Question 1

Is an in-person consultation free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whether virtual or in-person, the initial consultation with Next Level Human Capital is completely free. There is no pitch and no pressure — just an honest conversation about your situation.

Question 2

Can you train our managers on specific topics like interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Next Level Human Capital offers targeted manager training on specific topics including interviewing, accountability, communication, and leadership development. You can choose only the topics you need — no bundled purchase required.

Question 3

Do you provide legal advice on employment matters?

Accepted Answer

Next Level Human Capital does not offer legal advice. However, Tim Schumer can guide you on HR best practices, compliance frameworks, and risk identification so you understand what needs to go to an employment attorney.

Question 4

Can training programs be customized for our organization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All training sessions at Next Level Human Capital are built around your team's unique needs, culture, industry, and goals. There are no cookie-cutter templates — every engagement is custom.

Question 5

How much does HR consulting cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing at Next Level Human Capital depends on the scope, duration, and type of service needed. Contact Tim directly at (314) 886-8516 or book a free 30-minute conversation at nextlevel-hc.com for a custom quote.

Question 6

Who does Next Level Human Capital work with?

Accepted Answer

Next Level Human Capital primarily works with growing companies between 50 and 300 employees that have outgrown their current HR model, lost a key HR or operational leader, or are scaling faster than their people systems. Tim Schumer is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and works with companies nationally.

Question 7

What is the Friction Tax?

Accepted Answer

The Friction Tax is a term coined by Tim Schumer at Next Level Human Capital. It refers to the hidden financial and operational cost that growing companies pay every day through misaligned teams, accidental managers, unclear accountability, and broken HR systems — including top talent walkouts, rework, delays, and stalled growth.

Question 8

What is an HR Systems and People Ops Audit?

Accepted Answer

The HR Systems & People Ops Audit is Next Level Human Capital's core diagnostic engagement. It maps your current people, leadership, and compliance landscape; identifies the top 3 to 5 risks or performance leaks; quantifies the cost of inaction; and delivers a phased stabilization and rebuild plan. You walk away with a concrete roadmap — not a binder.

Is Your Foundation Scalable,

or Just Expensive?

Most executives I speak with are frustrated. They’ve reached that critical 50+, employee mark, but the systems that got them here are starting to fracture. They feel like they are paying a "Guessing Tax" on every new hire and every management promotion.

Does it feel like you’re constantly firefighting culture leaks instead of architecting growth?

Disrupting the HR Norm

Strategic Intelligence (The Blueprint)

This is the "Brain" of your organization.

Without this, you are simply guessing.

HR Strategy

We don't just "post jobs." We architect Employer Branding and Total Rewards packages that attract elite talent who stay. We bridge the People and Business Connection to ensure your team is actually pulling toward your objectives.

HR Management

This is where we deploy the Workforce Depth Blueprint. Through objective Talent Management and Succession Planning, we identify who belongs on your "First String" and who needs re-tooling.

HR Operations

We replace manual chaos with clinical Metrics & Analytics. By professionalizing Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, we ensure that your growth doesn't create operational bottlenecks.

HR Infrastructure

We deploy elite HR Technology (HRIS)—like the isolved platform—to automate Compliance and Information Security. This is how you get Fortune 500-level governance without the corporate bloat.

Download Your Copy of

The 4 Core Elements of HR

If you choose to keep running your current HR "manuals" and gut-feeling hiring, what does your organization look like twelve months from now?

How much more "Guessing Tax" are you willing to pay?

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

Phone: (314) 886-8516

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

(314) 886-8516

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