Our Services
We empower businesses and HR professionals with the strategies, leadership, and expertise needed to scale with confidence. Whether you need fractional HR leadership, a roadmap for growth, or guidance on global expansion, we provide tailored solutions that drive long-term success.
Fractional HR Leadership
Experienced HR leadership - when and where you need it
We provide interim and fractional HR support to bridge gaps in HR leadership, or when scaling demands senior HR expertise. Whether you need a temporary HR leader or an expert to oversee a major HR project, we ensure your people operations stay on track.
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Interim HR leadership during transitions
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Backfilling HR roles or supporting team expansion
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Leading major HR projects or change initiatives
HR Roadmaps & Coaching for Growth
Strategic HR solutions for scaling businesses and emerging HR leaders
We help businesses build structured, strategic HR plans that align with business growth goals—whether you’re preparing for scaling operations, an acquisition, or international expansion. We also coach and mentor HR professionals to develop strategic thinking, improve communication and partner with leadership.
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HR infrastructure & roadmap development
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Coaching emerging HR professionals to think strategically
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Leadership mentoring & communication coaching
International Expansion & Global HR Strategy
Helping businesses navigate international HR challenges with confidence
We support companies entering new global markets, ensuring HR compliance, workforce integration, and scalable policies. With deep expertise in global HR frameworks, we create playbooks and strategies to transform HR teams into centers of excellence—helping businesses scale without uncertainty.
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Global expansion strategy & compliance
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HR playbooks for newly established international teams
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Cross-border HR integration & policy alignment
About Us
Empowering Businesses & HR Professionals with Scalable HR Solutions
Melissa Sodano is a forward-thinking HR executive with nearly 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, organizational transformation, and people-centric solutions. As the founder of Evolution Consulting, Melissa specializes in helping small and midsize businesses scale their HR functions with confidence. Whether a company has no HR team, an emerging HR leader in need of strategic guidance, or an urgent need for fractional HR leadership, Evolution Consulting provides structured, high-impact solutions to support the next phase of growth.
Before launching Evolution Consulting, Melissa spent a decade at Paula’s Choice Skincare (a Unilever company), where she played a pivotal role in scaling the HR department and guiding the company through significant growth, including mergers, acquisitions, and global expansion. Her contributions helped shape the company into an international industry leader.
Melissa has built a reputation for creating innovative HR strategies that drive business success, particularly in high-growth environments. She excels in developing customized solutions for companies with limited HR infrastructure, offering expertise in global HR leadership, change management, inclusivity initiatives, and M&A support. Evolution Consulting helps businesses by creating HR roadmaps, coaching emerging HR leaders, and ensuring companies have a strong HR foundation to scale, sell, or expand internationally.
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At the core of Melissa’s work is her deep passion for empowering people, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and building strong HR foundations that support both business success and employee well-being. She believes that organizations thrive when HR is aligned with business strategy and when leaders are equipped with the right tools to develop and support their people.
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With extensive expertise in global HR strategy, mergers & acquisitions, and HR transformation, Evolution Consulting also supports businesses navigating international expansion and high-growth transitions. From designing HR playbooks for global teams to serving as interim HR leadership, Melissa and her team provide strategic expertise to help businesses expand.
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At Evolution Consulting, we don’t just fix HR problems—we build sustainable, scalable HR solutions that fuel business growth. With a hands-on, tailored approach, Melissa ensures each client receives customized strategies designed to enhance operational excellence and navigate complex challenges.
Testimonials
"Working with Evolution Consulting has been a game-changer for our HR processes. Their insightful guidance and support have significantly improved our operational efficiency."
"Evolution Consulting's international expertise has brought tremendous value to our business. Their strategic approach to HR has helped us navigate complex challenges with ease."
"The coaching sessions with Evolution Consulting have been transformative. Their mentorship has empowered me to take my HR career to new heights."
Get in Touch
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