People. Systems. Technology.
Let’s turn the mess into success
We partner with ambitious founders and executives, quickly integrate with their teams, build on what already works, and strengthen it with the right people, systems, and technology.
€18,300
Saved for one FinTech client
1,000+
Employees impacted across engagements
5★
Verified reviews on G2
You’re in the right place if…
Sound familiar?
If any of these keep you up at night, we should talk.
Your HR function is reactive, not strategic
You can’t afford a senior HR hire yet
Hiring is slow and the wrong people keep getting through
You’re expanding into new markets and don’t know the local rules
Your team is growing but culture is starting to slip
You need a trusted thought partner, not just a consultant
How we help
Solutions built around your stage
Whether you’re a 25-person startup or a 1,000+ enterprise, we meet you where you are.
Not sure what you need? Start here
People Impact Assessment
A clear, honest audit of your People function: what’s working, what’s missing, and what to fix first.
Most popular
Fractional HR
Executive-level People leadership without the full-time cost. We become your Head of People.
Talent Acquisition
Hire people who have the right skills and truly align with your values, across Europe and the USA.
À La Carte Services
Project-based solutions your team can carry forward, onboarding, performance, L&D, and more.
Strategic Advisory
One-on-one counsel for founders and HR leaders. Coaching that builds real decision-making capability.
How it works
A simple way to get the right kind of help
Whether you need a quick project, ongoing leadership, or a strategic sounding board, every engagement starts the same simple way.
01
Talk it through
A free, no-pressure call to understand what’s going on in your business and what good would look like for you.
02
Get a clear plan
We recommend the right starting point: an assessment, a defined project, or ongoing fractional support, with clear scope and pricing.
03
We get to work
Embedded, hands-on, and accountable – not a deck of recommendations you’re left to implement alone.
* On your terms. Engagement duration and level of involvement are determined by you; no fixed long-term commitment.
* Scoped to your needs. Whether a one-week project or a year-long partnership, we right-size it.
* Built to hand off. We build systems and internal capability so you don’t need us forever.
Real results, real clients
We don’t do it for the kudos, but we’ll gladly take them
Assessment→Fractional HR
“Their ability to bring order and adapt to our evolving needs made a real difference to how our site operates.”
Assessment→Fractional HR
“She walked into a complex, high-pressure situation and brought structure, clarity, and a plan we could actually execute.
TEMPORARY PAYROLL EXPERT
“They were incredibly knowledgeable, quickly got up to speed with our systems, and were always friendly, courteous, and available when we needed them most.”
Bulgaria Expansion (COMPLIANCE)
“People Success are reliable, diligent and helpful. They go the extra mile to ensure all of our needs were met.”
Case studies
We love good success stories
Proof, not promises
Success story· Global BPO · 1,000+ Employees
From HR and Payroll chaos to stable, trusted, and compliant teams
How a 5-week diagnostic became a full HR turnaround during an active 1,000+ to 400-person downsizing, and a payroll vendor transition so clean no one internally noticed.
Success story· FinTech · 150+ Employees
How two compliance audits closed an estimated €18,300 in employment law risk
When a growing FinTech company expanded into Bulgaria, gaps in local employment law compliance went undetected for years.
The person behind People Success Team
Maria Maslarova
Founder and Fractional Chief People Officer
● CIPD ● CIPP/E ● 19+ years in People & Culture in Enterprises and SMBs
I’m Maria Maslarova, founder of People Success Team.
With nearly two decades of experience building, scaling, and transforming People functions across enterprises such as PwC, Alorica, and global remote-first SMBs like SpotMe, I’ve learned that success comes from aligning people, systems, and technology around business goals.
Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed, and sometimes learned firsthand, many of the challenges that accompany growth: micromanagement that stifles performance, lack of direction that creates chaos, too little digitalization, and too many disconnected tools.
That’s why I founded People Success Team on the simple belief that People & Culture is not a support function; it’s a strategic driver of business success.
What sets our approach apart is the combination of People expertise and business acumen. Knowledge is widely accessible today. Real value comes from applying it to solve meaningful problems, build scalable systems, and develop internal capability that continues to deliver results long after our work is done.
While I currently lead every engagement personally, People Success Team is supported by a trusted network of experienced professionals who can be brought in as client needs evolve. This allows organizations to access senior-level expertise without the overhead of a large consulting firm.
I look forward to helping your business create an environment where both people and performance can thrive.
Common questions
Before you book a call
How is Fractional HR different from hiring an HR Manager?
A full-time HR Manager costs you a senior salary even when there isn’t senior-level work to do. Fractional HR gives you executive-level strategy and hands-on execution at a fraction of the cost, scaled to exactly what your company needs right now, not a fixed headcount you have to justify.
What’s the minimum commitment?
It depends on the service. The People Impact Assessment is a defined, time-boxed project with a clear deliverable. Fractional HR engagements are typically month-to-month (you stay because it’s working, not because of a contract).
Do you only work with companies in Bulgaria?
No.
We work with distributed, international companies (typically headquartered in Western Europe, the US East Coast, or Singapore) that need senior People & Culture support regardless of where their teams are located.
What size companies do you work with?
From startups with 25 employees to enterprises with 1,000+. The engagement model flexes to match your stage, budget, and the complexity of what you’re dealing with.
What happens after the engagement ends?
Our goal is always to leave your People function stronger than we found it: whether that means handing off to an internal hire we helped you recruit, or leaving you with clear systems, documentation, and a team that knows how to use them.
Ready to turn your people into your biggest advantage?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. No sales pitch, just an honest conversation about where you are and what you need.