Why MEL Growth Consulting Exists
At MEL Growth Consulting, our mission is to modernize HR systems, elevate people strategies, and lead organizations through innovative solutions that drive sustainable business growth. Guided by our core values, we take a hands-on, results-driven approach to every partnership, ensuring our clients’ success is always our top priority.
The Beginning
A Better Way to Support Growth
MEL Growth Consulting was created to give growing companies access to experienced HR leadership without forcing them into a one-size-fits-all model.
Built for the realities of growth
The Partnership
Strategy That Moves Into Action
We meet clients where they are, combining strategic guidance, hands-on execution, and modern HR technology to solve the challenges directly in front of them.
Practical support. Meaningful momentum.
The Future
Building What Comes Next
We are creating a more flexible, innovative approach to HR, helping companies strengthen their people practices today while preparing for what is ahead.
Where ambition meets execution
Meet Our Founder: Meg Nelbach, PHR, SHRM-CP
MEL Growth Consulting was founded on a simple truth: growing a business is hard, but with the right people, culture, and strategy, it becomes a whole lot easier.
After years of building and leading People & Culture teams in environments ranging from scrappy startups to global enterprises, Meg saw a clear pattern. Businesses at every stage face similar challenges: scaling too fast without the right support, burning out internal teams, and missing the chance to build something truly sustainable. Meg has been the HR team of one. She has built and led global People functions. In every role, Meg found herself asking the same question: What if HR wasn’t just reactive, but the reason a company succeeds?
That question sparked the creation of MEL Growth Consulting, a firm built to meet companies where they are, with flexible, high-impact HR support that grows with them. MEL Growth Consulting offers more than services; we offer partnership, clarity, and momentum. Whether it’s a project, a fractional engagement, or just a few hours of guidance, MEL Growth Consulting helps businesses modernize their people strategies, elevate their operations, and lead with purpose.
Great companies are not built overnight. They are built intentionally, with the right people by your side.
Ramsey serves as a trusted people partner and day-to-day advisor to clients as they navigate the employee lifecycle and build high-performing teams. With 9+ years of experience, she brings broad HR expertise across talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, employee engagement, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
Known for her reliability, effective communication, and people-centric approach, Ramsey builds strong relationships grounded in trust, empathy, respect, and integrity. Ramsey is passionate about helping leaders create positive workplace cultures and practical people strategies that enable both employees and organizations to thrive.
Growing businesses don't just need more people— they need Right People, Right Processes, and Leaders who can scale up with confidence. That is where Pooja partners with founders and leadership teams.
With seven years of experience supporting fast-growing startups across the technology and digital marketing industries, Pooja helps organizations build HR functions that grow alongside the business. From designing scalable people's processes and modernizing HR operations to strengthening leadership capabilities, she focuses on creating practical solutions that improve both business performance and employee experience.
Guided by curiosity, integrity, empathy, and collaboration, she works closely with clients to transform people challenges into sustainable business practices that support long-term growth.
Zeljana brings 9+ years of experience advising senior leaders on the people side of business, from performance management and compensation planning to employee relations and organizational design. She's spent her career as a trusted partner to executives and managers alike, known for turning complex, sensitive people challenges into clear, practical solutions.
Her strengths lie in navigating difficult conversations with empathy, building HR programs that scale as organizations grow, and using data to guide decisions on talent, engagement, and retention. SHRM-SCP certified with an MPA in HR Management, she's driven by the moments when good HR quietly makes work better for everyone involved.
Ramsey serves as a trusted people partner and day-to-day advisor to clients as they navigate the employee lifecycle and build high-performing teams. With 9+ years of experience, she brings broad HR expertise across talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, employee engagement, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.Known for her reliability, effective communication, and people-centric approach, Ramsey builds strong relationships grounded in trust, empathy, respect, and integrity. Ramsey is passionate about helping leaders create positive workplace cultures and practical people strategies that enable both employees and organizations to thrive.
Growing businesses don't just need more people— they need Right People, Right Processes, and Leaders who can scale up with confidence. That is where Pooja partners with founders and leadership teams.With seven years of experience supporting fast-growing startups across the technology and digital marketing industries, Pooja helps organizations build HR functions that grow alongside the business. From designing scalable people's processes and modernizing HR operations to strengthening leadership capabilities, she focuses on creating practical solutions that improve both business performance and employee experience.Guided by curiosity, integrity, empathy, and collaboration, she works closely with clients to transform people challenges into sustainable business practices that support long-term growth.
Zeljana brings 9+ years of experience advising senior leaders on the people side of business, from performance management and compensation planning to employee relations and organizational design. She's spent her career as a trusted partner to executives and managers alike, known for turning complex, sensitive people challenges into clear, practical solutions.Her strengths lie in navigating difficult conversations with empathy, building HR programs that scale as organizations grow, and using data to guide decisions on talent, engagement, and retention. SHRM-SCP certified with an MPA in HR Management, she's driven by the moments when good HR quietly makes work better for everyone involved.
Our Core Values
Get Sh*t Done
We approach our work and conversations with empathy, curiosity, and a belief in people’s good intentions, even in challenging situations. This mindset fosters stronger relationships, better outcomes, and creative problem-solving.
Clear Communication
Transparency and clarity are the foundation of effective collaboration. We believe in straightforward communication, acknowledging different learning styles, and setting realistic objectives so everyone stays aligned and empowered.
Assume Positive Intentions
We approach our work and conversations with empathy, curiosity, and a belief in people’s good intentions, even in challenging situations. This mindset fosters stronger relationships, better outcomes, and creative problem-solving.
Why Choose Us?
Automate HR Processes
Use modern HR technology to ensure efficiency in workplace management, compliance adherence, and people growth.
Enhance People Productivity
Unlock your team's full potential with performance frameworks and people-first strategies that drive measurable results.
Elevate Workplace Culture
Build an environment where people feel valued and inspired — because strong culture is the foundation of every high-performing org.
Improve Your eNPS
Transform your employee net promoter score by addressing engagement gaps and turning your team into brand advocates.
Train Your Leaders for Growth
Equip managers and executives with skills and tools to lead with confidence and develop the next generation of talent.
Merger & Acquisition Support
Navigate M&A complexities with expert HR guidance — from cultural integration to workforce alignment strategies.
On-Demand Consulting
Get expert HR advice exactly when you need it — no long-term commitments, no delays. Strategic support on your terms.
What Our Customers Say About Us?
Our clients don’t just work with us—they grow with us.
Meg built the HR infrastructure we needed to scale, which played a key role in our successful acquisition.
Ed Barrientos
Chief Executive OfficerMEL Growth Consulting’s workshop was a game-changer for our team—she created an engaging, insightful session that left us with clear, actionable strategies. As an executive, it’s been an incredible value-add to have access to strategic consulting as I grow and develop my team.
Christina Vanecek
VP, Marketing & CommunicationsWe’re consistently impressed with the innovative solutions and personalized attention we receive every time we collaborate with MEL Growth Consulting.
Steph Cramer
Senior Director, Talent AcquisitionWhat We Do Best
Modernize HR Systems
- HR Technology
- Process Automation
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Compensation & Benefits Design
Elevate People Experience
- Employee Performance
- Productivity Optimization
- Workplace Culture
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Recognition
- Executive Coaching
- Leadership Training
- Corporate Training
- Talent Acquisition
Lead with Strategy
- Hourly HR Consulting: Get on-demand HR expertise precisely when you need it
- Hourly HR Consulting: Get on-demand HR expertise precisely when you need it
- Hourly HR Consulting: Get on-demand HR expertise precisely when you need it
Drive Growth
- HR Transformation
- Workforce Planning
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Change
- Change Management
- Mergers & Acquisition Support