Pricing — The Opal Agency | Transparent HR Consulting Rates
Transparent pricing

No surprises.
No hidden
anything.

We believe you should know exactly what you're paying and exactly what you're getting. Your rate stays locked until your scope changes. You hear from Montanna directly — same business day, every time.

Prepaid monthly or billed twice a month
Rate locked until scope changes
Always Montanna — no handoffs
Same business day response, every time
Monthly retainers

You're buying time with someone who
actually knows what to do with it.

Every retainer gives you a block of senior-level HR hours each month — yours to direct however your business needs. Policy work, compliance questions, a tricky employee situation, a payroll issue you just discovered. You set the priorities. We execute. We work with businesses of all sizes — from solo founders making their first hire to established organizations with complex multi-state needs. We also accept project-based work alongside our retainer clients, whether that's a quick one-time need or a longer extended engagement. No retainer required to start.

Entry
2
Hours per month

On-demand access to senior HR expertise for businesses with occasional needs. Quick questions, compliance checks, a document review — you direct the time.

$270
$135/hr effective
per month
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Most popular
10
Hours per month

Consistent access to senior HR expertise for businesses that need a steady partner. Policy work, compliance, hiring support, employee questions — whatever your month brings.

$1,250
$125/hr effective
per month
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20
Hours per month

For teams that need a steady partner to keep things moving across multiple priorities — troubleshooting, building, reviewing, or planning. Hours are yours to direct.

$2,300
$115/hr effective
per month
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Full partnership
80
Hours per month

Full-scale partnership for organizations with active people operations, internal HR staff, or leadership teams needing ongoing guidance. From tactical execution to executive advising — you bring the goals, we work through them with you.

$8,400
$105/hr effective
per month
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Billing

Retainers are prepaid monthly or billed twice a month — whichever works best for your business.

Rate stability

Your rate doesn't change until your scope changes. No surprise increases, no annual bumps without a conversation first.

30-day notice

We work month to month. We ask for 30 days notice to end services to allow for a proper transition and documentation handoff.

Prepaid commitments

Commit longer.
Pay a little less.

For clients who know they're in it for the long haul, we offer a small discount on prepaid commitments. Both options lock in your current rate for the full term — no increases, no surprises. Maximum discount of $500 for 6-month and $1,500 for 12-month commitments.

2%
6-month prepaid commitment
Pay your full 6-month retainer upfront and receive 2% off the total, up to a maximum discount of $500. Rate locked for the full term.
4%
12-month prepaid commitment
Pay your full 12-month retainer upfront and receive 4% off the total, up to a maximum discount of $1,500. Rate locked for the full term.
Project-based work

Not ready for a retainer?
That's fine too.

We work on a project basis for one-time needs, extended engagements, and everything in between — from a quick compliance question to a months-long buildout. No retainer required, no minimum commitment. The list below is just a sample — if you have something else entirely, reach out and we'll let you know if we can help.

$135
per hour
  • One-time policy or handbook work
  • Entity formations & state registrations
  • Payroll audits & error recovery
  • Termination & separation support
  • HR compliance assessments
  • Sensitive employee situations
  • Extended project engagements

Not sure where
to start?

Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk through what's on your plate, where the gaps are, and which engagement makes the most sense — retainer or project-based. No pitch, no pressure.

You'll hear back from Montanna directly — same business day.

Book a discovery call