Christlie Julien is the Founder and CEO of Christlie G. Consulting, a premier fractional HR firm specializing in restaurant and hospitality operations. With more than a decade of experience in labor compliance, workforce development, and organizational strategy, Christlie has become a trusted partner for restaurants navigating the complexities of hiring, compliance, and culture building-especially in high-risk states like California.

She played a leading role in opening OTG's restaurant concepts in Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C, overseeing HR operations across 100+ units. Her firm has also supported nationally recognized brands including Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme, Riverview Restaurant & Bar, and Check Check under tight compliance scrutiny, helping them build sustainable HR systems and pass rigorous legal audits.

Christlie G. Consulting works with both emerging and established restaurant brands, providing full-scope HR infrastructure from onboarding systems and handbooks to benefits administration, training programs, and multi-state compliance.

Areas of expertise include:

- Labor compliance in high-risk states (California, New York, New Jersey)
- End-to-end employee lifecycle systems for multi-unit operators
- Legal audit readiness and post-litigation compliance reform
- Onboarding, payroll, and HRIS infrastructure design
- Franchisee HR support and training development
- DEI strategy, handbook development, and custom policy creation

Through her leadership, Christlie has built a firm known for rolling up its sleeves and becoming the in-house HR engine behind some of the fastest-growing food brands in the country.