Precision Intelligence for Leaders Who Refuse to Operate Blind

Assessments | Benchmarking | Executive Insights

When performance stalls, culture fractures, or growth plateaus — the issue is rarely effort.

It’s clarity.

Intelligence reveals what your leadership engine is actually producing.

St. Louis–based. Veteran-owned. Not your typical HR.

Every organization runs on an internal operating system.
Some are finely tuned.
Others are grinding gears without realizing it.

Next Level Human Capital Intelligence gives you a clear, data-backed command view of your leadership structure, HR maturity, management effectiveness, and competitive positioning.

No guesswork.
No surface-level surveys.
Only calibrated insight.

What We Assess:

Leadership Capability Index

Leadership Capability Index

We evaluate communication patterns, accountability structures, delegation health, and decision clarity.

Outcome

A measurable leadership effectiveness score with targeted correction points.

HR Infrastructure Benchmark

HR Infrastructure Benchmark

We assess compliance strength, policy alignment, talent lifecycle structure, and risk exposure.

Outcome

A maturity score revealing hidden liability gaps and operational inefficiencies.

Selection Integrity Diagnostics

Selection Integrity Diagnostics

Powered by elite behavioral science, we analyze candidate aptitude, personality, and skills to ensure a perfect structural fit before an offer is made.

Outcome

A high-fidelity data profile for every candidate that eliminates the friction and cost of "bad-fit" hires.

Organizational Depth Architecture

Organizational Depth Architecture

An architectural diagnostic modeled after elite professional franchises to identify your first-string leaders and immediate skill gaps.

Outcome

A scalable organizational chart that identifies exactly when and where you need to hire to prevent operational bottlenecks.

The Next Level Human Capital Benchmarking Tool is built on a Tactical Intelligence design philosophy — a deep navy command-room aesthetic with precision amber alert indicators reinforcing Tim’s “ticking time bomb” brand.

Structural Intelligence Audit

A Structural Intelligence audit to identify organizational gaps and engineer a scalable, high-fidelity foundation for growth.

Structural Intelligence Audit |Tim Schumer - Next Leve Human Capital

Criteria Assessments

Criteria assessments provide clinical-grade behavioral diagnostics and predictive data to objectively measure an individual's aptitude, personality, and risk factors, ensuring every person is architected into the role where their natural talents meet the organization's structural needs.

Criteria Assessments | Tim Schumer - Next Level Human Capital

Action Plan

Immediate identification of compliance or cultural "leaks" that are currently taxing your revenue.

Next Level Human Capital utilizes Education, Exposure, and Experience methodology to re-tool your organization by transforming "accidental managers" into command-ready leaders and implementing Criteria assessment protocols to ensure every new hire is a strategic asset.

Action Plan | Tim Schumer - Next Level Human Capital

If you want someone to sit in your HR seat for the next two years, we're not your people.

If you want someone to help you get your arms around the chaos, design what HR should look like, and equip your leaders to run it that’s where we come in.

CERTIFICATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

Tim brings elite-level tools to every engagement — tools most boutique firms can't access or afford independently:

Next Level Human Capital | Criteria
Next Level Human Capital | Working Genius
Next Level Human Capital | isolved®
You walk away with a concrete plan, not a binder:  what to focus on first, what to tackle next, and what you can safely ignore for now.

You walk away with a concrete plan, not a binder:

what to focus on first, what to tackle next, and what you can safely ignore for now.

How We Work Together

Conversation & Context

You share what’s happening right now where it hurts, what’s on fire, and what can’t keep going the way it is. I’ll ask the questions you may not be asking internally.

Diagnosis & Design

We look under the hood: people, processes, systems, and leadership. Then we design a practical plan that fits your size, your reality, and your goals.

Support & Follow-Through

You decide how you want to move forward. We can support your team through implementation, leadership development, and assessments or equip your people to run with it themselves.

Why Bring Us In

Most leadership teams don’t wake up saying,
Our HR and leadership systems are operating at peak efficiency.

Usually, they're saying:

“We’re growing faster than our structure.”

“Our managers aren’t aligned.”

“We’re dealing with issues that shouldn’t still be issues.”

“This can’t keep running like this.”

What that means for you:

Our job is simple: We help you design and build people systems and leadership that actually support the business you’re trying to run.

We're a veteran owned and a former corporate HR leader who’s been told more times than we can count,

You’re not like other HR people” and they meant it as a compliment.

Straight talk, not buzzwords.

A business-first view:

Risk, Cost, and the Culture you’re really running, not just the one on the wall.

Someone who’s comfortable stepping into messy situations and helping you work them out.

Tell Me What’s Going On in Your HR World

If you’re dealing with a people or HR situation that can’t be ignored anymore, let’s talk it through.

  • Get clear on what’s really happening

  • Put numbers to the cost of doing nothing

  • See whether an HR Systems & People Ops Audit—or something else—is the right next move

No pressure. If we don’t think I’m the right fit, we'll tell you that and point you in a better direction.

Tell Me What’s Going On in Your HR World | Tim Schumer Next Level Human Capital

Need clarity on your HR chaos?

Tap any image to download the guides that will help you get there.

The Scorecard
7 Red Flags of a Misplaced Manager
The Four Elements of Human Capital
5 Unconventional HR Strategies For Retention

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an in-person consultation free?

Yes. Whether virtual or in-person, our initial consultation is free.

Can you train our managers on specific topics like interviewing?

Absolutely. You can choose only the topics you need—no bundled purchase required.

Do you provide legal advice on employment matters?

We do not offer legal advice, but we can guide you on HR best practices and compliance frameworks.

Can training programs be customized for our organization?

Yes. All training sessions are built around your team’s unique needs, culture, and goals.

How much do your services cost?

Pricing depends on the scope, duration, and type of service. Contact us for a custom quote.

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

Phone: (314) 886-8516

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