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Here is What We Believe:
HR Leadership is Rooted in Trust
Strategic Human Resources Consulting for the Live Entertainment Industry, Small Businesses, and Nonprofits.
At HR Force NY, we believe every successful workplace is built on trust. We partner with organizations to strengthen leadership, navigate complex workplace challenges, and create cultures where employees feel valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging.
Building Trust. Fostering Belonging. Strengthening Organizations.
Building Trust. Fostering Belonging. Empowering People. Strengthening Organizations.
Here is what we do
HR Consulting Services
Every organization has different Human Resources needs. Whether you're looking for ongoing strategic guidance or assistance with a specific challenge, HR Force NY provides flexible solutions designed to meet you where you are.
👔 Fractional HR Leadership
Executive-level HR support on a flexible monthly basis.
🎭 Theatrical HR Consulting
Specialized HR guidance for Broadway productions, touring companies, theaters, and performing arts organizations, grounded in firsthand industry experience..
👥 Employee Relations
Helping managers navigate difficult workplace situations while reducing risk and strengthening employee performance.
🔍 Workplace Investigations
Professional, objective investigations into employee complaints and workplace concerns.
📋 HR Compliance
Helping organizations stay compliant, reduce risk, and confidently navigate changing employment laws.
🩺 Leave Administration
FMLA, ADA, New York Paid Family Leave, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.
🌱 Leadership Development
Helping supervisors become effective, confident leaders.
🎓 Training
New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, supervisor training, and workplace education.

Why Organizations Trust HR Force NY
At HR Force NY, our approach is rooted in trust and defined by relationships. With more than 30 years of executive HR leadership experience—including seven years supporting the Broadway industry—we provide practical, strategic guidance that helps organizations strengthen leadership, navigate workplace challenges, and build cultures where people thrive.
Why clients partner with us:
✓ Executive-Level HR Leadership
✓ 30+ Years of HR Experience
✓ Broadway & Live Entertainment Expertise
✓ Rooted in Trust. Defined by Relationships.
✓ Strategic, Practical Solutions
✓ Responsive, Personalized Service
Finding HR Solutions

Let Us Solve
Legal & Regulatory Compliance Issues. Employee Relations Concerns. Leave Administration. Performance Management Challenges. Workplace Situations.

Let Us Develop
Sexual Harassment Training and Investigation Standards. Inclusion and communication strategies. On-Boarding programs. Disciplinary Standards.

Let Us Guide You
Define your policies. Streamline the onboarding I9 and law compliance. Employee Relations
The best leaders never stop learning.
Our Leadership Insights video series explores the ideas shaping today's workplace—from building trust and fostering belonging to leading with authenticity, emotional courage, and purpose. Each presentation is designed to offer practical perspectives that help leaders strengthen their organizations and create workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Meet Raul Argudin
Raul Argudin is the Founder and Principal Consultant of HR Force NY, bringing more than 25 years of Human Resources leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, retail, healthcare, and the live entertainment industry.
Before founding HR Force NY, Raul served as Director of Human Resources at Bloomingdale's flagship 59th Street store and later held senior HR leadership roles at The Broadway League. He partners with organizations to strengthen leadership, navigate workplace challenges, manage compliance, and build cultures where employees feel valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging.
A lifelong theater enthusiast, Raul is never happier than when he's in a theater. His passion began with his first Broadway show, The Act, starring Liza Minnelli, and continues to inspire his specialized HR consulting for theaters, productions, and performing arts organizations.
Rooted in the core values of trust and relationships, Raul believes the strongest organizations are built on authentic partnerships, exceptional leadership, and a genuine commitment to people.

Let's Build a Better Workplace Together
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