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We handle the work behind the scenes, so you can focus on what’s ahead.

HR, administrative, and financial administrative support for small nonprofits and growing businesses in Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville, and throughout Western North Carolina - with remote support available beyond the region.

Get the experienced support you need without another full-time hire.

Ongoing support, not another consultant.

HiveWorks becomes an extension of your team, taking ownership of the recurring work that keeps the organization running.

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We own the work, so nothing falls through the cracks.

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You get time back to focus on your mission and clients.

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Flexible support that adapts as your needs change.

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Experienced, trusted, and committed to your success.

Three areas, one trusted partner.

Human Resources

Keep the people side organized.

  • Payroll coordination

  • Benefits administration

  • Employee records & compliance

  • Onboarding & offboarding

  • Leave administration

  • HR reporting

Administrative

Keep the day-to-day moving.

  • Systems & process management

  • Vendors & contracts

  • Documentation & records

  • Website & content updates

  • Scheduling & meeting support

  • Reports & renewals

Financial Administrative

Keep the financial details handled.

  • Invoices & accounts receivable

  • Bills & accounts payable

  • Expense tracking

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Financial documentation

  • Routine reporting

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Experienced support from someone who has done the work.


HiveWorks is built on more than a decade of experience working inside nonprofits and small organizations, managing people, operations, systems, and the day-to-day administrative work that keeps an organization running.

We understand the moving parts, pressure points, and getting the details right - so you can focus on your mission.

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10+ years of experience

Supporting nonprofits and small organizations from the inside, across operations, administration, HR, and financial processes.

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People, processes, and data

Known for managing people well, navigating difficult conversations, improving processes, and digging into data to understand what’s happening and what could work better.

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Trusted & reliable

Sensitive information, important deadlines, and details that need to be handled accurately and with care.

What people say:

“I hear this question so often from my clients: ‘Is there anyone out there who can actually make our HR and administrative operations work well?’ I now have a referral for them - Gillian!”

Gillian builds systems that support effectiveness, quality of work life, and ease of use. Her drive for continuous learning and improvement, combined with her people-centered approach, makes her an excellent partner for teams looking to strengthen their internal infrastructure and make HR and administrative work easier.

Sarah Brown, Founder | Into Right Relationship

“Gillian is one of the most supportive, hardworking, and dependable people I’ve worked with.”

Gillian communicates clearly, delivers on time, and goes the extra mile to make sure the work is done well. What stood out to me was that she didn’t just complete the project - she made sure I understood the systems she put in place so I could confidently manage them moving forward. I would highly recommend Gillian and would hire her again in a heartbeat.”

Elaine Entenza, Founder | Pilates Brevard

How it works

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Tell us what is taking up your time

We start with a free call to understand your biggest needs and priorities

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Build the right support

We agree on the responsibilities HiveWorks will own and the right level of ongoing support

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Hand it over

We’ve got it.

We get to work, keep you informed, and make sure the work gets done consistently.

Ready to get some of this off your plate?

Tell us what's taking up your time. We'll talk through what you need and whether ongoing HiveWorks support is the right fit.

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