Services
Two practices.
One senior partner each.
Fractional HR and editorial for owner-operated Canadian businesses and not-for-profits. One partner on every file. No retainers required. No junior staff.
What we don’t do
Senior judgment isn’t everything.
Here’s what to call someone else for.
Payroll processing
We don't run payroll. That's ADP, Wagepoint, or Ceridian.
ATS implementation
We won't configure your applicant tracking system. That's Greenhouse or Lever support.
EOR / PEO services
We're not your employer of record. That's Justworks, Borderless, or Deel.
Why XNL
Three ways to solve an HR problem.
One that doesn’t cost a year of overhead.
Option A
Traditional HR firm
Partner you signed with, work done by analysts.
Pricing model
Monthly retainer, often $5k to $15k
Who's on the file
Junior staff, partner reviews
Time to start
Two to six weeks (RFP, onboarding)
Specialty depth
Broad but generic
Lock-in
Six- to twelve-month contracts
Option B
In-house HR hire
One generalist, permanent overhead, ramps in months.
Pricing model
$90k to $160k salary + benefits
Who's on the file
One generalist
Time to start
Three to six months (hire, ramp)
Specialty depth
Day-to-day only
Lock-in
Permanent overhead
The XNL way
One senior partner
The person you hired is the person on your file.
Pricing model
Fixed-fee project or capped hourly
Who's on the file
Senior partner directly
Time to start
Under two weeks
Specialty depth
25 years, published
Lock-in
Project-by-project
Next step
Not sure which fits?
We’ll tell you straight.
30-minute intake, no cost. If XNL isn't the right fit, we'll refer you to someone who is.