About Us

Your Fractional HR consulting Partner

Our founder

LaDonna M. Cortez, is a transformative HR leader with 25+ years of executive experience. Known for aligning people’s strategies with business goals, she specializes in HR transformation, talent development, and inclusive workplace design. Her innovative approaches in digital integration and workforce optimization have delivered measurable impact across healthcare, tech, and global organizations.

30+ Years of Proven HR Innovation

At coreHR, we transform workplace potential into measurable outcomes. Our fractional HR executives and bespoke solutions help organizations—from startups to enterprises align talent with business goals, leveraging LaDonna Cortez’s award-winning methodologies in DEI, workforce planning, and performance optimization.

After Core HR Solutions was founded, it quickly became a trusted partner for businesses, offering strategic and scalable HR solutions to drive growth and compliance

Future-Proofing Workforce Excellence

Talent Management & Career Pathing: Structured retention strategies, stay interviews, and internal policies design and mobility programs to reduce turnover risks. Leadership Coaching: CHRO-level advisory for executives navigating growth or restructuring. Targeted Training: Upskilling in HRIS platforms (Workday, Oracle), Agile leadership, and inclusive communication.

Why Partner with coreHR?

Six Competitive Advantages

Industry-Tailored Frameworks

Compliance frameworks adapted to your sector(e.g., healthcare labor contract expertise) and business situation (merge, expansion, etc.)

C-Suite Advisory

Direct access to fractional CHROs like LaDonna Cortez, with 25+ years in HR transformations and cost-saving negotiations.

Rapid Implementation

Policy design to manager training in <90 days

Discreet Executive Support

Confidential coaching for M&A or leadership transitions.

Multi-Level Training

Frontline technical upskilling + executive
strategic competency programs.

Talent Analytics

Implement retention models to reduce attrition risks by 30-45%.

Who We Serve

Architects of Organizational Growth.

  • SMBs: Scaling HR infrastructures with flexible, fractional support.

 

  • Enterprises: Restructuring, culture overhauls, or digital HRIS integration.

 

  • Executive Search Firms: requiring candidate assessment rigor.

 

  • Investors: HR due diligence for mergers/acquisitions.

Our Four Pillars of HR Consulting

Strategic workforce planning

Align hiring and skills development with long-term business goals.

Talent acquisition & employer branding

Implement structured recruitment (ATS, AI screening, diversity hiring) and crafts employer value propositions to attract top talent.

Performance & leadership development

360° feedback systems and LEAN-based coaching to cultivate agile leaders.

Employee experience and retention

Enhance engagement through surveys, recognition programs, and career pathing. Address turnover risks with stay interviews and competitive benefits.