Got employees? If you do, then you’ve got human resources needs as well. And there are likely to be times when your organization needs more than your in-house HR resources can provide. In those situations, it pays to bring in an HR consultant who can step in with specialized advice, training and more. Here are some of the most effective tools, benefits, and assistance an HR consultant brings to the table.
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Penny Horton | October 23, 2019
- Knowledgeable of Employment Law, Without Paying the Price for Law School
One of the greatest roles that human resources personnel play is in the area of ensuring compliance with employment law. There are so many complexities surrounding employment that it is valuable to bring in an expert. A well-educated HR professional is extremely knowledgeable of employment law, providing many services at a more cost-effective price point than an employment law attorney.
For example, with Oklahoma’s new medical marijuana legislation, employers are finding themselves in the position of writing new policies concerning medical marijuana use among their staff. A knowledgeable HR consultant can assist your organization in writing a thorough policy without the need to bring on a costly attorney.
- Accountable for Results, and Providing a Return on Your Investment
When it comes to the complexities of HR issues, it’s important to ensure your staff are producing needed results in a thorough, legally compliant and efficient manner. In this sense, it is crucial to be sure your HR staff hit their goals. Yet it is not always easy to assess their performance, particularly with changing business demands, internal “fires” and ever-moving targets.
For this reason, business owners often find it easier to bring in an outside consultant to address specific HR needs. Because the vendor’s job is strictly to accomplish the scope of work agreed upon, your organization is likely to find that goals are easier to set, return on investment is simpler to track, and results are more black and white than with in-house staff.
- Network of Experts and Best Practices that Provide Meaningful Results
In-house staff easily get folded into an organization’s culture, and rightly so. But often this results in a “we’ve always done it this way” mentality, and it can pay tremendous rewards to have an outside perspective on issues. Human resources consultants are able to come in with a fresh view, allowing them to see things differently and come up with new approaches as needed to supplement your in-house staff’s hard work.
In addition, HR vendors typically participate actively in professional networking and educational organizations that equip them to understand the latest developments in employment law, staffing, interviewing and more. They build a large set of experts to reach out to whenever special advice is advantageous. They can draw on their network of expert colleagues—including other HR professionals as well as attorneys—as needed to resolve issues for your organization—giving you greater results for your investment.
- Great for Special Projects and As-Needed Help, without Full-Time Hiring
In organizations that are lean and mean, it’s not unusual for HR staff to wear many hats, and some projects may get placed to the side to address more pressing concerns. Yet businesses need certain HR policies in place to meet compliance needs. Affirmative action is a good example: It’s important, yet administratively time-consuming to establish. It’s legally required, and the EEOC could ask a business to present their policy at any time, yet it’s not usually the most urgent project for a small HR department to tackle.
In addition, some situations lend themselves naturally to the added credibility that an outside expert can bring — such as for formal harassment training of corporate executives. For projects like these, it can be beneficial to bring on a human resources vendor who can be laser-focused on getting the specific work done in an appropriate timeframe, with the expertise and credibility required to get results.
An added plus is that by outsourcing certain HR needs, you can enjoy professional assistance on an as-needed basis, without having to bring on a full-time employee. This savings can be a great benefit for small businesses.
- Cost-Effective and Flexible Arrangement Options
Businesses that bring on a human resources vendor are delighted to discover that the expense of hiring an expert isn’t prohibitive. Employing a specialist on an as-needed basis is a great way to receive human resources support without bringing on a full-time employee, enabling your budget to remain as lean as possible.
Invest in Productive, Burden-Lifting HR Outsourcing
Human resources activities lend themselves excellently to being outsourced, especially when your business is small or in need of specialized assistance. Whether you desire a one-time project writing new policies, a periodic review of HR resources, specialized training, or monthly HR support, Who’s Your HR can help.
With our expertise in human resources, as well as years of experience working in corporate settings, Who’s Your HR brings you the advantage of working with an HR professional who understands the corporate culture. We can provide your organization with insights into how to implement policies with a clear understanding of how those policies affect employees. You’ll enjoy the “human” aspect of human resources, assuring you of professional service that meets compliance needs in ways that are people-friendly.
To learn more or get started, contact us today.
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