About Franklin Harris
The HR Guy Behind the Consulting
Franklin Harris is a seasoned HR professional, business consultant, and community leader dedicated to helping organizations and individuals reach their full potential.
Meet Franklin Harris
Franklin Harris is the founder and principal consultant of Franklin Harris Consulting (FHC), an Oakland, CA-based HR and business consulting firm serving small businesses, startups, nonprofits, and career professionals.
With over a decade of hands-on HR experience spanning talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, organizational development, and leadership coaching, Franklin brings a practical, people-first approach to every engagement.
Known on social media as "The HR Guy," Franklin has built a following of thousands by making HR accessible, relatable, and actionable — breaking down complex workplace topics into clear, real-world guidance.
Beyond consulting, Franklin is deeply committed to community impact. Through Level Up by Franklin Harris Consulting, he leads workshops, small groups, and career accelerator programs that equip individuals with the tools to grow personally and professionally.
Background & Expertise
- HR Consulting & Compliance
- People Operations
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Career Coaching & Executive Coaching
- Community Outreach & Small Group Facilitation
- Strategic Business Support
Community, Growth & Career Development
Level Up is Franklin's community-facing brand — a platform for leadership development, career coaching, community outreach, and small group programming. Through Level Up, Franklin delivers workshops, youth development sessions, job readiness groups, and career accelerator programming designed to empower individuals at every stage.
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