ABOUT CONSULT HR PARTNERS
Strategic HR Leadership for Organizations That Are Growing
Consult HR Partners (CHRP) is a boutique strategic HR advisory firm that partners with leadership teams to build the people infrastructure that supports sustainable growth.
As organizations expand, people decisions begin carrying greater operational and financial impact — hiring, leadership capability, compensation strategy, compliance risk, culture, and organizational design. Many companies reach this stage before they are ready to build a full internal HR executive team.
That is where CHRP operates.
We provide experienced HR leadership and strategic guidance to help organizations navigate growth, strengthen leadership teams, and build scalable people practices that align with business goals.
Our consultants are former senior HR executives who have led complex organizations and understand firsthand how people strategy drives business performance.
WHAT WE DO – AREAS OF FOCUS
Fractional HR Leadership
Providing experienced HR leadership for organizations that need executive-level guidance without adding a full-time HR executive. We work alongside CEOs and leadership teams to guide strategy, strengthen HR operations, and support organizational growth.
HR Infrastructure & Organizational Design
Designing the policies, systems, and operational frameworks that allow organizations to scale effectively while maintaining compliance, structure, and clarity across the workforce.
Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
Supporting executives and emerging leaders in strengthening leadership capability, decision-making, communication, and accountability across the organization.
Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy
Designing compensation structures, salary frameworks, and reward strategies that support retention, performance, and long-term organizational growth.
HR Diagnostics, Organizational Assessments & Workforce Insights
Conducting comprehensive evaluations of HR practices, organizational structure, and leadership effectiveness to identify risk areas and opportunities for improvement. Our diagnostic approach often incorporates leadership interviews, employee engagement surveys, culture assessments, and workforce data analysis to provide leadership teams with clear insights and actionable recommendations.
M&A HR Due Diligence & Integration Support
Advising leadership teams during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational transitions to ensure workforce alignment, leadership stability, and smooth operational integration.
HOW WE WORK WITH CLIENTS
CHRP operates as a strategic advisor to leadership teams rather than a traditional HR vendor. Every engagement begins with understanding the organization’s business priorities, operational structure, and leadership goals.
From there, we develop practical solutions that align people strategy with business performance. Our work may include strategic advisory, operational HR support, leadership coaching, or targeted project work depending on the organization’s needs.
We believe effective HR strategy must be both thoughtful and practical. Our role is to help leadership teams make better decisions about their people, build systems that support growth, and strengthen leadership capability across the organization.
Many of our client relationships extend over multiple years as organizations continue to grow and evolve.
OUR STORY
Consult HR Partners was founded in 2018 after seeing the same challenge appear repeatedly across growing organizations.
Companies often reach a point where people decisions begin influencing business outcomes in significant ways — yet many are not ready to hire a full-time CHRO, and traditional HR outsourcing often focuses primarily on administrative support.
CHRP was built to close that gap.
Our model brings senior-level HR leadership and strategic thinking into organizations that need experienced guidance but do not require a full internal HR executive team.
We partner directly with founders, CEOs, boards, and leadership teams to help them navigate growth, organizational change, and leadership development while building the internal HR infrastructure needed to sustain long-term performance.
Since its founding, CHRP has grown into a boutique advisory firm serving clients across Florida, Nevada, Texas, and California, with deep experience supporting organizations in highly regulated and operationally complex industries.
WHY CHRP
Strategic Partnership — Not Traditional HR Consulting
There is no shortage of HR consultants offering policies, handbooks, and transactional support.
What many organizations truly need is a strategic partner who understands how people decisions impact business performance — and who can help leadership teams navigate those decisions with clarity, experience, and practical guidance.
That is the role we play.
Senior-Level Expertise
Every CHRP consultant has held senior HR leadership roles inside complex, multi-state organizations.
Boutique by Design
We intentionally remain a boutique firm so we can stay closely connected to our clients.
Strategy First
Our work begins with understanding the business and aligning HR solutions with organizational goals.
Deep Industry Experience
CHRP brings particular expertise in gaming, hospitality, healthcare, public sector, and other regulated industries where HR complexity is high and the cost of getting people strategy wrong can be significant.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Jennifer Martinez, SPHR
Founder & CEO, Consult HR Partners
Jennifer Martinez founded Consult HR Partners in 2018 after more than 25 years leading human resources in some of the most operationally complex organizations in the country.
Her career includes senior HR leadership roles with companies such as Caesars Entertainment, Aristocrat, Konami Gaming, and Light & Wonder — where HR played a critical role in supporting operational growth, regulatory compliance, and leadership development.
Throughout her career, Jennifer worked closely with executive teams navigating expansion, acquisitions, and organizational change. That experience reinforced her belief that strong people strategy is one of the most powerful — and often underutilized — drivers of business performance.
Meet Our Team
This experience translates into creative insights and measurable outcomes for your business.
Randy Stollar - Nevada
Principal Consultant
Randy Stollar is an accomplished Senior Human Resources Consultant with over 25 years experience in strategic HR leadership with companies such as The Walt Disney Company, Omni Hotels International, International Game Technology, and Scientific Games Corporation. Randy has strong global and domestic US generalist Human Resources experience across all functional areas with an expertise in Compensation, Benefits, Policy Development, and HR M&A activities.
Jennifer Fennema - Nevada
Principal Consultant
Jennifer Fennema is an experienced HR Executive with extensive experience in city government and has led operational and strategic human resource departments in both the public and private sectors. Through her 24+ years of experience with such prestigious organizations as Montana State University, the City of Henderson NV, and Aristocrat Gaming. Jennifer has served as a Senior-level HR Generalist with a career focus in labor and employee relations. Jennifer is a collaborative leader who builds effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
Donna Simonetta - Florida
Principal Consultant
Donna Simonetta is an accomplished HR Executive with over 25 years of global organizational development experience across the hospitality industry where she led teams at Hilton Grand Vacations Company, Hilton Worldwide, and Wyndham Resorts. Donna has a proven record in developing and delivering customized talent solutions that increase efficiency and drive employee engagement. As a Principal Consultant, Donna supports companies to develop and foster growth and talent, while promoting a culture of learning. She received her Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University.
Stuart A. James - South Carolina
Principal Consultant
Stuart A. James is a seasoned expert in Rewards and Executive Compensation with a career spanning over two decades across multiple industries and geographies. He has held senior roles at renowned companies, including The Boeing Company and Willis Towers Watson, where he partnered with business leaders and Boards of Directors to design and administer comprehensive rewards programs. Stuart’s work centers on aligning compensation strategies with organizational goals to enhance career development, improve employee experience, and deliver shareholder value. His expertise encompasses executive compensation design, incentive plans, equity compensation, and global remuneration strategies. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Business from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
Geri Hazelitt - Nevada
Principal Consultant
Geri Hazelitt is an accomplished HR executive committed to a high touch service approach, transforming organizations through human capital and emerging technologies. She partners with the business to drive change, improve efficiency, and achieve cost savings. She leads initiatives to enhance performance, drive an engaged workforce, and build strong retention programs with a focus on leadership development across various business environments. Geri earned her M.S. in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University and her B.A. in Sociology from UC Davis. Her strong academic background supports a distinguished career in executive HR leadership.
Kristen Nazario - Florida
Principal Consultant
Kristen Nazario brings more than 20 years of HR leadership experience helping organizations strengthen their people strategies, improve operations, and support business growth. She partners with leaders to solve complex HR challenges with practical, business-focused solutions. Before joining Consult HR Partners, Kristen held senior HR leadership roles with Salesforce and Light & Wonder (formerly Scientific Games), where she led global HR, compensation, and Total Rewards initiatives across complex, multinational organizations. She has extensive experience in compensation strategy, market insights and analytics, organizational design, HR technology, mergers and acquisitions, workforce planning, and leadership development.Kristen earned her Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from South Dakota State University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), an Agentforce AI Innovator, and is currently completing her executive coaching certification.
Megan Markiewicz - Pennsylvania
Senior HR Consultant
Megan Markiewicz is a dynamic HR leader with over 15 years of experience in retail and healthcare operations. Megan is known for empowering leaders to reach their full potential in support of driving sustainable business results. As a Facilitator, she uses empathy and humor to create a safe, transparent, and collaborative environment, guiding groups through concepts of personal growth. Megan is highly skilled in leading teams through complex cultural shifts across multiple sites and is well-regarded for her interpersonal and leadership abilities, project management expertise, and critical thinking skills. Megan received her BA in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.
Jim Lowe - Nevada
Senior HR Consultant
Senior HR Consultant
Senior HR Consultant
Jim Lowe is a seasoned Total Rewards professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in global benefits and compensation programs. Jim has worked for many great companies, such as, The UFC, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Zurich Reinsurance, Scholastic, Union Carbide, and most recently two start-up biotech companies in San Francisco. Jim excels in designing and implementing data-driven total rewards strategies that align with business objectives and enhance workplace culture. He has a proven track record of driving organizational change and fostering employee engagement through strategic leadership and collaborative partnerships. Jim received his BS in Management from Post University in Connecticut and his CEBS Certification from the Wharton School of Business.
Nereida Hrabe Kinzer - Nevada
Senior HR Consultant
Nereida Hrabe Kinzer is an accomplished Human Resources Professional with over 25 years of experience providing businesses with HR Process Management along with Human Capital Management. In addition to her extensive experience as an HR Consultant in a wide variety of industries, she worked as a Human Resources Director for 16 years for a large Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Nereida enjoys mentoring up-and-coming HR professionals and business owners where she can share her knowledge and passion for HR. Nereida studied Business Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is certified in Human Resources Management and Business Administration. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Stephanie Collins - Florida
Senior HR Consultant
Stephanie Collins is a highly versatile, executive-level Human Resources leader with proven success forging best-practice HR Programs aligned with business needs and objectives. With 19+ years of progressive human resource management experience, most recently as a Director of Human Resources, Stephanie excels at strategic planning, scalable process building, and mergers & acquisitions. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and a Master of Science in Business Management, along with Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Audrey Robles - Texas
HR Consultant
Audrey Robles is a passionate and enthusiastic Human Resources professional committed to providing the highest level of service and genuine care to her clients in the areas of talent acquisition, onboarding, HR systems, employee relations, workforce culture and employee engagement. Driven by her curiosity and interest towards continuous improvement and compliance, Audrey stays up to date with the latest trends and developments in HR, so she can keep our team and clients at the forefront of industry practices and legislative changes. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from The University of Texas – San Antonio, TX in 2018.
Lourdes Espejel - Nevada
HR Consultant
Lourdes Espejel brings her exceptional communication skills, passion for people along with her personal dedication to partnering with her clients more recently from the dental/healthcare and the gaming industry. Lourdes is a versatile HR professional with expertise in onboarding, benefits and systems administration, performance management, employee engagement programs and employee relations who fosters relations built on trust and mutual respect. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Justin Nguyen - California
Associate HR Consultant (HR Intern)
Justin joined Consult HR Partners to gain experience while he completes his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Human Resources from San Jose University. In his new role, he supports our team in the areas of talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR operations. Justin’s combined academic knowledge with practical skills to support our clients streamline HR processes and supporting team members, bringing fresh perspectives and a proactive approach to our team. Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, Justin is looking forward to a career in Human Resources.
See Our Team In Action
