AI-Powered · State-Specific
A Clear Path Through Complex HR.
cairn /karn/ · n. a stack of stones that marks the path forward.
Hire an AI HR Business Partner. When an HR situation hits, you need more than an answer. You need a partner. CairnHR walks you through exactly what to do, step by step, grounded in your state's employment law and your own company policies. It assesses the risk of every situation, and when something needs a human expert, it tells you directly and recommends contacting an HR consultant or employment attorney. Available whenever you need it, no callback required.
CairnHR · AI HR Business Partner
Employee just disclosed pregnancy - CA
Pregnancy
Termination
Accommodation
Identified 3 laws that apply to your situation
Reviewing your company policies…
Building your step-by-step action plan…
Generating required notices and forms…
Recommendation: Contact an employment attorney before proceeding
5 steps identified
Action plan ready
3 documents generated
2 deadlines flagged
Who CairnHR is for
Built for the people carrying HR without a full HR department.
Business Owners
You started a business, not an HR department. But when an employee issue comes up, it’s on you. CairnHR gives you the same guidance a seasoned HR professional would, without the six-figure salary.
Office Managers
HR is one of the 12 hats you wear. You don’t have time to research employment law every time something comes up. CairnHR handles the research and gives you the steps so you can get back to everything else on your plate.
Solo HR Professionals
You know HR, but you can’t know everything across every situation in every state. CairnHR is the colleague you can bounce things off at 5pm on a Friday when no one else is available.
The Problem
Your company is too small for an HR department
Whether you're a founder, CEO, office manager, or the entire HR department rolled into one, you don't have time to second-guess every HR decision. You need an HR Business Partner who can tell you what laws apply, what to do first, what forms to send, and what to watch out for. And when the situation calls for it, one that tells you to bring in an HR consultant or employment attorney. That's exactly what CairnHR does.
No HR Department
You’re managing people, payroll, and compliance without an expert in your corner - until now.
Laws Change Constantly
Employment laws change every year. Staying current is a full-time job.
Generic AI Isn’t Enough
ChatGPT doesn’t know your state’s law, your handbook, or the specific facts of your situation.
One Mistake is Costly
A wrongful termination claim, missed notice, or late final paycheck can get expensive fast.
How it works
From situation to solution in minutes.
01
Describe the Situation
Tell CairnHR what you’re dealing with - a termination, a leave request, an accommodation, or a performance issue.
02
Answer a Few Questions
CairnHR asks targeted intake questions - exactly like an HR consultant on the phone - to understand the details.
03
Get Your Risk Assessment
See your risk level, the laws that apply to your state and situation, and a clear recommendation.
04
Download Your Documents
CairnHR generates compliant letters, scripts, checklists, and emails -ready to use with your details.
Why CairnHR
This is not a chatbot.
Generic AI Tools
ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.
✕ General internet knowledge, not employment law
✕ No state-specific guidance
✕ Doesn’t know your company policies
✕ Answers questions, doesn’t run procedures
✕ No compliant documents generated
✕ No risk assessment or deadlines
CairnHR
Built for small business HR
✓ Grounded in State & Federal employment law
✓ State-specific guidance, updated as laws change
✓ Upload your policies - it references them
✓ Step-by-step procedures with deadlines
✓ Compliant letters, scripts & checklists generated
✓ Risk assessment + escalation when needed
Use Cases
HR handled with precision.
Complex Terminations
Navigate delicate exits with step-by-step guidance that ensures all legal requirements are met.
Leave Requests
Manage FMLA, CFRA, PDL, medical, and personal leave with automated eligibility assessments based on state laws.
HR Advice
Need advice on a tough employee situation? CairnHR walks you through it like an HR Business Partner would.
Performance Issues
Document objectively. Create transparent performance plans that protect your business.
Policy Development
Create and update company policies, performance reviews, job descriptions, etc. - all aligned with state-specific regulations and your culture.
Quick HR Questions
What forms do I need for a new hire? What’s the notice period? Get answers instantly.
Testimonials
Small business teams are getting time back.
“I used to spend hours researching every HR issue. Now I have my answer in minutes.”
Olivia
Office Manager
“As someone who handles HR on top of everything else at this company, CairnHR has been a game changer. I love that it tells me what laws apply to the employee situation I have.”
Susie
Controller
“CairnHR has taught me so much about the laws in my state. It also walks me through step by step, how to handle an issue. It has been a life saver for me.”
Rick
Director of Operations
Pricing
Monthly CairnHR Subscription
$49
/mo
• Unlimited HR compliance scenarios • Quick HR answers grounded in employment law • Compliant documents generated for you • Continuously updated as laws change • Cancel anytime
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Annual
Save $89/year
$499
/yr
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Enterprise
Custom pricing
For organizations that need CairnHR tailored to their team. Includes custom state and local law builds, company policy integration, dedicated environment, and direct support.
Contact Us
Built by an HR professional, not a tech company
Created because small businesses kept asking for step-by-step guidance.
Kim Pierce has spent over 25 years in Human Resources, including leadership roles at Starbucks and Amazon. For the last 11 years, she has run TruckeeHR, a consulting firm supporting hundreds of small businesses through the exact situations CairnHR now handles in software. CairnHR started because Kim's clients kept asking for it. They didn't want to call every time something came up. They wanted a tool that could guide them the way Kim does, step by step, with confidence.
Kim is also the author of "Consulting for Anyone: How to Turn Everyday Skills into a Side Hustle or Small Business."
Contact us
Have an HR situation you want to handle with confidence?
Start with a free scenario or tell us what kind of compliance support your small business needs.
CairnHR gives operational guidance and clear next steps. When a situation is too complex or high risk for software alone, it tells you that too.