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Senior HR expertise

- without the full-time cost

Your HR Partner

At Penguin & Elephant Consulting, we specialize in part-time HR services and support for startups and growing businesses, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.

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Upcoming Events

HR Strategy in the Age of AI
HR Strategy in the Age of AI
An evening for the people behind the people. Penguin & Elephant Consulting invites you to join a select group of founders, HR leaders, and operators for cocktails and a frank conversation about AI in HR — what is working, what is not, and where the real opportunity lies for businesses who get ahead
Date and time is TBD
Location is TBD

A trusted partner,not just a consultant.

Collaborative Office Meeting

Penguin & Elephant Consulting is led by Theresa Siek — a bilingual German–English HR professional with over 20 years of experience building people functions at law firms, venture capital firms, fintechs, and tech start-ups across Europe and the US.

 

"I've built HR from zero, navigated complex cross-border employment law in four jurisdictions, and served as a strategic partner to founders and executives who needed someone they could genuinely rely on.

My approach is direct, practical, and always tailored to your stage of growth. No off-the-shelf templates — everything I build fits the way your business actually works."

Simple from the start.

01

Free discovery call

We talk through where your business is, what's missing, and whether we're the right fit. No obligation, no sales pitch.

02

Tailored proposal

A clear scope — whether that's an ongoing retainer, a fixed project, or ad-hoc support exactly when you need it.

03

We get to work

Fast onboarding, no lengthy handovers. Integrated with your team and delivering from day one.

Clients

What They Say

Penguin & Elephant Consulting has been instrumental in our growth. Their expertise takes the stress out of HR management!

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Rana Nakhal-Solset

Founder of Emel & Aris

Ready to Talk

Book a free 30-minute call. We'll figure out together
what your business actually needs right now.

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