About
OUR APPROACH | At Destination HR Consulting, we help small businesses, nonprofits, and family-owned organizations create workplaces that are productive, compliant, and people-centered. Our mission is to balance the human needs of employees with the operational, legal, and strategic priorities of business owners.
Many small businesses do not have the scale to employ a full-time HR professional with decades of experience and are often served best by flexible HR support rather than a permanent department. Destination HR Consulting fills that gap by bringing over 28 years of expertise directly to business owners – on demand and tailored to their needs – by providing both strategic HR guidance and day-to-day HR support so business owners can navigate California’s complex employment landscape with confidence.
Destination HR Consulting delivers both the big-picture strategy, and the practical tools small businesses need to succeed. By bridging the perspectives of employees and employers, we help organizations create workplaces that are inclusive, efficient, and sustainable.
Dena Grunt | founder | principal consultant
With more than 28 years of Human Resources experience in hospitality, banking, legal, and nonprofits, Dena Grunt founded Destination HR Consulting to provide small businesses with the HR expertise they need to thrive. She brings extensive hands-on knowledge in human resources, organizational development, coaching, and conflict resolution to every client relationship. Dena’s approach is holistic and people-centered, ensuring employees feel supported while employers have the clarity, protections, and strategies to manage effectively. She is passionate about helping businesses cultivate environments that are productive, inclusive, and aligned with long-term success.
Sarah Harris | payroll and benefits manager
Sarah brings over 15 years of experience in payroll, financial analysis, and benefits administration. With a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, she ensures payroll, deductions, and benefits are processed seamlessly and in compliance with regulations. She is dedicated to providing clear, transparent guidance, helping clients and employees alike understand and trust the processes that support them. As Destination HR’s Payroll & Benefits Manager, Sarah oversees comprehensive payroll and benefits operations, partnering closely with both our team and clients to streamline systems and policies. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement—qualities that make her a trusted resource for small businesses. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys family time, playing in adult soccer leagues, and keeping up with her family’s monthly movie nights.Renée Llorence, PHR | HR Generalist
Renee is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a strong track record across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, administration, hospitality, and technology. Known for fostering strong team dynamics and navigating complex HR landscapes, she brings energy, resourcefulness, and a diligent work ethic to every client. Her expertise spans onboarding, people operations, and effective use of HRMS and HRIS systems. Holding a Human Resources Management Certificate and PHR credentials, Renée is skilled in organizational planning, team development, employee relations, and policy implementation. She excels in wellness and benefits management, employee development, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. Outside of work, Renée enjoys time with family and friends, hosting gatherings, and spending time outdoors. Her passion for health and wellness complements her professional focus on building balanced, thriving workplaces.
Lehua K.K. Stuart, PHRca | sr. hr generalist
Lehua brings over 20 years of global Human Resources leadership experience across diverse industries, including technology and SaaS, hospitality, retail, restaurants and catering, nonprofits, holistic dentistry, veterinary clinics and hospitals, construction, fintech, biotech, and trucking. Known for her strategic insight and people-first approach, she has guided organizations through mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale system implementations with precision and care. At Destination HR Consulting, Lehua helps small businesses access enterprise-level strategy and expertise, translating complex people operations into practical, sustainable solutions. Her background spans compliance, payroll, benefits strategy, organizational design, and talent development—creating structure and stability through periods of transformation. Lehua’s high EQ and collaborative leadership style foster trust, clarity, and inclusion, ensuring people feel valued while business goals stay in focus. Passionate about building cultures rooted in integrity and connection, she helps organizations thrive by aligning purpose, process, and people. Outside of work, Lehua enjoys time between Hawaii and California with her husband and their two dogs, embracing a life filled with family, community, and adventure.Services
HR Audit
Not sure where to start? We will conduct a thorough review of your current HR practices and provide an overall picture of where you are and how we can help.
Job Descriptions
This is your road map for everything from recruiting, compliance to workers’ compensation, performance management, retention and more. Destination HR can ensure your company has accurate, defendable job descriptions for all your positions.
Employee Handbooks
Is your current employee handbook up to date? Does your company need an employee handbook? We will customize your employee handbook to ensure accuracy specific to your brand, your industry and for the number of covered employees.
Onboarding
California labor code requires a lot of documents for compliant onboarding of your employees. Destination HR will ensure your customized documents are on brand, fully compliant and easy to process.
Policies and Process
Let’s talk strategy. Destination HR can help provide a clear understanding of which state and federal policies apply to your sized company. And we ensure a transparent process for your staff to ensure compliance.
Conflict Resolution & Coaching
Every company faces conflicts. Your employees come through your door with a story, with fears, distractions, unmet expectations, unvoiced frustrations and unleashed potential. Through effective coaching and conflict resolution, I can work with you and your teams to overcome conflict hurdles and get productivity back on track.
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