Close HR Connections brings game changing People Management strategies providing HR services to your business. We come to your office, meetings, planning sessions, crisis situations — anywhere you need us to be. We’re not just another outsourcing HR company — we are your partner and an extension of your in-house team to help your business thrive.

A woman-owned small business (WOSB) and founded in 2009 by “HR Football Lady” Ann Close, Close HR Connections was established to provide premier fractional, as-needed HR solutions that embody our fundamental beliefs in integrity, faith-based leadership, hard work, honesty, character, helping others, and building and sustaining long-term relationships.

Based in Cary, NC, but serving the Triangle region and beyond, we’re made up of a team of HR
professionals, strategic business partners, and key vendor relationships all focused on serving growing startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses and organizations, both for
profit and non-profit. Our goal is to ensure your company’s HR Game Plan works lockstep with your business plan. We are your partner and coach throughout each step of The HR Game Plan strengthening your business’ defensive and offensive HR strategies.

Our practical, boots-on-the-ground HR services apply to a variety of industries, including software technology, landscaping, healthcare, hospitality, construction services, engineering, accounting services, and more. Our mission is to provide HR solutions that help our clients increase their bottom line and build a solid foundation for growth and profitability.

Our Community Partners

The Close HR team enjoys various community commitments including:

• Cary Chamber of Commerce
• Children’s Miracle Network
• EPIC at Work
• Farmer FoodShare
• Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
• Habitat of Wake County
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• Mission Triangle
• Morrisville Chamber of Commerce
• Note in The Pocket
• Raleigh Rescue Mission’s Jobs For Life
• Wake Tech Small Business Center