Who We Are

HRME is a dedicated HR consultancy serving small businesses with up to 49 employees since 1999. Our team provides expert, on-demand HR support to help your business stay compliant and thrive. We deliver tailored solutions with a small business focus that ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and foster growth.

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Meet the Head HR Guru

Diane Faulkner, ACC, SPHR

Diane Faulkner, ACC, SPHR, is a Senior Professional in Human Resources. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University where she was introduced to Industrial/Organizational Psychology, which set her on the path of HR. She is a certified Quality Management Facilitator through Phillip Crosby Quality College. She has 17 years of corporate and 27 years as an HR consultant.

Before owning her own business, Diane was vice president of human resources for Coastline Federal Credit Union with responsibility for five facilities. There, she put into action a plan that reduced turnover from 92% to 7% in 11 months. Diane was also the director of Human Resource Programs for Reynolds, Smith, and Hills, Inc., and international architectural/aerospace/design/construction firm, where she was responsible for more than 800 employees around the nation and around the world.

Diane is also an award-winning writer, editor, and sought-after speaker. Her feature articles on human resource-related topics have appeared in trade journals, magazines, and corporate blogs such as:

  • Forbes
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • HR Executive
  • The Conference Board Review
  • LegalZoom
  • American Express
  • Goodyear
  • CUES Credit Union Management
  • NAFCU The Federal Credit Union
  • Jacksonville Business Journal
  • Charleston Regional Business Journal (with the Work Matters column)

Some of her speaking engagements include:

  • University of Florida
  • University of North Florida
  • Florida Credit Union League
  • Credit Union Executive Society
  • National Association of Federal Credit Unions
  • Mortgage Bankers Association
  • American Society of Journalists and Writers

Should you wish to have Diane speak at your event or hold a training session on compliance issues (employment law) for your managers or group, please call 904-712-0220 or use the Contact form on this website.

Our approach

We combine expertise with personalized service, offering proactive HR audits, on-call support, and customized employee handbooks to meet your unique needs.

Our background

With 27 years of experience, we understand small business challenges and provide practical HR solutions that help you stay compliant and confident.

Trusted partner

Our mission is to empower small business owners with reliable HR support, so you can focus on growing your business and staying out of court.

Why choose us

We offer personalized, responsive service with proven expertise in HR compliance, audits, and employee policies designed specifically for small teams.

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Let’s discuss how our tailored HR solutions can support your small business’s success today.