How Do I Get Help With HR?
How do you go about obtaining the HR expertise you require? What is the process for finding, certifying, and securing their professional services. The answer depends on the human resource solution you select.
First you should evaluate what your most critical workforce management challenges are.
Determine which human resource option or combination of options are best for your situation.
In-House Human Resource Professional
Hiring an In-House HR manager or human resource assistant is a multifaceted process that entails many steps.
- Create a Job Description
- Advertise the Job Opening
- Screen Resumes and Applications
- Check References
- Negotiate Terms
- Hire and Onboard
By following these steps, you can effectively recruit and hire a qualified HR associate or manager who will contribute to the success of your company.
Fractional Human Resource Consultant
Hiring a Fractional HR consultant involves several key steps to ensure you find the right professional who meets your company’s needs. Here’s an outline of the steps involved:
- Assess Your HR Needs
- Research Potential Consultants
- Initial Contact and Screening
- Proposal and Agreement
- Contract Signing
- Orientation
By taking these steps, you will be able to contract with a Fractional HR professional who can provide valuable expertise and support to your company.
Offsite HR Outsourcing
Contracting with Offsite Human Resource firms such as Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) or HR Outsourcing (HRO) companies involves a series of steps to ensure a smooth and effective partnership. Below is a brief outline of the stages and evaluations required:
- Assess Your HR Needs
- Determine the Most Suitable Offsite HR Outsourcing Model
- ASO – Administrative Service Organization
- HRO – Human Resource Outsourcing
- PEO – Professional Employer Organization
- Research Potential Offsite HR Outsourcing Firms
- Complete Their RFP “Request for Proposal” Process *
- Evaluate Proposals
- Conduct Interviews and Due Diligence
- Negotiate Terms and Contracts
- Orientation and Onboarding
These steps will help you to partner with a Professional Employer Organization or HR Outsourcing firm that will streamline your HR processes and support your company’s growth and compliance efforts.
The “Request For Proposal” process can be an exhaustive process. Most HRO’s and PEO’s require a:
- Payroll
- Attendance Acquisition, Schedule, Report Date, Pay Date, PTO
- Complete Employee Roster
- Name, Address, Occupation, Rate of Pay, Start Date
- Employee Census (If requesting health insurance)
- Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Dependents Names, Gender, and Dates of Birth
- Current Health Plans, Renewal Information, Group Health Questionnaire
- Workers Compensation Loss Report (if requesting Workers Compensation coverage)
- Last 3 – 5 years depending on industry
You may choose to outsource the Request For Proposal function to an experienced PEO Broker who will assist and guide you through the RFP process. They can negotiate on your behalf, provide you with a comparative analysis, make recommendations, and assist you and your employees with the orientation and onboarding process.