MeanderMeander
Software preview open • Services available now

Headcount clarity — without the spreadsheet chaos.

Our headcount software is coming soon. You don’t have to wait: we deliver the same outcomes today via proven, tech‑enabled services used by PE‑backed operators and growth companies.

Prefer a DIY start? Grab our free toolkit below — the same framework we use with clients, and the foundation of the upcoming product.

Chief Operating Officer
Approved • Q1 2026
Engineering
12 roles
Product
5 roles
Sales
8 roles
Senior Engineer
Pending approval
Product Manager
In progress
Approved Pending In Progress
Outcome we deliver today

Strategic headcount clarity for operators

Whether through today’s services or tomorrow’s SaaS, the outcome is the same: a headcount plan you can trust.

Real-time plan vs. actuals

Today: Reconciled headcount vs. budget snapshots.
Soon: Software syncs with HRIS for continuous tracking.

Aligned approvals

Today: Structured approval workflows.
Soon: In‑app justification and approvals for HR, Finance, and Hiring.

Scenario modeling (no 30‑tab workbooks)

Today: Guided growth, M&A, and reduction scenarios.
Soon: Self‑serve scenario planning inside the app.

One source of truth

Today: Consolidate messy spreadsheets into one clean dataset.
Soon: Automated dashboards and integrations keep everything current.

Concierge Alpha • CSV & Google Sheets

Start a 90‑Day Headcount Control Pilot

Time‑to‑first‑value in 7 days. Biweekly exec reviews. No HRIS integration required.

7‑day TTFV
First variance digest in week 1
CSV + Sheets
Clean source of truth without IT lift
Exec cadence
Biweekly 30‑min decisions
Scope
  • Import roster + reqs (CSV)
  • Plan vs. actuals + variance
  • Monthly/quarterly plan
  • Slack/email digest
Outcomes
  • Single source of truth
  • Budget variance clarity
  • Faster approvals
  • Hiring plan on target
Ideal for
  • 100–2,000 FTE
  • CHRO / VP People
  • VP Finance / FP&A
  • PE‑backed operators

Book a 15‑minute intro

Confirm fit, align data sources, and schedule your kickoff. Limited pilot slots each month.

No HRIS access required
7‑day first value commitment
Exec‑ready variance summaries
$3,000
90‑day pilot • or $2,000/mo

Already delivering results for operators

Before launching SaaS, we’re helping teams solve headcount chaos through direct engagements.

Reduced Hiring Volatility in Fulfillment Ops

Re-mapped role profiles and shift needs to align labor plans with real-time order flow across multiple U.S. fulfillment centers — reducing overstaffing and improving on-time delivery by 30%.

Global eCommerce • Fulfillment Headcount Optimization

Improved Quality of Hire by Redefining “Fit”

Developed data-backed candidate personas to calibrate hiring for 1,500+ roles annually. Improved recruiter alignment and reduced churn by shifting from gut-feel to calibrated role expectations.

Digital Retailer • Quality of Hire via Role Personas
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Built a Founding Team with Market‑Calibrated Roles

Helped a Series B AI company avoid overhiring by benchmarking peer org structures and aligning exec hiring with phase‑specific needs — before roles were opened.

AI Startup • Strategic Hiring via Benchmarking
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Target Hit

Delivered Headcount Census on Target in $1B+ Carve‑Out

Acted as Headcount PMO during a divestiture, reconciling seven HRISs, aligning Finance and HR, and driving down census cost while hitting end‑of‑year headcount targets.

PE Portfolio Company • Headcount PMO

Security & Privacy

Pilot‑only, read‑only posture. Clear consent. Easy deletion.

Data handling

CSV ingestion only; PII redacted from logs; encrypted at rest; delete on request.

Access

Limited to project personnel; no production HRIS access during pilot.

DPA

Standard DPA available. SOC‑lite controls checklist on request.

Consent

Plain‑English consent for recordings; opt‑out always available.

Download the Real‑Time Headcount Toolkit

The same tools we use with clients today — and the foundation of the SaaS product we’re launching next.

25‑minute walkthrough video
Real‑time Google Sheets tracker
PDF SOP template

FAQ

Do we need HRIS integrations to start?

No. We begin with CSV + Google Sheets. Integrations come later if you retain.

Who should own the pilot internally?

Sponsor in Finance or People Ops; day‑to‑day partner in People Analytics or FP&A. Aim for ≥3 stakeholders.

What’s the time to first value?

Within 7 days of kickoff, you’ll have reconciled plan vs. actuals and the first variance digest.

How do we continue after 90 days?

Convert to a 12‑month engagement (from $20k) or transition to SaaS when available.

Interviewing soon? Try our AI Mock Interview app — resume critique, role‑specific Qs, and live voice practice.

Headcount clarity starts today

Join the software preview or book a quick consult to get the outcome now. Either way, you’ll make better workforce decisions with less risk.