Transform The World By Transforming The Workplace

Providing fractional HR services that free you up to do great work.

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We are dedicated to creating strong connections between businesses and their employees by offering expert HR solutions that foster long-term success. Our services focus on improving leadership, streamlining HR processes, and building positive workplace cultures.

Profit is essential, but it only comes through people.

As a founder or a leader of a family business, your business is far more than “just a job.” It’s a part of you, your heritage, and your legacy. Your goal is to reach your ideal of success. Our goal is to get you there, by helping you build and deploy the best workforce possible.

As a thought leader in the HR space, The Hayes Approach (THA) works with organizations (especially those who are founder led and/or family owned) in our Outsourced HR business. We partner with clients across the nation to provide a wide range of hands-on services, from the basics of traditional HR to advanced coaching, leadership, and workplace solutions.

“Profit for a company is like oxygen for a person. If you don’t have enough of it, you’re out of the game. But if you think your life is about breathing, you’re really missing something.” – Peter Drucker

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Real Reviews from Our Clients About Tangible Results

Missy Nicholson,VP ControllerSwafford Transport & Warehouse, Inc.
“We had the pleasure of working closely with The Hayes Approach for over 5 years. They moved us from a wholly manual HR process and paperwork to digital. We also utilized their payroll service. These changes greatly improved our onboarding and offboarding process allowing us to focus more on our operations and revenue growth. They also provided business coaching guiding us through strategic planning and ultimately succession planning including the ultimate successful sale of our operating companies. We like to say THA has the 3 Big C's: Competence, Communicative and Caring. They are a class act.”
Janet Aguilar
Leslie Hayes and her staff are great to work with. Leslie worked with me one-on-one during several meetings. With a wealth of information and experience, she counseled and advised in order to help me address my particular problems with ease.
Davina Anderson
Things that I have always wanted to do have now become things that are getting done. Life changing decisions are now in my control. And if asked, I would say there is no better feeling.
Jean Blair
Using The Hayes Approach workshops was a great investment for FUJIFILM! We saw benefits immediately and measured a 169% return on investment after 8 months!
Melissa Starker, M.Ed
Leslie Hayes is a phenomenal trainer! She provides invaluable current and relevant information in an engaging and thought provoking format. Her ease and rapport with participants, as well as her expertise on the topic, allows participants to easily apply their learning to each individual setting and situation.
Christoph Schönmetzler
For being able to support your business from the inside a coach must understand your company and every individual at the same time. Leslie and her team were able to “read” us from day one and support us perfectly in small as well as big topics. If you want to experience professional support and having fun doing your business at the same time I can only recommend The Hayes Approach.
Co-Founder and COO, Interior Design Firm
As owner of a small business, there are a TON of tasks related to the employee lifecycle that must be handled responsibly, professionally and legally. THA have proven to be a godsend for me. They have taken so many HR tasks off my plate, allowing me to focus on things I'm best at. Additionally, the staff are now getting questions answered more quickly (such as benefits questions, payroll questions, etc...), and I have the confidence in knowing that we have an HR professional group helping our team on so many levels.
Training Director, Distribution Company
We have worked Leslie and THA for almost 2 years utilizing them for coaching and leadership development. Feedback from our associates has always been high, and the return on investment has proven to be very worthwhile.
COO, IT Company
We have worked with THA for years and have always found them to be available when needed and to provide honest and valuable advice. I have recommended them to colleagues as a service provider and employer and would do so again.
HR Director, Manufacturing
Among all the professional business/HR consulting firms I have worked with, THA stands out as one of the most professional, responsive, knowledgeable and innovative. I rely on their subject matter expertise, integrity and commitment to our partnership.
Liz Horton
Our company has had the pleasure of working with The Hayes Approach for several years now, and they have become a trusted extension of our HR function. They truly feel like an integrated part of our team, seamlessly supporting us in critical areas such as compliance, recruiting, onboarding, and employee retention. Their expertise and dedication have been invaluable in helping us build a strong and successful workforce. We highly recommend The Hayes Approach to any organization looking for a reliable and effective HR partner!
Lamiesa Bonton
I’ve enjoyed working with THA and Brad. I can’t say enough about Brad’s outstanding service. Even though he’s out of state, he is incredibly responsive and continuously engaged with our staff. He’s genuinely a part of our team, offering support and guidance that helps us strengthen our workforce. His solutions-oriented approach is invaluable, and he consistently finds practical solutions to support our team’s success. I highly recommend this firm!
Andrew Kurtz
Leslie and the THA team have been valuable resources and guides for more than a decade as we’ve grown and evolved. They have evolved with us, always trying to make sure they are filling our gaps and helping grow our people.
Lo Martin
We’ve been working with The Hayes Approach for over 5 years now, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent. Their team has consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a deep understanding of our company’s needs. The relationship we’ve built over the years feels more like a partnership than just a service provider. We truly appreciate their responsiveness, expertise, and the personal attention they give to our business. We would highly recommend them to any organization looking for reliable and thoughtful HR support!

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The Hayes Approach • Founded 2007

Transform the world by transforming the workplace

Providing fractional HR services that free you up to do great work.

Founded
2007, Greenville, South Carolina
Collective Experience
225+ years in HR
Who We Serve
All businesses — specializing in founder-led, family-owned & non-profit
2007
Founded in Greenville, South Carolina
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Years of collective HR experience
24/7/365
Guidance whenever employee issues arise
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Core practice areas working together
The Hayes Approach team collaborating

Three ways we help you grow

Full-service HR, executive coaching, and leadership development — three practice areas, one team.

The Hayes Approach

Complete HR solutions, from compliance to employee management, allowing businesses to focus on growth. Customized HR services, strategic business consulting, compliance & paperwork, recruiting support, and Specialized Workforce Action Teams (SWAT).

The Hayes Advantage

Whether you're looking for a business coach, or want to become one yourself, we've got you covered. Executive & leadership coaching, Registered Corporate Coach™ credentials through the WABC™, DISC certification, and Join The Coach's Road™.

The Hayes Academy

From emerging managers to seasoned executives, we help leaders grow and thrive. Leadership development, management training, behavioral assessments, and customized workshops.

A trusted extension of the team

Leslie Hayes and her staff are great to work with. Leslie worked with me one-on-one during several meetings. With a wealth of information and experience, she counseled and advised in order to help me address my particular problems with ease.

Janet Aguilar

Things that I have always wanted to do have now become things that are getting done. Life changing decisions are now in my control. And if asked, I would say there is no better feeling.

Davina Anderson

Using The Hayes Approach workshops was a great investment for FUJIFILM! We saw benefits immediately and measured a 169% return on investment after 8 months!

Jean Blair

Leslie Hayes is a phenomenal trainer! She provides invaluable current and relevant information in an engaging and thought provoking format, and allows participants to easily apply their learning to each individual setting and situation.

Melissa Starker, M.Ed

For being able to support your business from the inside, a coach must understand your company and every individual at the same time. Leslie and her team were able to "read" us from day one and support us perfectly in small as well as big topics.

Christoph Schönmetzler
Co-Founder & COO, Interior Design Firm

Among all the professional business/HR consulting firms I have worked with, THA stands out as one of the most professional, responsive, knowledgeable and innovative. I rely on their subject matter expertise, integrity and commitment to our partnership.

Liz Horton

We have worked Leslie and THA for almost 2 years utilizing them for coaching and leadership development. Feedback from our associates has always been high, and the return on investment has proven to be very worthwhile.

COO
IT Company

Our company has had the pleasure of working with The Hayes Approach for several years now, and they have become a trusted extension of our HR function — seamlessly supporting us in compliance, recruiting, onboarding, and employee retention.

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Profit is essential, but it only comes through people

We focus on founder-led, family-owned, and non-profit businesses — organizations where the people and the mission are personal, not just line items. That's the lens we bring to every engagement, whether it's a full HR audit or a single coaching conversation.

“Profit for a company is like oxygen for a person. If you don't have enough of it, you're out of the game. But if you think your life is about breathing, you're really missing something.”

— Peter Drucker

The Hayes Approach team

Meet the people behind The Hayes Approach

Every engagement is backed by a team with 225+ years of collective HR experience — real people who get to know your business, not just your org chart.

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