Overview

• Founded in 2016 and headquartered in PRINCE, New York (10012), SCOUT operates with a team of 4 employees specializing in human resources solutions.
• Prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in all operations, including client engagements and internal firm practices.
• Invests 2% annually (1% of revenue and 1% of firm time) in non-profits advancing health, economic empowerment, and equality for underserved women globally.
• Focuses on industries including Apparel & Fashion, Beauty & Cosmetics, Retail, and E-commerce for talent and HR strategy development.
• Emphasizes a ‘values-aligned’ approach, combining custom People operations solutions with purpose-driven social impact initiatives.

Specializations

• Tailored HR strategies for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and E-commerce brands in apparel, accessories, and beauty sectors.
• DEIB-integrated organizational design and development for minority-led and women-led businesses.
• Talent acquisition metrics and retained search services for retail and creative industries.
• Fractional HR leadership and performance management systems for scaling startups and SMEs.

Services & Approach

• Custom talent acquisition strategy development with contained search and retained search options.
• HR consulting for organizational design, including policy creation and scalable People operations frameworks.
• Diversity-focused recruitment programs and talent consulting aligned with corporate values.
• Performance management systems and HR leadership support for minority-owned and women-owned businesses.