GLOBAL FIRM
People & HR built to support real growth
Fractional People Leadership, People Operations and Talent Strategy for startups and growing companies.
GLOBAL FIRM
People & HR built to support real growth
Fractional People Leadership, People Operations and Talent Strategy for startups and growing companies.
GLOBAL FIRM
People & HR built to support real growth
Fractional People Leadership, People Operations and Talent Strategy for startups and growing companies.
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What We Do
ITALEN exists to support companies during critical growth moments.
We design People structures that scale with the business … not ones that slow it down.
Explore our range of services to discover the perfect solution tailored to your organization's unique needs.
Fractional Head of People
Senior People leadership embedded into your organization, providing strategic direction, executive partnership and hands-on execution without the need for a full-time hire.
Fractional Head of People
Senior People leadership embedded into your organization, providing strategic direction, executive partnership and hands-on execution without the need for a full-time hire.
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Strategy
Thoughtful hiring frameworks that attract, assess and secure the right talent at the right stage of the business.
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Strategy
Thoughtful hiring frameworks that attract, assess and secure the right talent at the right stage of the business.
Global Compensation & International People Strategy
Compensation frameworks and People practices designed for distributed teams, informed by international experience across multiple markets.
Global Compensation & International People Strategy
Compensation frameworks and People practices designed for distributed teams, informed by international experience across multiple markets.
People Operations & HR Foundations
Scalable People processes, structure and systems to support growth, consistency and long-term sustainability.
People Operations & HR Foundations
Scalable People processes, structure and systems to support growth, consistency and long-term sustainability.
Business Strategy
Crafting clear, actionable HR strategies that align with your company's vision, ensuring sustainable growth and a competitive edge.
Business Strategy
Crafting clear, actionable HR strategies that align with your company's vision, ensuring sustainable growth and a competitive edge.
Culture, DEI & Change
Culture and inclusion built into everyday decisions; not just statements.
Culture, DEI & Change
Culture and inclusion built into everyday decisions; not just statements.
People Architecture
Organizational Design
Talent Management
Strategic Workforce Design
People Data Enablement
Risk & Compliance
Global Total Rewards Strategy
Recruiting Infraestructure
Strategy & DEI
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Why Us ?
We go beyond surface-level advice; We have proven experience building scalable People functions and our advisory approach is built on data, strategy, and execution
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Global Experience
International perspective grounded in hands-on work across diverse markets.
Data-Driven Approach
We base decisions on rigorous analysis and actionable insights to drive results.
Proven Results
Our track record of successful projects ensures you get measurable outcomes.
Expert Insights
Our advisors bring deep industry knowledge to solve your challenges.
Client-Centered
We prioritize your goals and tailor every solution to your unique needs, supporting founders and executive teams across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia.
Tailored Solutions
Designed to support growth from early stage through expansion and for established orgs navigating change.
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Proven Process for Your Goals
Our step-by-step approach simplifies challenges, delivers tailored strategies, and drives measurable results.
Rated by satisfied Clients
Rated by satisfied Clients
Rated by satisfied Clients
1
Diagnose
We clarify your business context, challenges, team dynamics and growth stage.
1
Diagnose
We clarify your business context, challenges, team dynamics and growth stage.
2
Design
Every business is unique. We craft an HR strategy tailored to your goals, ensuring measurable progress.
2
Design
Every business is unique. We craft an HR strategy tailored to your goals, ensuring measurable progress.
3
Execute and Embed
We move beyond strategy to hands-on execution; embedding with your team to deliver, refine and evolve People solutions as your business scales.
3
Execute and Embed
We move beyond strategy to hands-on execution; embedding with your team to deliver, refine and evolve People solutions as your business scales.
Why work with ITALEN
ITALEN goes beyond surface-level advice. We bring hands-on experience building and scaling People functions, combining strategy, execution and ongoing partnership to support real business growth.
Generic Advice
What most firms offer
ITALEN
How we actually work
Context Awareness
One-size-fits-all recommendations
Tailored to your business, team and growth stage
Depth of Experience
Theoretical or anecdotal
Built and scaled People functions in real environments
Leadership Alignment
Not connected to exec priorities
Direct partnership with founders and executive teams
Execution
Advice stops at recommendations
Hands-on execution embedded with your team
Continuity
Fragmented, short-term
Ongoing partnership through growth and change
Global Perspective
Limited or generic
Experience across LATAM, North America, Europe and Asia
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
What Our Clients Say
We’ve helped businesses of all sizes unlock growth, refine their strategies, and achieve lasting results. Here’s what our clients say.
COO
Growth-Stage SaaS Company
“ITALEN helped us redesign our global compensation structure across multiple regions. What stood out was the balance between market data, internal equity, and business realities. The result was a framework our leadership team actually understood and could defend.”
Founder & CEO
Fintech Startup
“We were scaling quickly in LATAM and needed structure without slowing down hiring. ITALEN built our recruiting process, interview frameworks, and onboarding approach, which immediately improved both hiring quality and decision speed.”
Exec Team Member
International Services Company
“As we expanded across regions, ITALEN helped us bring consistency to our People practices while respecting local realities. Their international experience was critical in helping us scale without creating friction.”
Head of Operations
Software Startup
“Our HR foundations had grown reactively over time. Alexandra rebuilt our employee handbook and core policies into something clear, practical, and aligned with how we actually operate. It’s now a reference our Global team actively use.”
COO
AI Tech Startup
"A true professional approach! Their vision was translated into clear strategies with unique and compelling insights. The Performance Review process was smooth, and the outcome was exceptionally well-executed. It was crucial for the salary review cycle"
COO
Growth-Stage SaaS Company
“ITALEN helped us redesign our global compensation structure across multiple regions. What stood out was the balance between market data, internal equity, and business realities. The result was a framework our leadership team actually understood and could defend.”
Founder & CEO
Fintech Startup
“We were scaling quickly in LATAM and needed structure without slowing down hiring. ITALEN built our recruiting process, interview frameworks, and onboarding approach, which immediately improved both hiring quality and decision speed.”
Exec Team Member
International Services Company
“As we expanded across regions, ITALEN helped us bring consistency to our People practices while respecting local realities. Their international experience was critical in helping us scale without creating friction.”
Head of Operations
Software Startup
“Our HR foundations had grown reactively over time. Alexandra rebuilt our employee handbook and core policies into something clear, practical, and aligned with how we actually operate. It’s now a reference our Global team actively use.”
COO
AI Tech Startup
"A true professional approach! Their vision was translated into clear strategies with unique and compelling insights. The Performance Review process was smooth, and the outcome was exceptionally well-executed. It was crucial for the salary review cycle"
96%
Client satisfaction rate.
96%
Client satisfaction rate.
15+
Years of experience
15+
Years of experience
Insights That Drive Growth
Stay ahead with expert resources, practical strategies, and People insights designed to help your business make smarter decisions.
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Your Questions, Answered Clearly
Whether you’re seeking strategic direction or improving business performance, here are answers to the most common questions clients ask.
"Our main goal is to help leaders navigate growth by building People systems that work across teams, markets, and stages."
Founder of ITALEN
"Our main goal is to help leaders navigate growth by building People systems that work across teams, markets, and stages."
Founder of ITALEN
What services do you offer?
ITALEN provides embedded People advisory and execution across Fractional People Leadership, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Global Compensation, Organizational Design, and Culture & DEI. We support companies across growth stages, from early-stage to established organizations, operating globally.
How long does a typical consultation process take?
Most engagements range from a few weeks to several months, depending on project scope, business size, and objectives.
Do you work with startups or established businesses?
Yes — we support both. Whether you’re scaling a startup or refining operations in an established company, our process adapts to your stage of growth.
What can I expect in the first call?
We’ll discuss your current challenges, desired outcomes, and explore how our strategies can create measurable impact for your business.
Do you offer ongoing support after the consultation?
Absolutely. We provide continuous advisory sessions and performance reviews to ensure strategies are successfully implemented and delivering results.
What services do you offer?
ITALEN provides embedded People advisory and execution across Fractional People Leadership, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Global Compensation, Organizational Design, and Culture & DEI. We support companies across growth stages, from early-stage to established organizations, operating globally.
How long does a typical consultation process take?
Do you work with startups or established businesses?
What can I expect in the first call?
Do you offer ongoing support after the consultation?
What services do you offer?
ITALEN provides embedded People advisory and execution across Fractional People Leadership, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Global Compensation, Organizational Design, and Culture & DEI. We support companies across growth stages, from early-stage to established organizations, operating globally.
How long does a typical consultation process take?
Do you work with startups or established businesses?
What can I expect in the first call?
Do you offer ongoing support after the consultation?
About Us
ITALEN was founded by Alexandra Pinto, a People and HR Leader with over 17 years of experience building and scaling People functions across growth-stage and established organizations.
Alexandra has partnered closely with founders and executive teams to design People strategies, organizational structures, and compensation frameworks that support real business growth. Her work spans global teams across LATAM, North America, Europe, and Asia, combining strategic clarity with hands-on execution.
ITALEN was created to offer something different from traditional consulting …
Embedded People advisory and execution, grounded in real operating experience.
Alexandra Pinto
Founder
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach
Multi-Market Experience
Executive Partnership
Built for Scale
Global Reach