"Cheryl is a genuine HR professional, and it was a great pleasure to work with her. She has excellent skills and experience, covering a wide range of HR disciplines. Cheryl’s understanding of compensation and benefits is both broad and deep. She has first-rate project management skills; she successfully designs and completes projects on time and on budget. Cheryl’s people management skills are stellar; she constantly mentors those who report to her, helping them to learn new skills and advance their careers. She also has an admirable ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization. In training and presentation situations, Cheryl is well-prepared and comfortable. She has a clear understanding of the importance of HRIS and has been closely involved in HRIS implementation and administration. Cheryl always looks for innovative solutions and improving efficiencies within the organization."
- Deanne Matheny"Working with Holly was a breath of fresh air. She’s sharp, analytical, and always brought smart, strategic solutions to the table. She has a knack for breaking down complex problems and making them manageable—without losing sight of the big picture. On top of that, she’s genuinely fun to work with, which made the entire process more collaborative and productive."
- Jessica Berdaguer, Sr. HRBP"I had an outstanding experience working with True North Comp. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of compensation solutions made the process smooth and effective — five stars without hesitation."
- Mac Misseldine"Holly & Lindsey have been a game changer for me. Their expert compensation support is fast, reliable, and tailored to our needs. I would recommend them to anyone."
- Janessa Koelliker"Working with True North Comp has been an exceptional experience. Holly and Lindsey are professional, responsive, and truly committed to supporting our people and business goals. Highly recommended!"
- Chris VaughanTo humanize compensation practices so organizations and their people can navigate toward their best future together.
We believe that effective compensation isn’t about checking compliance boxes or implementing the latest trendy perks. It’s about creating environments where people feel valued, understand their purpose, and have the tools to do their best work. And yes, we believe this approach is not just good for people—it’s good business.
No matter where you are on your compensation journey, we’re here to help you find your True North—that perfect alignment between taking care of your people and achieving your business goals.
More About UsWe partner with organizations to build workplaces where talent sticks around, teams thrive, and leaders sleep better at night. Whether you need a complete compensation overhaul or targeted help with a specific challenge, we roll up our sleeves and deliver practical solutions that actually work in the real world.
While other consultants hide behind buzzwords and corporate-speak, we keep it refreshingly real. We'll translate the complicated compensation stuff into solutions that make sense for your team and your business goals.
We're the compensation team you wish you had in-house—experienced problem-solvers who understand that your workplace challenges don't fit neatly into textbook solutions. True North Comp brings together seasoned compensation professionals who've worked in the trenches and know exactly how it feels when great people leave, when teams aren't clicking, or when your compensation systems are held together with digital duct tape.
Let’s face it—most salary surveys leave you with more questions than answers. You’re stuck wondering if that data really applies to your unique roles or if you’re comparing apples to oranges.
We’re the compensation folks who skip the corporate mumbo-jumbo and keep it real. We create compensation plans that work in the actual world you’re living in—not some theoretical spreadsheet universe.
Ready to ditch the painful annual reviews that nobody likes? We get it. Our Performance Management Overhaul transforms those dreaded evaluations into something your team will actually value.
Let’s be honest—most succession plans are fancy documents that sit in a folder somewhere until there’s a crisis. Not anymore! We transform succession planning from a dreaded checkbox exercise into a living strategy that actually prepares your organization for tomorrow.
Ever tried explaining your stock purchase plan to a new hire and watched their eyes glaze over? We get it. Most equity and incentive plans feel like they were written by lawyers for lawyers—not for the actual humans who need to understand them.
Let’s face it—merit planning often feels like a painful spreadsheet marathon that everyone dreads. We transform your merit process from an administrative nightmare into something that actually drives fair pay decisions without the usual headaches.
Let’s be real—most benefits packages are a confusing mix of options that employees barely understand and rarely appreciate fully. We help you create and communicate benefits that your team will actually use and value.
Let’s be honest—most recognition programs start with good intentions but quickly turn into awkward certificate ceremonies or generic “great job!” emails that nobody really values. We help you build recognition that actually matters to people.
Let’s be real—most culture initiatives fizzle out faster than New Year’s resolutions. Why? Because they’re usually just superficial perks or vague values statements without any connection to how work actually happens.
You’ve seen enough corporate websites to know the drill—this is where we’re supposed to say something like “Schedule a strategic consultation to leverage our synergistic compensation solutions.”
But that’s not us.
Instead, here’s the deal: Let’s have a real conversation about what’s working in your workplace and what’s keeping you up at night. No sales pitch, no jargon—just practical talk about how we might be able to help.
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The next step is simple: Grab 30 minutes on our calendar for a no-pressure chat. We promise to listen more than we talk, ask questions that make you think, and be straight with you about whether we’re the right fit for what you need.
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