TA Builder

At TA Builder, we help organizations turn people strategy into measurable business results. Unlike traditional HR consultancies, we embed ourselves within your leadership team to provide fractional, executive-level People Operations and Talent Acquisition support—delivering both strategic guidance and hands-on execution.

We focus on building scalable systems, high-performing teams, and operational frameworks that allow organizations to grow efficiently, reduce risk, and strengthen leadership accountability. From workforce planning to organizational design and performance management, our approach ensures your people and processes are aligned with your business goals and long-term value creation.

Why clients choose TA Builder:

Executive-level fractional HR and Talent leadership without the full-time overhead
Scalable People Operations frameworks designed for growth and transition
Proven track record improving retention, performance, and operational efficiency
Expertise in distributed, high-volume, and regulated workforce environments
Trusted advisor to CEOs, founders, and boards—including private equity portfolio companies

Who We Serve

TA Builder partners with organizations that need experienced people leadership to scale, transform, or stabilize operations. Our clients include:

Founders and CEOs of startups and high-growth companies looking to build strong people infrastructure
Small and mid-sized businesses navigating growth, restructuring, or operational change
Private equity portfolio companies seeking hands-on HR and Talent leadership to support acquisition, integration, or operational performance
Organizations across industries including engineering, SaaS, aviation, real estate, consumer products, and the performing arts

Whether your team is expanding rapidly, implementing a new operating model, or preparing for acquisition, TA Builder delivers the leadership and systems you need to scale with confidence and impact.

Our Approach

We believe HR should be both human and strategic. That’s why our model blends the precision of data and AI with the insight of real-world experience.

Through our Fractional HR model, we deliver on-demand expertise—offering the leadership, structure, and support of a full HR department at a fraction of the cost. From recruiting and compliance to employee engagement and investigations, TA Builder partners with you to design sustainable, people-first solutions that drive measurable results.

J.D. Hasna, Founder & Principal

J.D. Hasna is the Founder and Principal of TA Builder, a boutique firm providing Fractional People and Operations leadership to startups, small businesses, and growth-stage organizations navigating expansion, transformation, or operational change. With more than 15 years of experience leading People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and organizational design across high-growth, distributed, and regulated environments, J.D. partners directly with founders and executive teams to build scalable workforce systems that drive performance and enterprise value.

At TA Builder, J.D. serves as an embedded HR and Talent executive, designing operating models, workforce plans, and performance frameworks that allow teams to scale efficiently, improve accountability, and strengthen leadership capability. His hands-on approach combines strategic vision with operational execution, ensuring people systems align with business goals and deliver measurable results.

Prior to launching TA Builder, J.D. held senior HR leadership roles with Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Charles Schwab / TD Ameritrade, leading regional HR strategy, enterprise Talent Acquisition, and large-scale workforce initiatives. He has also led high-volume recruiting and operational HR projects for companies such as Clark Pacific, Sisu Software, Liveops, and Tritori Realty, spanning industries from engineering and SaaS to real estate, aviation, and the performing arts.

J.D.’s philosophy is simple: build operations that work, teams that thrive, and systems that scale. Through TA Builder, he helps organizations transform their people strategy into actionable, sustainable results.

Reasons to Hire Fractional HR Services.

Fractional HR services refers to a model where companies hire experienced HR professionals on a part-time or project basis, essentially giving them access to expert HR knowledge without needing to employ a full-time HR staff member; it's a cost-effective way for businesses, particularly smaller ones, to get the HR support they need when they need it, allowing flexibility to scale up or down based on their current demands.

Key points about fractional HR:

Part-time engagement:

A fractional HR professional works on a limited schedule, providing services like strategic HR advice, employee relations support, recruitment assistance, or compliance guidance as needed.

Cost-effective:

Compared to hiring a full-time HR manager, fractional HR services are often significantly cheaper as you only pay for the hours utilized.

Specialized expertise:

Depending on your business needs, you can access specialized HR expertise like talent acquisition, performance management, or labor relations through a fractional HR consultant.

Flexibility:

You can adjust the level of HR support you receive based on your current business demands, scaling up or down as required.

Who might benefit from fractional HR:

Small to medium-sized businesses:

Companies that may not need a full-time HR person but still require access to HR expertise.

Startups:

New businesses that are rapidly growing and need flexible HR support as they scale.

Companies with temporary needs:

Businesses facing a specific HR challenge like a large hiring push or an organizational restructuring.

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