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About the HR Slugger team
A founder-led HR team. People champions. Systems builders.
The HR Slugger is led by founder Jerel Tolentino, who brings 17+ years and counting of building HR departments and leading HRIS implementations. Our team works alongside him so clients get senior judgment and reliable day-to-day support.
Our approach
Servant leadership, applied to HR.
HR should make work better for employees and easier for managers. That is the standard for every policy, process and system our team builds.
Why “The HR Slugger”
Nearly two decades spent building HR teams and HR systems from the inside. Jerel founded The HR Slugger in 2023 with one belief: growing companies deserve senior HR without the full-time price tag. Today our team brings that same people-first approach to every client.
Mission
To champion HR systems and elevate workplace efficiencies.
Founder experience
- 17+ years and counting in HR and HR technology
- Built startup HR departments from the ground up
- Led HRIS, payroll and People Ops teams
- 17+ years of HRIS implementations
- Former SHRM chapter board member
Meet the team
How our team supports you.
Founder-led
Jerel Tolentino, Founder, sets the plan, leads key decisions and stays your main point of contact.
Team-supported
Our team handles day-to-day HR tasks, follow-ups and documentation so work keeps moving.
One standard
Every deliverable is reviewed against the same HR, payroll and compliance standards.
Systems our founder has implemented and run
UKG Pro / UltiProWorkdayADP Workforce NowPaylocityRipplingCornerstoneGusto PayrollPaychexDayforcePaycorKronos TimeHomebase Time
Highlighted: implemented end to end · Outline: hands-on experience
Beyond work
We treat HR like a team sport. That is where the Slugger name comes from.
Let’s talk.
Book a Free Discovery Call and meet our team.
