Ann Close is a brand that offers game-changing People Management strategies and HR services to businesses. Unlike other outsourcing HR companies, Ann Close and her team act as partners and an extension of your in-house team, providing premier fractional and as-needed HR solutions. Founded in 2009 by Ann Close, known as the HR Football Lady, Close HR Connections is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) that is dedicated to integrity, faith-based leadership, hard work, honesty, character, helping others, and building and sustaining long-term relationships.

Based in Cary, NC, Close HR Connections serves the Triangle region and beyond, catering to startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Their team of HR professionals, strategic business partners, and key vendors are committed to ensuring that your company's HR Game Plan aligns perfectly with your business plan. They offer practical, boots-on-the-ground HR services tailored to various industries, including software technology, landscaping, healthcare, hospitality, construction services, engineering, accounting services, and more.

The mission of Ann Close and Close HR Connections is to provide HR solutions that increase their clients' bottom line and establish a strong foundation for growth and profitability