Design first. Tech second.
Great HR systems start with understanding your people. We design employee experiences that matter, then select and build the technology to make them real.
Together or standalone - your choice. Whether you need the full journey or just one service, we adapt to where you are. Design thinking is woven through everything we do, ensuring systems serve people, not the other way around.
What we do
From experience design to tech optimization, we cover the full spectrum of modern People systems work.
Employee Experience Design
Journey mapping, touchpoint design, and people-centered solutions that set the foundation for everything that follows.
HR Systems & Tech
Independent selection, hands-on implementation, and ongoing optimization of your HR tech stack.
Agile HR Transformation
Move from reactive service function to proactive enabler. Product-led HR that drives real business outcomes.
Sound familiar?
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HR drowning in manual processes while strategic work waits
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Expensive HR tech that no one knows how to use propely
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Growing fast but systems can't keep up
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Too many tools, not enough integration. Zero data clarity.
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Employee experience goals that sound great but feel impossible to scale.
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We've solved these before. We'll solve them for you.
Why Shape Up HR?
design-minded
Systems thinking meets design thinking. Solutions that are elegant, not just efficient.
independent
Partnerships with vendors, but no ties. Our recommendations serve your needs, not sales targets.
hands-on
We don't just advise. We design, build, and optimize alongside your team.
human-centered
Technology should serve people, not complicate their lives.
We keep it real and simple.