Free HR Tools for Startups

StartupHRTools.com provides 15 free interactive HR tools for startups hiring their first 1-100 employees. All tools run in your browser with no signup required.

Our Free Tools

Startup HR Risk Check - Identify compliance and HR risks based on your current setup.
Employee Cost Calculator - Calculate the fully loaded cost of an employee above their base salary.
True Cost of Hiring Calculator - Estimate internal and external costs of filling open roles.
W-2 vs 1099 Contractor Risk Checker - Check misclassification risk when hiring independent contractors.
Offer Letter Generator - Generate a clean, professional employment offer letter.
Job Description Generator - Create standard job descriptions quickly and easily.
New Hire Onboarding Checklist - Generate a structured onboarding plan for new employees.
Startup HR Compliance Checklist - Check your federal and state compliance requirements.
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Checker - Determine if a role should be eligible for overtime pay.
PTO Policy Builder - Draft a clear paid time off policy for your team.
Benefits Cost Calculator - Estimate the monthly and annual cost of offering employee benefits.
Recruiting Cost Calculator - Calculate expected agency fees, job board costs, and internal time.
Salary Range Builder - Create a formal compensation band around your target salary.
Termination Risk Checklist - Evaluate legal and operational risks before letting someone go.
PEO vs Payroll vs HRIS Decision Tool - Decide which HR technology model fits your startup's stage.

All tools are free, work in your browser, and require no signup. Built by HR professionals for founders and small teams. By TalentForge360 LLC.

HR for Biotech: Lab Safety, PhD Recruitment, and Long-Term R&D Talent

By TalentForge360 LLC | 100% US-Based

Quick answer: Biotech startups manage highly specialized talent, expensive lab environments, and long product development cycles. HR must focus on safety, IP protection,