We help small and midsize businesses overcome HR challenges through strategic support that’s always people-first and always business-minded.
We’re here to give small and growing businesses the HR firepower they need—without the cost or complexity of building an in-house department. Our mission is to empower leaders with the guidance, tools, and support to build teams that thrive and companies that grow.
We provide tailored HR services that span compliance, recruiting, employee relations, coaching, and training. Whether you need strategic planning or hands-on help, we build flexible support systems that solve people problems and unlock your team’s potential.
From startups to companies with 200+ employees, we support businesses without HR departments and those with overstretched internal teams. Our fractional model fits where you need us most, whether that’s filling gaps or running the whole show.
We build trust by building real connections with our clients and their teams.
We do what’s right—always—with honesty and transparency at the core.
Our solutions are never pre-packaged. They’re built around your goals.
We solve problems before they start—so you're always one step ahead.
Jeff Batts is the founder of Principle HR Solutions, bringing over 30 years of executive-level HR experience across manufacturing, entertainment, and financial services. Before launching his firm, he served as Senior Vice President of HR at Regions Bank, where he led people strategies for multi-division teams.
Today, Jeff helps small and midsize businesses access the same high-impact HR expertise he once delivered in the corporate world—tailored, scalable, and people-first. He’s a certified partner with Predictive Index and an expert in Talent Optimization, coaching leaders at every level to solve complex people problems and drive performance.
A Nashville native, Jeff values faith, family, and community. He’s served on multiple nonprofit boards and enjoys spending time with his wife of 30 years, their three sons, and their grandbabies Ezra and Haddie.
