You don’t have to choose between caring about your people and running a successful business.

I’m Michele Trotter, founder of Thrive HR, and I help small business owners and leaders do both — with clarity, confidence, and care.

With over 25 years of multi-state HR experience, I’ve worked alongside business owners, executives, and frontline leaders who are trying to do the right thing for their people while navigating compliance, growth, and constant change. What I’ve learned is this: most leaders aren’t struggling because they don’t care — they’re struggling because they’re under-supported.

That’s why I built Thrive HR.

Practical HR. Real leadership support. No judgment.

Thrive HR exists to support the whole leader — not just the policies they’re responsible for.

I partner with small business owners and leadership teams to:

• reduce compliance risk

• set clear expectations

• build confident, capable managers

• create workplaces that actually work in the real world

My approach is practical, people-first, and grounded in real business experience — not HR jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions. Whether I’m helping clean up compliance, guiding tough employee conversations, or supporting leadership growth, my goal is always the same: make things feel clearer, steadier, and more manageable.

Who I work with

I primarily support:

• Small businesses and growing organizations (10–200 employees)

• Healthcare, wellness, salon, service-based, and professional practices

• Owners and leaders who want to lead well — without carrying everything alone

If managing people feels heavier than it should, you’re not failing. You’re likely just missing the right support.

Based in Texas. Supporting leaders nationwide.

Thrive HR is proudly based in Texas and supports small businesses across the U.S. with HR compliance, leadership development, and people-first solutions.

If you’re looking for an HR partner who brings expertise and humanity to the table, you’re in the right place.