Purple Squirrel Enterprises

Purple Squirrel Enterprises (PSE) is a Northern Virginia–based human resources and talent acquisition firm providing fractional, on-demand HR and recruiting support to high-growth companies. Founded nearly 20 years ago by industry veteran Kathe Yamagata, PSE was built on the belief that successful organizations are created by people—and that HR and hiring should be both strategic and human-centered.

Unlike traditional staffing agencies or large consulting firms, PSE operates as an embedded extension of its clients’ teams. Our fractional HR and Talent Acquisition model allows companies to scale efficiently without the cost or rigidity of full-time internal teams or fee-driven recruiting vendors.

PSE supports startups, scale-ups, and global organizations across all stages of growth, including venture-backed companies, private equity portfolios, and businesses navigating rapid change, mergers, or international expansion. Our services include full-cycle recruiting, global hiring support, HR infrastructure development, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, leadership and executive coaching, and people strategy.

With experience supporting hiring in over 23 countries, PSE brings deep expertise in fast-growth environments while keeping culture, retention, and long-term success at the center of every engagement.

Purple Squirrel Enterprises partners with organizations that value flexibility, integrity, and a people-first approach—helping teams grow stronger, healthier, and more aligned as they scale.