Rapid Workforce Transformation & HR Modernization
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CLIENT: JUST US 4 YOUTH
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Overview
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We were initially engaged to support a large-scale workforce reduction during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As conditions shifted, the organization secured new state and federal contract awards, requiring an immediate pivot to rapid workforce expansion.
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Our team led a comprehensive transformation encompassing accelerated hiring, state and federal contract execution, and HR modernization while maintaining strict compliance across publicly funded programs.
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The Challenge
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Just Us 4 Youth faced significant operational uncertainty due to anticipated funding reductions. Leadership prepared for a reduction in force, impacting nearly two-thirds of the staff.
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Within months, new contract awards reversed the trajectory and required:
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Rapid hiring at scale
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24/7 staffing for federally funded programs
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Compliance with complex grant and reporting requirements
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Remote operations without existing digital HR infrastructure
At the time, HR processes were largely paper-based, and no scalable remote hiring or onboarding systems existed.
Our Approach
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​Workforce Strategy Pivot
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Upon securing a $2M contract, we immediately shifted from workforce reduction to expansion. Staffing strategy, workforce planning, and HR infrastructure were redesigned to support rapid growth and compliance.
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State & Federal Contract Execution
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From May–October 2021, we supported execution of a $10M federal subcontract, staffing and managing 24/7 operations at Fairplex (Pomona) in support of migrant children case management services. This required workforce scheduling, multi-agency coordination, and oversight in a highly regulated environment.
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Grant & Public Program Management
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We managed compliant execution and reporting across multiple publicly funded programs, including:
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JCOD
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LAHSA
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs
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Office of Violence Intervention Prevention initiatives
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Pomona HUG Program​
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HR Digital Transformation
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In parallel, we led a full transition from paper-based HR processes to paperless, employee self-service workflows, improving efficiency, accuracy, and employee access to HR resources.
The Result
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2019 (Pre-Engagement): JU4Y operated at a smaller scale with limited infrastructure, generating $547,654 in revenue and operating at a net loss.
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2020 (First Year of Engagement): Following engagement, workforce strategy, HR controls, and compliance processes were stabilized, resulting in revenue growth to $1.27M and a return to profitability.
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Revenue Growth Following HR Transformation & Ongoing Engagement
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Source: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (IRS Form 990 filings for Just Us 4 Youth)
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