Rachel Hurst

About Rachel Hurst

As the founder of H Cap Connect, I help small businesses—especially financial advisors and professional service firms—go from solo practitioners to confident business owners with foundational HR practices, compliant policies, and the right people in the right seats.With 25+ years of HR experience and over a decade running my own boutique consulting firm, I bring deep expertise in fractional HR support, talent acquisition, and strategic people operations. Whether it’s building your first team, creating HR infrastructure from scratch, or navigating a tricky personnel challenge, I provide practical, business-minded guidance to help you grow with confidence.I also created the HR Jumpstart Kit—a resource designed specifically for new business owners who are hiring their first employees. It gives them the tools, templates, and guidance they need to handle HR the right way from day one.My clients rely on me for:* Recruiting and hiring support across operations, client service, and advisory roles* HR strategy, compliance, and employee lifecycle management* Custom toolkits and practical policies tailored for small business needsIf you’re overwhelmed by HR or struggling to find great talent, let’s talk. I make HR less intimidating—and a lot more useful.

Experience

1. President

   H Cap Connect, LLC.

   Apr 2014 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   Helping business owners build strong teams, navigate compliance, and grow with confidenceAs the owner of H Cap Connect, I partner with small to mid-sized businesses to provide fractional HR consulting, recruiting, business coaching, and strategic HR solutions tailored to their needs. With 25+ years of experience and a deep understanding of how people practices fuel business success, I help companies go from reactive to proactive in managing their teams.Whether it’s finding the right hire, creating compliant policies, or coaching leaders through growth challenges, I bring practical, actionable support that aligns with each client’s culture, goals, and budget. Recruiting – Sourcing qualified, aligned talent for roles in financial services and beyond Fractional HR Consulting – Delivering custom HR strategies, compliance guidance, and team support HR Jumpstart Kit – A done-for-you toolkit that helps new business owners lay a strong HR foundation Business Coaching – Supporting founders and leaders with strategic advice and tough decision-makingMy clients often describe me as a trusted advisor who brings clarity, calm, and confidence to the chaos of growth. If you\'re building a team, navigating change, or just need a sounding board, let’s connect.

Education

• Chadwick University

  Bachelors, Business Administration