Meet The Org Doctor

Your Prescription for Organizational Success

Independent HR and organizational transformation advisory for small to medium-market employers, the public sector, and critical infrastructure utilities — bringing enterprise-caliber strategy to organizations too complex for fractional HR and underserved by the large consulting firms.

We work with organizations that are too complex for a fractional HR consultant and underserved by national transformation firms sized for global enterprises. Our method — assess, diagnose, prescribe, treat, and build self-sufficiency — is built to leave your team more capable, not more dependent.

Our consultants are not just advisors; they are educators and industry thought leaders who regularly present at national conferences and bring real-world expertise to every engagement. At The Org Doctor, we believe that every organization — whether navigating growth, transformation, or daily operations — deserves a clear, strategic path forward.

HR Executive of the Year · Small and Mid-Sized Organization

SHRM-Atlanta HR Excellence Awards, presented with Kaiser Permanente

2026

Why We're Credible Here

Named 2026 HR Executive of the Year (Small and Mid-Sized Organization) at the SHRM-Atlanta HR Excellence Awards, presented with Kaiser Permanente.

Featured nationally by SHRM on the Build, Buy, Borrow talent strategy framework, following a session presented at SHRM25, SHRM's Annual Conference & Expo.

Public-sector and utility CHRO-level experience — operational credibility built from having run HR inside an organization like the ones we advise, not just around them.

Doctoral research in organizational and talent strategy, with a dissertation focused on critical infrastructure and utility organizations.

Hands-on experience leading organizational assessments, business process improvement, and structure redesign — plus RFP development and proposal evaluation, so we know what a strong engagement looks like from both sides of the table.

A standing platform at AWWA and SHRM national conferences, keeping our thinking current with what utility and public-sector leaders are actually facing.

Developer and instructor for PSHRA's Ethics and Policy in Public Sector HR course, and a PSHRA instructor for Conflict Resolution — in addition to a background teaching HR, employment law, and management at the college level.

We work for you — no one else.

The Org Doctor earns no referral fees or commissions from HRIS, benefits, or staffing vendors. Our recommendations are shaped by what works for your organization — not by who pays us.

Our Team

Dr. Patrick Henley · DBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Founder & CEO

Dr. Patrick Henley brings over two decades of strategic human resources leadership, organizational development, and risk management expertise to the firm. With a deep passion for helping organizations align people with purpose, Patrick is known for blending humor and heart with data-driven decision-making — earning him the nickname "Chief HR Nerd." Patrick has served as Chief Human Resources Officer at a large regional utility, where he led award-winning programs in leadership development, talent strategy, and workforce planning. He has also been recognized as a finalist for multiple HR Excellence Awards and nominated for CHRO of the Year. As an adjunct professor of business and HR at the college level for over a decade, he brings a unique educator's lens to his consulting work. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and is certified at the highest levels of the profession with both SPHR and SHRM-SCP credentials.

Backed by a Team of Experts

Patrick draws on a diverse team of HR and organizational development consultants across public and private sector backgrounds, bringing additional depth to every engagement.

Strategy, Process & Organizational Efficiency

Strategic planning facilitation, business process improvement, and organizational structure design that turn assessment findings into measurable efficiency gains — plus RFP development and proposal evaluation for organizations procuring outside support.

Communications & Public Relations

Crisis communications, regulatory compliance, and employer branding, backed by public relations and communications leadership experience.

Higher Education & Public Sector HR

High-volume HR operations, employee relations, and strategic advisory experience across universities and public authorities.

Mediation & Employee Relations

Formal workplace mediation, investigations, and conflict resolution from Georgia-certified mediators and employee relations specialists.

Talent, Training & Organizational Development

Recruitment, performance management, compensation planning, and training program design across government, healthcare, logistics, and higher education.