About Our Founder

Founder and Principal Consultant, The Stark Advantage

Amy Stark doesn’t just “do HR”—she revolutionizes it. With over 20 years of experience, a stack of certifications, and an uncanny ability to navigate the murky waters of compliance, recruitment, and people problems, Amy is the secret weapon your business didn’t know it needed.

Her career is a mashup of bold moves and big wins. From steering massive HR operations in healthcare and non-profits to cutting through red tape in corporate environments, Amy knows how to get things done—and done right. Whether it’s building rock-solid HR systems from scratch, slashing turnover rates, or tackling union negotiations like a boss, Amy delivers solutions that actually work.

At The Stark Advantage, Amy isn’t here to sugarcoat or regurgitate textbook HR fluff. She’s here to help you untangle messy policies, build teams that actually click, and drive business results that make you look good. She’s not afraid to challenge the status quo—and she’s definitely not afraid to tell you what your business really needs.

Armed with a Sociology degree from Yeshiva University, an HR Management Certificate from UCLA, and enough HR acronyms to make your head spin, Amy’s approach is all about simplifying the complicated and making the impossible look easy. She’s powered by caffeine, a knack for solving puzzles, and an unshakable belief that great people are the foundation of every great business.

Ready to take your HR game to the next level? Amy’s got your back.

Let’s face it: bad HR can sink a business faster than a bad Yelp review. At The Stark Advantage, we deliver powerhouse HR expertise without the bloated salary of a full-time hire. We don’t just check compliance boxes or write cookie-cutter policies—we slash risks, smooth out hiring headaches, and keep your workplace running like a well-oiled machine. HR done right saves you money, boosts productivity, and keeps you out of court. Done wrong—or skipped altogether—it’s a recipe for turnover, lawsuits, and chaos. With us, you get sharp, no-nonsense solutions tailored to your business. Flexible. Scalable. Game-changing. Why settle for average when you can have HR done like a pro?