackerman

About Barry Ackerman

I believe every business—no matter its size—deserves expert HR support to stay compliant, streamline operations, and nurture a thriving team. After years of building HR functions for small and mid-sized companies, I saw the same challenge repeat itself: hiring a full-time HR department is costly, yet ignoring HR leads to underperforming teams, risky compliance gaps, and potential lawsuits. That’s why I founded Supportive HR—to give businesses of all sizes a strong HR infrastructure without the full-time overhead.At Supportive HR, we help clients in all industries including Healthcare, Real Estate, Construction, and Professional Services solve their toughest HR challenges. Whether it’s crafting an ironclad employee handbook, handling complex employee relations, or guiding you through a DOL audit, we take the burden off your plate and become your outsourced HR department. Our goal? To eliminate HR headaches so you can focus on growing your business.Whether you’re a fast-growing startup, a mid-sized enterprise, or a well-established company looking to strengthen your HR function, we have a solution tailored for you. We even offer starter packages for businesses just getting off the ground, allowing them to build a strong foundation for scalable, headache-free growth. How We Help• Employee Handbooks: Customized manuals that keep your team aligned and protected.• Proactive Compliance: From FMLA to PTO policy updates, we ensure you’re always up to date.• Performance & Productivity: We establish clear roles and performance reviews that boost morale.• Sticky Employee Situations: Terminations, investigations, sensitive conflicts—we’ve got you covered.• Scalable Growth Support: Onboarding new hires, setting up benefits, or handling multi-site expansions.The Results• Fewer Lawsuits & Liabilities: Avoid costly compliance pitfalls.• Happier, More Efficient Teams: Employees know their roles and feel supported.• Confidence & Peace of Mind: You can lead your business forward without worrying about HR fires.Ready to strengthen your HR foundation? Let’s connect. We’ll talk through your current challenges and show you how Supportive HR can streamline your people operations.Email: b••••@supportivehr.comPhone:(91••••••01Website: let HR be an afterthought—reach out today, and find out how we can help your team thrive.

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   Supportive Hr

   Mar 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Launched Supportive HR to provide outsourced HR solutions for small-to-mid-sized businesses (1–500+ employees), reducing overhead while improving compliance and team productivity.• Developed custom employee handbooks, policy manuals, and specialized HR protocols for industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Construction, and Professional Services.• Oversaw critical functions including performance management, employee relations, DOL audits, and onboarding—ensuring clients maintain legal compliance and positive workplace culture.• Introduced flexible pricing tiers (Basic, Plus, Premium) and starter packages for businesses in the early stages, enabling them to establish a strong HR foundation.• Built a network of referral partnerships (accountants, payroll providers, employment lawyers) to offer clients end-to-end back-office solutions.

Education

• Touro University

  Bachelor, Accounting

  1998 — 2001