Pacific People Partners

Build the HR Foundation Your Business Needs

Running a business in California means navigating some of the most complex employment laws in the country.

Whether you're a fast-growing startup, an established midsize company, or a multi-location organization, having a strong and compliant HR Dept and People Operations function isn’t optional—it’s essential to long-term success.

Pacific People Partners provides Fractional Human Resources Consulting Services to support small, midsize, and large employers across California who need strategic HR leadership, people operations support, or HR guidance on policies, programs, and talent management.

Whether you're building an HR department or strengthening what you already have, let Pacific People Partners take on your HR challenges, giving you the freedom to focus on growing your business.

25 Years of HR Experience in CA

Dawn Barnes has worked in human resources for 25 years, providing comprehensive HR leadership to California-based businesses. Dawn’s career spans diverse environments—from global corporate HR departments to innovative startups and small-to-mid-sized businesses. Industries include finance, healthcare/senior living, electronic engineering/manufacturing, retail/distribution, and tech start-ups.