MeanderMeander
AI-native Headcount OS

The Headcount OS for Finance × HR alignment

Replace the headcount spreadsheet with one plan everyone trusts—policy-aware approvals, fast scenarios, and only-approved roles flowing to recruiting. CSV-first, IT-light, live in ≤14 days.

Platform capabilities

Four pillars, delivered in weeks — CSV-first; connectors optional.

One plan everyone trusts

Import roster & plan, reconcile to budget, and review weekly Friday Variance with labeled deltas both HR and Finance accept.

Approvals with guardrails

Budget/geo/comp thresholds enforced in the request flow. Managers see why blocked. Finance sees no rogue reqs.

Secure scenarios, shared responsibly

Duplicate a plan, edit dates/costs, and compare deltas. Redacted sharing for execs and HRBPs keeps access controlled.

Plan → ATS (no double entry)

Only approved roles become requisitions. TA works faster, and your plan stays tied to Finance.

Product onboarding (first 45 days)

From import to approvals to ATS—on one OS.

Day ≤14
One-plan baseline + first Friday Variance
Day ≤30
Approvals live with budget/geo/comp guardrails
Day ≤45
Plan → ATS (approved roles only)

Plans & add-ons

Annual plans. CSV-first today; connectors and SSO as you grow.

Core

One plan everyone trusts—policy-aware approvals, two guided scenarios, Friday Variance, and Plan → ATS (CSV).

Includes
  • Roster + plan import (CSV)
  • Approvals with budget/geo/comp guardrails
  • Scenario B with cost deltas
  • Friday Variance + 7-line narrative
  • Plan → ATS export (CSV)
Ideal for
  • 200–2,000 employees, NA/EMEA
  • In transition: funding, freeze/thaw, carve-out
  • FP&A + HR co-owned planning
Monthly plan • From $700/mo • Live in ≤14 days

Fractional People Analytics

Need something more bespoke? We can work alongside your HR team to bring clean data and targeted insights in support of effective decision making for your exec team.

Cadence
  • Weekly variance digest
  • Biweekly exec review
  • Quarterly plan refresh
  • Scenario decision log
Works best when
  • Multiple functions hiring or reorganizing
  • Leadership wants self‑serve answers
  • ATS + Finance alignment is a priority
Custom engagement
Scoped after intro call

Security & Privacy

CSV-first data flow. Role-based access. Easy deletion.

Data handling

CSV ingestion; PII masked for non-Finance; encrypted at rest; deletion on request.

Access

Least-privilege roles; limited project personnel; no production HRIS access during pilot.

DPA

Standard DPA available. SOC-lite controls checklist on request.

Consent

Plain-English consent for recordings; opt-out always available.

Chris Mannion

Built by operators, for operators

I’m Chris Mannion. I’ve helped PE-backed enterprises and high-growth companies install practical headcount control — reconciling messy data, aligning HR & Finance, and getting hiring back on plan.

Meander delivers these outcomes as a product—opinionated, fast to adopt, and shaped by real operator workflows.

Ready to replace the headcount spreadsheet?

Book a quick demo to see scenarios, routed approvals, and Friday Variance in action.