Dedicated HR Support
Work with a dedicated team of HR professionals for strategic guidance, employee relations, policy development, performance management, compliance, and day-to-day people operations.
Konnect gives Bay Area organizations access to strategic, people-centered HR expertise without the burden of building every capability in-house. From daily employee support and California compliance to leadership development and AI-enabled answers, our dedicated specialists help create stronger systems, healthier cultures, and confident teams. Get the executive perspective and practical support needed to retain talent in a competitive regional market.

Scalable HR resources that strengthen operations, employee experiences, compliance, and organizational growth.
Work with a dedicated team of HR professionals for strategic guidance, employee relations, policy development, performance management, compliance, and day-to-day people operations.
Give employees and leaders instant, expert-informed answers to policy and benefits questions while automating routine tasks and connecting them with the right HR professional.
Access current employment documents, request updates through a centralized portal, and receive ongoing notifications about federal and state employment law changes.
Konnect combines executive-level guidance with practical HR support that fits the way your organization operates. Our Center of Excellence model brings together specialists in people management, compliance, culture, and workforce development, so you can address immediate needs while planning for sustainable growth. For Bay Area employers navigating California’s complex employment landscape and competition for talent, we help turn HR into a confident business advantage.

Executive insight and scalable support for the people challenges that matter most.
Benefit from leadership shaped by 25+ years of CHRO and VP-level HR experience.
Access sector knowledge spanning technology, healthcare, finance, retail, hospitality, and more.
Receive right-sized HR support for growing Bay Area businesses and established enterprises.
Navigate people management and compliance needs with resources built for California employment realities.
Experienced HR leadership built around your people and goals.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Viramontes is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Konnect, bringing more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience to the organizations he serves. Beginning his career in recruiting, Jamie rose through the ranks to hold CHRO roles at Forever 21 and UCI Health, and served as VP of HR at Chipotle, with additional experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co. His career spans multiple industries, including food & beverage, finance, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, retail, and technology. Jamie is known for building cultures of engagement and driving improved retention rates for the organizations he supports. He holds an undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and an Executive MBA from the University of California, Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business. Jamie founded Konnect to bring executive-level HR expertise to businesses of every size, combining strategic insight with a genuine commitment to people-centered solutions.
An HR consulting firm provides outside expertise to help organizations manage people, policies, compliance, and workforce strategy. Konnect supports day-to-day HR operations as well as employee relations, performance management, policy development, leadership guidance, and retention-focused initiatives. This gives businesses access to experienced HR professionals without needing to build every specialty internally.
Talk with our team about practical people support for your organization.
Guidance informed by senior HR experience
Specialist expertise for scalable HR support
Human-focused solutions for workplace growth
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