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Building Success Together Through People

We provide tailored solutions that address your Human Resource needs.

Our Services.

  • We provide experienced senior-level HR leadership on a temporary or part-time basis—delivering strategic guidance without the cost of a full-time hire. At the same time, we invest in your current HR team, building their skills and confidence so they can lead with transparency, fairness, and genuine care for your people. The result: stronger HR capabilities, healthier workplaces, and a culture of trust that lasts long after our engagement ends.

  • Deliver interim leadership in recruiting to oversee recruitment operations, strategically fill crucial roles, and sustain operational efficiency during periods of heightened demand, organizational transitions, or vacancies within the recruitment team.

  • Full-cycle recruiting involves managing the entire recruitment process from start to finish, including sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing, extending offers, ensuring a seamless and effective hiring process.

  • Managing interactions between employees and employers, focusing on maintaining a positive workplace culture, resolving conflicts, and ensuring fair treatment.

  • Thorough review of policies and practices to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws—while promoting fairness and transparency so employees know their workplace is built on trust.

  • Custom employee handbooks that clearly outline policies and expectations, designed to create clarity and mutual respect so everyone understands the rules—and trusts they’re applied consistently.

  • One-on-one coaching that helps leaders strengthen both management skills and emotional intelligence. Through targeted guidance on communication, conflict resolution, performance management, and employee development, we tailor each session to the leader’s unique goals and challenges.

    By building self-awareness, empathy, and adaptability, our coaching empowers managers to inspire trust, navigate tough conversations, and create a resilient, high-performing team culture.

  • Help your up-and-coming HR staff grow into confident, strategic partners—and elevate your whole workplace in the process. I provide one-on-one coaching and practical guidance tailored to HR professionals at any stage, covering core skills like employee relations, compliance, communication, and leadership presence. Investing in the next generation of HR talent doesn’t just build individual capability; it creates healthier workplaces, strengthens retention, boosts morale, and frees senior leaders to focus on bigger priorities.

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Experience.

With more than 25 years in Human Resources, Kate has accumulated extensive experience across a variety of industries, including Hospitality, Retail, Food, E-commerce, Fashion, Software, and SaaS.

She has successfully managed the challenges faced by small to medium-sized businesses, as well as Fortune 500 companies. Throughout her journey, Kate has gained valuable wisdom and insight, enhancing her professional capabilities.

What sets Kate apart is her heartfelt dedication to partnering with small to medium-sized businesses, igniting success through the power of people. Picture having a trusted confidante like Kate by your side, a seasoned guide who brings not only her wealth of experience but also her warmth and approachability.

With Kate and her extensive network at your service, you’re not just acquiring HR expertise – you’re gaining a steadfast ally for your journey to success.

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Client Testimonals

  • Kate Mitchell is a seasoned senior human resources professional we’ve had the privilege to work with over the past year. Smart, engaging, and passionate about people and culture, Kate brought deep HR expertise tailored to the unique demands of the hospitality industry. She played a key role in recruitment, employee relations, and compliance—ensuring our team operated smoothly while helping us build internal capacity to sustain HR operations moving forward. Beyond her technical skills, Kate’s interpersonal strengths stood out. She fostered a positive work environment, skillfully mediated conflicts, and provided invaluable guidance to both management and staff. Kate Mitchell will be an asset to any organization. We’re grateful for her many contributions to Acme Hospitality.

    Sherry V.

  • Thank you Kate and team! I called for some general HR support and to have our employee handbook updated. Kate responded quickly and thoroughly and updated our handbook so it made way more sense for our organization. She truly listened to my concerns and helped me navigate through a challenging issue. I am so appreciative or Kate's ability to efficiently cut through the noise and create a strategic solution plan. They are my go to HR consultants and I highly recommend Mariposa Partners!

    Sarah A.

  • I had my lawyer review the handbook because that is what I do for all of my documents and she said that it is one of the best and most thorough handbooks she has ever seen. So, thank you so much for that!

    Jennifer H.

  • I've seen Kate's exceptional leadership firsthand. She blends strategic vision with a thorough grasp of HR operations, fostering trust and transparency through her approachable, empathetic leadership. Kate leads by example, inspiring remarkable results and cultivating a culture of both high performance and engagement.

    Neda G.

  • Kate stepped in at a time when our company needed steady guidance and strategic HR support. As we transitioned to a more structured organization, she showed a deep sensitivity to our culture while helping us chart a clear path forward. Despite limited resources, she stayed focused, prioritized what mattered most, and influenced our leadership in thoughtful and impactful ways. Her direct, honest feedback and ability to build trust allowed us to make meaningful progress every day. Kate was instrumental in reshaping our HR department and helping us hire the right talent to meet our goals. When her scope was complete, I didn’t want to see her go—she had fully delivered on every commitment and left us stronger as a result. She’ll be at the top of our list for future HR needs.

    Jens B.

Let’s help your HR team become a strategic foundation.