Meet Montani
We’re an HR consultancy and then some. Montani is a strategic partner for fast-growing (and wish-to-be fast-growing) businesses that need “people support” in order to reach their peak.
What We Do
The Montani team removes HR barriers to organizational growth and handles people operations needs so our clients are free to focus on their own areas of expertise. We work with businesses of all sizes and industries within the U.S., though we have a soft spot for small- and medium-sized organizations led by particularly ambitious and gritty founders. Our affordable services enable clients to scale in the most successful *and healthy* way.
Montani provides support for every “peak” of the entire employee lifecycle.
We provide full-service people operations support, including:
• Comprehensive HR Discovery (our fancy phrase for “audit”)
• Human resources management
• Recruitment strategy and execution
• Orientation and onboarding support
• Benefits implementation and management
• Compensation analysis
• Performance reviews and coaching
• Employee engagement and retention
• Training and development for all levels of the organization
• Certified DiSC services and other workshops
We are headquartered in North Carolina but are poised and credentialed to do business in all 50 states. So whether your challenge requires in-person consultation or not, we’re here to help.
Meet the Founder
Katherine Daniel, SHRM-SCP
Katherine Daniel, SHRM-SCP, is the founder of Montani Consulting, a fractional HR firm that helps small and midsized businesses across the U.S. build stronger teams, align their people practices with business goals, and lead with confidence. With nearly two decades of experience in leadership, human resources, and people operations, Katherine brings a mix of strategic insight, operational know-how, and a deep passion for building workplaces where people and performance thrive.
Before launching Montani, Katherine built the HR function from the ground up at one of the country’s fastest-growing media companies—growing her team from 1 to 80+ and leading initiatives that earned national recognition from Inc., Fortune, Entrepreneur, and others for employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
In 2021, she turned her focus fully to supporting other leaders. Today, through Montani, she and her team partner with organizations across industries—marketing and advertising agencies, healthcare and medical practices (including OB/GYN, dieticians, physical therapy offices, medical groups, and dental practices), nonprofits, software and fintech firms, manufacturing companies, and professional services teams—to deliver tailored HR support. Their work spans audits, leadership coaching, employee engagement initiatives, compensation strategies, handbook development, and more. Whether stepping in as an interim HR leader or serving as a long-term thought partner, Katherine is known for her ability to make complex people issues simple, strategic, and deeply human.
Life outside of work is full and grounding for Katherine. She loves gathering friends and family around the table, spending time by the water, and curling up with a good book (or a true crime show). Her rescue pup, Alice, is a constant companion, and there’s almost always music playing in the background. Even when the days are full, home is her favorite place to land.
Meet the Team
At Montani Consulting, you don’t just get one HR professional — you gain the collective strength of a team. Together, our core team brings over 50 years of HR experience across generalist, director, and executive-level roles. We flex with your business, pulling in the right expertise at the right time so you always have the support you need.
Beyond our core team, we also tap into a vetted network of specialized HR professionals and trusted partners — from compensation and compliance experts to benefits brokers, financial advisors, and fractional executives. This allows us to adapt quickly and introduce the exact expertise needed to support your business through growth, change, or complex challenges.
What makes Montani different is how seamlessly we adapt. Whether it’s compliance, employee relations, leadership development, or workforce planning, our team combines practical know-how with a people-first approach to help your business thrive.
Below you’ll meet the core Montani team — the leaders you’ll work with most closely — backed by a broader community of experts ready to step in when needed.
