MeanderMeander
Software preview open • Services available now

Headcount clarity — without the spreadsheet chaos.

Our headcount software is coming soon. You don’t have to wait: we deliver the same outcomes today via proven, tech-enabled services used by PE-backed operators and growth companies.

Prefer a DIY start? Grab our free toolkit below — the same framework we use with clients, and the foundation of the upcoming product.

Chief Operating Officer
Approved • Q1 2026
Engineering
12 roles
Product
5 roles
Sales
8 roles
Senior Engineer
Pending approval
Product Manager
In progress
Approved Pending In Progress
Outcome we deliver today

Strategic headcount clarity for operators

Whether through today’s services or tomorrow’s SaaS, the outcome is the same: a headcount plan you can trust.

Real-time plan vs. actuals

Today: We deliver reconciled headcount vs. budget snapshots.
Soon: Software syncs directly with your HRIS for continuous tracking.

Aligned approvals

Today: We facilitate role approvals with structured workflows.
Soon: In-app justification and approval flows keep Finance, HR, and Hiring aligned.

Scenario modeling (no 30-tab workbooks)

Today: We run growth, M&A, and reduction scenarios with you.
Soon: Self-serve scenario planning inside the app.

One source of truth

Today: We consolidate messy spreadsheets into one clean dataset.
Soon: Automated dashboards and integrations keep everything current.

The same outcomes — services now, software soon

We’re encoding proven playbooks into SaaS. Until then, we deliver them directly through structured services.

Connect your HRIS
Today: We import and normalize your data for accuracy.
Soon: Plug-and-play integrations update automatically.
Build your headcount map
Today: Reconciled org charts and reports you can trust.
Soon: Interactive dashboards built directly in the product.
Model & approve with confidence
Today: Guided scenarios and leadership approvals.
Soon: One-click workflows streamline the process inside the app.

Q1 2026 Headcount Plan

Last updated 2 hours ago
Senior Product Manager
Product • $140k–$160k
Approved
Staff Engineer
Engineering • $180k–$220k
Pending
Sales Development Rep
Sales • $65k–$75k
In Progress
Total Budget Impact$385k – $455k

Already delivering results for operators

Before launching SaaS, we’re helping teams solve headcount chaos through direct engagements.

Reduced Hiring Volatility in Fulfillment Ops

Re-mapped role profiles and shift needs to align labor plans with real-time order flow across multiple U.S. fulfillment centers — reducing overstaffing and improving on-time delivery by 30%.

Global eCommerce • Fulfillment Headcount Optimization

Improved Quality of Hire by Redefining “Fit”

Developed data-backed candidate personas to calibrate hiring for 1,500+ roles annually. Improved recruiter alignment and reduced churn by shifting from gut-feel to calibrated role expectations.

Digital Retailer • Quality of Hire via Role Personas
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Built a Founding Team with Market-Calibrated Roles

Helped a Series B AI company avoid overhiring by benchmarking peer org structures and aligning exec hiring with phase-specific needs — before roles were opened.

AI Startup • Strategic Hiring via Benchmarking
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Target Hit

Delivered Headcount Census on Target in $1B+ Carve-Out

Acted as Headcount PMO during a divestiture, reconciling seven HRISs, aligning Finance and HR, and driving down census cost while hitting end-of-year headcount targets.

PE Portfolio Company • Headcount PMO

Download the Real-Time Headcount Toolkit

The same tools we use with clients today — and the foundation of the SaaS product we’re launching next.

25-minute walkthrough video
Real-time Google Sheets tracker
PDF SOP template

Headcount clarity starts today

Join the software preview or book a quick consult to get the outcome now. Either way, you’ll make better workforce decisions with less risk.