About me
For over five years, I’ve partnered with small to mid-sized businesses and nonprofits across the country as a trusted HR consultant, helping leaders navigate the complexity of employment regulations while running their organizations.
Because I’ve seen it firsthand:
You care about your people.
You want to do things the right way.
But California employment laws, and HR in general, can feel overwhelming on top of serving clients, managing operations, and growing your business.
That’s where I come in.
I help organizations like yours stay compliant and build workplaces where teams thrive. From hiring and onboarding to performance management and terminations, I design practical HR systems that reduce legal risk and strengthen employee culture.
I go beyond HR software and paperwork to put the “human” back in human resources — creating people strategies that support both compliance and your bottom line.
My Approach
Social responsibility has always driven my work. Before founding Carlyn Carter Consulting, I built my professional foundation in teaching, research, and social work, experiences that sharpened my ability to listen deeply, analyze complex systems, and guide people through difficult conversations.
Today, I bring that same thoughtfulness and strategy into every client partnership.
My goal isn’t just to help you check the compliance box.
It’s to help you build a sustainable, engaged, high-performing workplace.
Education
BA in Psychology – University of Southern California (USC)
MA in Psychology – University of Southern California (USC)
Master of Science in Human Resources (MSHR) – Pepperdine University
"As a new nonprofit executive director and founder, I found Carlyn to be instrumental in keeping our organization compliant, organized and structured. She advised on regulations, streamlined our employee hiring process and created handbooks and company forms. Carlyn is a great listener, has vast knowledge and is extremely efficient. I would recommend her services to other businesses and entrepreneurs. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her and will continue to utilize her services and expertise in the future."
-Jessica Rodriguez
Executive Director and Founder
SNAP with Stepping Stones
“Carlyn is my go-to HR consultant. As a small business owner, I can’t afford to have a full-time HR person and having Carlyn on speed dial has saved my butt more than once! She’s the best!”
-Stephanie Exner
Co-Founder
Harvest Goal Collective
"Carlyn is incredibly well suited to help with many facets of small and medium-sized businesses. She is well-spoken and very detailed in her work. I have utilized her for staffing, compliance, and general HR questions that arise in my own business and will continue to use her in the future. I have also worked with her outside my business with other organizations and she always impresses."
-Andrew Harding
Proprietor
Metal Supermarkets Ventura County
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