About us

Our Story

Rooted HR helps organizations grow strong from the inside out by putting people first. With 25 years of experience, Nate Desmarais provides strategic HR solutions that strengthen teams and drive lasting success.

Why Rooted HR?

Throughout the course of my professional career, I’ve had a front row seat to what truly makes organizations tick – the people. How well an organization functions is always, at least in part, predicated on the intentionality of the business to do right by their people.

When I think about a strong, healthy organization, I think about an “olive tree.” An olive tree can live for thousands of years and bear abundant fruit that entire time, but only because it has strong roots that can regenerate themselves even when their above-ground structure is destroyed by frost, fire and disease.

The initial root (known as the taproot) anchors the tree firmly in the ground. Initially, this was you and maybe a core team of other visionaries who started the business. Later, a widespread network of lateral roots spread horizontally, and absorbs water and nutrients from the top layers of the soil. This collection of “roots” is your people.

Your business will undoubtedly go through hard times, challenges, and changes. The organization that takes the time to lay a foundation of people centered programs, policies, practices, systems and initiatives will weather these storms with greater success – because the “roots” on your team have what they need to succeed.

Rooted HR can help your organization find its way to becoming the “olive tree” it longs to be.

Our Mission

"We provide strategic HR services that position small to mid-sized organizations for success- because the best HR doesn't just protect your business, it propels it. "

Our Values

We focus on consistently delivering creative solutions that model empathic accountability and seek to ensure the wellbeing of employees. We do so with integrity and excellence and commit to open, honest, and respectful communication with our clients.

25+ Years of Experience

Your HR Consultant

Nate Desmarais is a strategic and resourceful Human Resources Leader with 25 years of experience across multiple industries. Adept at balancing risk and compliance with employee engagement and organizational health. Skilled in developing and executing policies, programs and initiatives that support the strategic objectives of the organization. Highly relational with the unique ability to effectively connect with all stakeholders including leadership, employees and external stakeholders. Committed to excellence and providing HR services and partnerships that are second to none.

His areas of expertise include, among others, talent acquisition, benefits strategy, compensation, employee relations, project management, organizational development, mergers and acquisitions, policy development, regulatory compliance, strategic communications, employee engagement, and change management.

You're in good hands with Nate and Rooted HR.

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