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The Hayes Approach • Est. 2007

About Us

Fractional and tailored HR solutions for founder-led, family-owned, and non-profit businesses — delivered by a team that gets to know your business, not just your org chart.

Our Culture ↓ Meet the Team

About The Hayes Approach

Fractional & tailored HR solutions

The Hayes Approach provides fractional and tailored HR solutions to help founder-led, family-owned and non-profit businesses do their best work. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, we specialize in outsourced HR services, business coaching, and leadership development to streamline HR processes and enhance productivity — bringing our offerings to businesses nationwide, including those with international operations.

Who We Are • Est. 2007

Transforming the world by transforming the workplace.

Our Mission

To transform the world by transforming the workplace.

Our Vision

A world where people are doing what they were created to do, in companies succeeding beyond their wildest dreams.

Every person was created to be successful. The biggest competitive advantage any organization has is the unique set of individuals and skills employed at any given time. When these are aligned, the workplace flows, productivity (and profits!) increases, and growth happens. Our job is to help every client be successful by aligning their people with their organization. As a thought leader in the HR space, we work with organizations — especially those that are founder-led and/or family-owned — and when employee issues crop up, we are there 24/7/365 to guide you through each step.

Our Culture

Culture we live, not just preach

Collaboration

Teamwork is a cornerstone of our culture. Every voice sits at the table, decisions get stronger from diverse perspectives, and professional growth happens naturally through peer learning.

A Human-First Workplace

We believe life comes at you in seasons, so we built a workplace to match — Summer Fridays, amenities for parents, and flexible communication norms that treat employees as whole people, not just job titles.

Industry Impact

By modeling the workplace practices we recommend to our clients, we help raise the bar for HR across the Upstate and beyond — creating a positive multiplier effect.

“Employers should recognize life comes at you in seasons.”

Leslie built The Hayes Approach to be exactly that — a “life- and people-affirming” workplace, in her own words.

— Leslie Hayes, Founder & President

As featured in “Getting It Right: The Hayes Approach” — Generational Performance Solutions, January 2025.

Awards, Recognition & Certifications

Proud of the work, and proud of the recognition

Leslie Hayes named GSHRM HR Professional of the Year

2024 SC Women in Business

Founder & President Leslie Hayes received the 2024 SC Women in Business award for her exceptional hard work and dedication.

2024 SC Best in Women-Owned Businesses

The Hayes Approach was honored as a Silver-level recipient in the 2024 SC Best in Women-Owned Businesses.

GHSRM HR Professional of the Year

Leslie Hayes was named the GHSRM HR Professional of the Year in 2020.

Small Business of the Month

Recognized by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Month in June 2018.

About Us

Fractional & tailored HR solutions

Transforming the world by transforming the workplace.