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BlueHippo offers a full suite of solutions for your business. From comprehensive Human Resources to Virtual Assistance, we understand the pivotal role these departments play in the success of your small business or startup. Our team provides a tailored solution to meet the unique needs of your organization!
Hi, I'm
Gillian Ettwein
Your Remote HR Expert & Founder of BlueHippo
Gillian is a Certified HR Professional, Board Advisor, and Operations Manager with over 15 years of experience working with small businesses and startups. A few of her favorite client projects include curating career coaching & development programs, launching performance management solutions, and building custom contractor management platforms from scratch..
When she is not focused on BlueHippo's clients, she can be found hiking, practicing yoga, reading, or planning her next family vacation.
Jenn
Operations Manager
Jenn is an expert in mindset and wellness, with over 12 years of experience helping people navigate personal and professional pivots. A former teacher, her positive and practical approach focuses on identifying clients’ priorities, possibilities, and pitfalls. She is passionate about Human Design and its potential to uncover individual strengths and improve team dynamics.
Meet the Team
Tracy
HR & Operations Coordinator
Tracy brings immense organizational and administrative expertise to the BlueHippo team. With over 12 years of experience within the HR and multimedia industries, her communication and creativity know no bounds. She is hyper-attentive to detail and determined to solve any problems.
When she isn’t working, you’ll find her at her kids' football and soccer games or exploring nature.
Noah, PMP
Project Manager & Content Creator
Noah brings over two decades of experience in content creation and project management to the team. He is a seasoned copywriter and technical writer skilled in a myriad of industries from healthcare to heavy machinery. Noah is also a PMP®-certified Project Manager and well-versed in managing the full project lifecycle for needs big and small. Off the clock, he enjoys backpacking and home-brewing.
Lissette
Executive Assistant & Special Projects
Lissette has extensive experience ranging from administrative tasks to business intelligence reporting for a wide array of Silicon Valley companies. She has been working remotely for the last 4 years.
In her free time, she enjoys making home improvements and can often be found perusing the aisles of Ikea or Home Depot.
Meet the Team
Yezica
Spanish Translator
Yezica is a seasoned translator with 18 years of experience. Her work has encompassed a wide range of documents, from manuals to social media advertisements, always maintaining linguistic integrity and coherence. Born and raised in Mexico City, Yezica enjoys traveling and exploring diverse cultures and cuisines with her family.
Danielle
Executive Assistant
Danielle brings extensive administrative and organizational skills to the BlueHippo team. From managing spreadsheets to collecting leads, her attention to detail and care for our customers are unmatched. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her running through the woods and playing in the creek with her husband, James, and their three kids.
Services
PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Professional Development: Meaningful performance metrics, evaluations, and career ladder programs
Team Engagement: Feedback and recognition programs to increase employee satisfaction
Employee Relations: Constructive conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and mediation support
BUSINESS CONSULTING
HANDBOOKS, POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Collaborative Development: Detailed guidelines crafted to meet the unique needs of each client
Comprehensive Analysis: Thorough and thoughtful reviews to align policies with best practices
Tailored Solutions: Customized strategies to address specific HR & compliance challenges
ONBOARDING & OFFBOARDING
Team Integration: Custom orientation materials and procedures to set the stage for success
Positive Departures: Employee exit management for smooth and secure transitions
Contractor Management: Systems & strategies for inbound & outbound short-term team members
HUMAN RESOURCES & COMPLIANCE
Comprehensive Compliance: Custom documentation and intervention to prevent legal issues
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Legal Protection: Careful monitoring to avoid team dissatisfaction & safeguard business interests
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Custom hiring workflows, job descriptions, and interviews
CONTENT & PLATFORM MANAGEMENT
Content Strategy: Customized systems to organize and optimize content workflows
Social Media Management: Content creation, scheduling, engagement & performance analysis
Content Repurposing: Blog posts, captions, and transcripts to leverage existing material
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Project Management: Streamlined workflows to optimize project timelines, resources, and milestones
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Virtual Assistance: Ongoing operational support, administration, and calendar & inbox management
Payroll & Benefits Administration: Employee benefit package development & PEO management
Why BlueHippo?
We jump through HR hoops
so you don’t have to.
Cultivate long-term employee success & satisfaction
Enhance team performance, retention & loyalty
Prevent costly legal issues & compliance problems
Streamline operations with custom solutions
What our clients are saying about us
Jill and her team are extremely effective in their role with us. They communicate clearly, ask questions when necessary, and proactively address needs as they arose. We highly recommend BlueHippo for anyone needing Administrative, Operational and HR support.
Scout Productions
I hired Gillian and her team for Operational and Administrative support for my growing Marketing Agency. They were prompt, attentive and very capable of figuring out how to assist the team.
Strategic eMarketing
We had the pleasure of partnering with Gillian and the BlueHippo team for HR, operations, and administrative support, and I must say, their services were nothing short of amazing. Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise in all aspects of HR, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and compliance. The administrative support provided was top-notch, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and freeing up our time to focus on core business activities. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to excellence made a significant positive impact on our organization. They even organized our SOC2 audit data!
Affirm Health
Jill and her team are very professional, empathetic, well-organized, and methodical. You can rely on them to get the job done and get it done well. They did everything needed we needed and more!
Transifex
Based on my experience with Gillian and her team, there are very few projects they won't tackle with enthusiasm. Gillian was an invaluable and highly regarded member of the team, recognized for her proactive problem-solving skills and her talent for fostering a positive workplace culture. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to excellence significantly benefited our organization. I highly recommend BlueHippo to anyone seeking exceptional operational and administrative support.
Itz’ana Belize
Putting the Human back in Human Resources
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