FRACTIONAL. FLEXIBLE. FOCUSED.

Strategic HR Support Tailored To Your Growth

Embedding HR leadership into your operations

About AFCO

AFCO HR Consulting is your go-to Human Resources partner for the Hospitality and Quick Service Restaurant industries. With smart, scalable solutions, we help fast-growing brands and independent operators tackle real HR challenges—like high turnover, compliance headaches, and clunky people processes.

We provide HR as a Service (HRaaS) that delivers flexible and efficient solution that actually works for your team. Get expert HR and General Administration support tailored to your company's needs—from hiring to compliance and everything in between. We aim to simplify HR processes, enhance company culture, and maintain compliance. We’ve got your back, so you can focus on growing.

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hr gaps that waste your time

most companies are held back because...

If you don’t have clear HR policies & an up-to-date employee handbook, you're leaving your organization vulnerable to risks you won’t see coming.

If your HR manager is overloaded, important records may end up undocumented or done informally.

If you lack the right tools, performance reviews and bonuses can become inconsistent and unfair.

If you grow your team without structure, you risk bigger liabilities and no backup when things go wrong.

If you’ve got conflict, but no neutral help—internal tensions keep growing.

real solutions for real people problems

HR Services That Deliver

Onboarding & Talent Services

We help you attract, hire, and retain the right people.

Expert support for your team

Smooth, compliant, and welcoming experiences for new hires.

Payroll & Benefits Management

Reliable and stress-free payroll administration.

Ensuring accurate payroll and benefits support for your workforce.

We reconcile benefit invoices & offer Open Enrollment Support

Learning & Development Programs

Improving employee performance to elevate work quality.

Promoting a culture of continuous learning for long-term employee success.

Technology Support

Expert guidance on HRIS/HCM implementation—from initial setup to final configuration.

System optimization for better business operations and user experience

Nearshoring Solutions

Building workflows supported by admins in the same timezone

Cost-effective alternative to US-based hiring

Discover tailored HR services designed to solve your toughest workforce challenges — with hands-on support

led by Adam and his team of HR professionals.

HR Nearshoring Solutions

Cost-effective HR professionals & General Admin Assistants based in Columbia

Real-time collaboration between teams

Experts in HR systems management

Data Consulting

Key Data Consulting solutions

Business Process Automation

Data Transformation & Analysis

Financial Data Visualization

KPI Alert and Monitoring Systems

Custom Business Applications

why choose AFCO?

We don't just consult.

we collaborate.

We take time to understand your business, people, and culture.

Everything we do is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Stay ahead of employment laws and reduce risk across every location.

Direct access to HR expertise when and where you need it.

We bring big-picture HR leadership without the cost of a full-time CHRO.

industries we serve

Healthcare

Independent Restaurants and Quick Service Restaurant Groups

Hospitality Sectors

Retail Businesses

Fast-Growing Food Service Brands

see what others are saying

work with AFCO

"Adam and his team have been incredible handling all of our HR needs"

AFCO has been an absolute lifesaver for our business.

Managing a team of over 100 employees is difficult - and Adam and his team have been incredible handling all of our HR needs - giving me the time and freedom to focus on growing the business.

He brings over a decades worth of HR experience to our business that otherwise wouldn’t be equipped to handle the demands of all our employees!

— Mike Bracciale, COO

★★★★★

"We have, and will continue to, recommend your services to other companies"

Thank you for the quality of service provided by your company. We sincerely

appreciate your efficient, gracious customer service, the level of detail and accountability you

have demonstrated on each project, and the way you conduct business.

We have, and will continue to, recommend your services to other companies and contacts.

Our team could not be more satisfied with your work, and we look forward to continuing this

relationship.

— Earl J Campos Devine, Managing Partner

★★★★★

"AFCO has been a trusted partner every step of the way."

Working with Adam and the AFCO team over the past year has been a game changer for our organization.

They have helped us streamline and systemize HR functions, including payroll, healthcare enrollment, and policy development. As our company grows, his strategic guidance has been instrumental in evolving our HR infrastructure to meet both current and future needs. AFCO has been a trusted partner every step of the way.

— Adrian Jimenez, CEO

★★★★★

"Adam provides a lot of support, tremendous work ethic, works hard, plays hard."

— Michael Rodriguez, COO

★★★★★

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people-powered professionals

meet the team

Adam Fernandez (MPS, SHRM-CP)

Managing Partner/Principal Consultant

・ Masters Degree of Professional Studies in Human Resource Management

・ Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional

Dodley Sonceau

Sr. Account Manager/Consultant

Andres Lascarro

Data Automation Analyst/Consultant

Brando Hernandez

HR Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

Jeff Avila

Administrative & Creative Coordinator

Kevin Miranda

HR Administrative Assistant

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