07/01/2021

Clark Schaefer Hackett Acquires strategic HR inc.

This acquisition aligns with the organization's post-COVID planning

Effective May 1, 2021, Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) acquired strategic HR inc., a leader in the HR industry based in Cincinnati. In response to the changing market impacted by the pandemic, Clark Schaefer Hackett and strategic HR inc. are proud to join together their unique and customized services to better serve and support their clients.

strategic HR inc., led by President Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, was founded in 1995. The company provides dedicated HR support to organizations that don’t have an HR department, or have a small HR function with overflowing needs.

“We are excited about the dynamic future of strategic HR and CSH," said Throckmorton. “When I started this company, I wanted to connect with and support HR professionals and business owners by drawing on my industry experience. I love working with my clients to design custom solutions, and CSH does identical work as a business advisor. Together, we will be able to provide more services and educational opportunities to our clients, and more experiences for our talented associates.”

strategic HR inc., with offices in Cincinnati, Dayton and Louisville, has received extensive recognition. The company was named a Best Places to Work Finalist from 2015-2020, listed in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America in both 2017 and 2019, awarded the Woman-owned Business of the Year in 2019 from the Clermont County Chamber, named as an Ohio Success Awards Winner in 2020, and has received numerous other honors.

Clark Schaefer Hackett continues to build on its 80+ year history of success as well. The firm is experiencing significant growth and has expanded their service offerings to include technology, data and analytics, operations and supply chain services in recent years. Bundling outsourced HR and accounting solutions to provide a more comprehensive managed services package to clients is a key part of CSH’s growth strategy.

“The addition of the talented team from strategic HR enhances our ability to provide high-quality human resources, training and recruiting services to clients,” said Kerry Roe, CSH president. “The pairing of managed services in both accounting and human resources will provide a compelling comprehensive solution for small and medium-sized organizations that wish to focus on growing their business while receiving exceptional business support.”

Clark Schaefer Hackett acquired Business Management Resources in February 2020 and Keelsra in December 2019; both companies are providers of specialized outsourced accounting services. CSH has also made five other acquisitions since 2014, and currently has 492 employees, including 198 CPAs. strategic HR inc. will maintain its name and three business locations.