HR Services in Nashville, TN
Zak Human Solutions is a women-owned, award-winning HR firm based in Franklin, just south of Nashville. We help growing Middle Tennessee companies recruit top talent, retain their teams, and build the culture and systems that support real growth, all without the cost of a full in-house HR department.
We work as an extension of your team. That means you get senior HR expertise, faster hiring, and fewer compliance headaches, so you can focus on running and scaling the business.
What We Do for Nashville Companies
Outsourced HR
Our team can run your entire HR function or strengthen the team you already have. We handle employee relations, compliance, benefits, onboarding, and the day-to-day so nothing falls through the cracks. Learn more about Outsourced HR.
Recruiting (RPO)
Outsource your recruiting department at a fraction of the cost of building one. We source, screen, and place the right people, with an average time-to-fill of just 25 days. Learn more about Recruiting.
Fractional CHRO
Get CHRO-level leadership without a full-time executive hire. Ideal for companies navigating rapid growth, a transition, or a sale. Learn more about Fractional CHRO.
Executive Search & Key Hires
End-to-end search for leadership and hard-to-fill roles, focused on the right cultural and organizational fit. Learn more about Recruitment.
Why a Local HR Partner Matters
Hiring and retention in Nashville come with their own realities. The talent market here is competitive, growth is fast, and the cost of a bad hire or a compliance misstep is high. A partner who knows the Middle Tennessee market, understands Tennessee employment law, and can tap into the regional talent pool brings an advantage a national, hands-off provider cannot.
Because we are based right here in Franklin, we can meet with you in person, move quickly, and build hiring and HR strategies around the way Nashville companies actually grow.
Recruiting & Staffing in Nashville
Beyond day-to-day HR, we run recruiting and staffing for Nashville and Middle Tennessee companies that need to hire well and fast. As an embedded recruiting partner, we act as your recruiting agency and executive search team in one: sourcing, screening, and placing the right people with an average time-to-fill of 25 days. Whether you need one key hire, a full recruiting function (RPO), or executive search for a leadership role, we build the pipeline around your culture and your goals.
- Recruiting (RPO): your outsourced recruiting department at a fraction of the cost of building one in-house.
- Direct placement & staffing: fill open roles across departments with vetted, culture-fit candidates.
- Executive search: end-to-end search for C-suite and hard-to-fill leadership roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does outsourced HR cost in Nashville?
Cost depends on scope. Fractional and outsourced HR is priced to be a fraction of a full in-house HR department, and you only pay for the level of support you need, from ongoing HR management to a single project. Book a free consultation and we will scope a plan and price to your business.
What HR functions can you outsource to Zak Human Solutions?
We can run your entire HR function or supplement your existing team. That includes recruiting and staffing, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, onboarding, employee handbooks and SOPs, training and development, and fractional CHRO leadership.
When should a growing company outsource HR?
Most companies bring us in when HR tasks start pulling leadership away from running the business, when they are scaling headcount quickly, when compliance risk is rising, or when they are preparing for a transition or sale. If HR feels like a series of fires you keep putting out, it is time.
Do you provide recruiting and staffing, or only HR support?
Both. We are a full recruiting and staffing partner as well as an outsourced HR team. We handle RPO, direct placement, and executive search, with an average time-to-fill of 25 days and 99% average candidate satisfaction.
What areas around Nashville do you serve?
We partner with companies across Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and the greater Middle Tennessee region, and we support clients nationwide. Our office is in Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville.
Proven Results
Companies that work with us see the difference in their numbers:
- 25-day average time-to-fill
- 99% average candidate satisfaction
- 90% of clients met their retention goals
- Zero employment lawsuits or harassment claims across the clients we serve
“The flow of candidates, the quality of candidates and the internal communication have been great and boarding on AWESOME! I know the job market has been and is really tough for getting people in to interview and we are probably NOT the easiest industry to work with either.. thank you for everything you are doing and Great Job!“
Chris Sawyer
CEO & Founder of Cavalry Security
We are also a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC) and a 2024 Best in Business award winner.
Meet the Local Team
Zak Human Solutions was founded by Nadian Zak and Kacie Scott, who lead a team of seasoned HR practitioners and recruiters based in the Nashville area. We are not a faceless national vendor. We are a local team that treats your business as our own.
Areas We Serve
We partner with companies across Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and the greater Middle Tennessee region. While we are proud to be local, we also support clients nationwide.
Ready to Build a Stronger Team?
Let’s put out the HR fires for good so you can get back to scaling. Book a free consultation and we’ll respond within 1 to 2 business days.