PErformance Management and Strategic HR Consulting Services
Helping businesses and professionals navigate change, coach and drive talent and manage workforce challenges with clarity and care. Our trusted HR advisors deliver practical, people-first solutions that drive long-term success.
Every business challenge is a people challenge. At Barrington HR Consulting, we believe effective HR strategy starts with clarity, empathy, and action. Our mission is to help organizations and individuals navigate performance management, talent and succession planning and workforce transitions with confidence. We also excel in providing individual coaching and guidance on workplace issues and transitions to support professionals in navigating challenges and making empowered decisions.
Our objective is to partner with you, with great continuity, to understand your needs so we may determine the most effective and comfortable path forward. Whether you're facing a difficult employee situation or planning for the future of your leadership team, we bring insight, structure and support—so you’re never left guessing your next step.
Real Answers for Real Workplace Challenges
Talent Management & Succession Planning
Develop Future Leaders & Protect Institutional Knowledge
Great teams don’t happen by accident. We help organizations identify key talent, create mentoring programs, and build a succession pipeline that ensures long-term stability and growth. Whether you’re planning ahead or responding to a sudden vacancy, we’ll help you keep the right people in the right roles—with clarity around compensation, development, and long-term potential.
Performance Management & Manager Coaching
Tackle Tough Conversations with Confidence
Wondering how to address an employee’s poor performance—or what to say to top performers? We help leaders hold performance conversations that are clear, respectful, and legally sound.
From building documentation systems to coaching managers on feedback delivery, we provide hands-on support to help you strengthen accountability and develop your team. We also provide strategic coaching and guidance regarding workplace issues you may be experiencing and how to navigate the corporate structure.
Workforce Planning & individual COACHING
Handle Workforce Changes with Strategy and Care
Mergers, acquisitions, and reduction-in-force scenarios don’t have to create chaos. We help you realign roles, deliver difficult news with compassion, and support displaced employees with resume help, job search tools, and LinkedIn profile guidance.
If you're facing a personal workplace challenge—whether it’s a layoff, internal shift, or difficult career decision—we offer individual coaching and guidance to help you navigate the transition with clarity and confidence.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
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He's who you call when you have a real crisis
“Not only can David Kleinman advise you through a routine HR issue, but he's who you call when you have a real crisis. With his experience, David just knows how to deescalate so an amicable resolution is possible.“Douglas C.
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helped me navigate a challenging team dynamic
“David was an instrumental sounding board, confidante, and guide when helping me navigate a challenging team dynamic. His counsel was rooted in deep integrity and empathy—always patient, thoughtful, and grounded in real-world experience. He helped me weigh all possible paths forward, offering practical advice while empowering me to make the best decision for myself. I left every conversation with David having clarity, feeling genuinely supported, and armed with next steps I was confident in.”
Eden W.
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Straight talk and an honest assessment
“David Kleinman listens and provides great guidance. Straight talk and an honest assessment. He really helps you understand your choices.”Jodi G.