Your human resources department is what ensures everything about your company runs smoothly from recruiting to training to culture. Whether you’re a small business owner who doesn’t have an HR rep for your employees or you’re looking to make a change within your organization, an HR consultant can help. If you’ve ever wondered why hire an HR consultant, our team at H2H Enrollments has a few reasons why.
Networking
HR consultants work with a large network of companies and business owners. Whether you’re looking to increase your reach or find somebody for a particular service, working with your HR consultant will establish new relationships and grow your network. Not only will this work in your favor in growing your business, but you can also increase your reach in your recruiting efforts.
Recruiting
Companies that employ an internal human resources department are limited in their ability to perform all the necessary tasks you need them to. Working with an external HR consultant for recruiting frees up your team to take care of internal matters that need their attention. An HR consultant can take their time tapping into their network and resources to find the right person to fill an opening with your company. Your HR team will have more time to be available to the people who are already a part of your workforce and attend to the needs of the company.
Training
It costs money to train people. You’re paying your HR professional to focus on a singular aspect of their job while paying your trainees to work without being overly productive. Hire a training specialist who will lighten your team's load, so they don’t have to worry about tending to your new hires. What’s more, you don’t have to use resources to train new human resources representatives. If your company has one individual move on to work somewhere else, you don’t have to replace them. Instead, outsource to an HR consultant who can fill in for them when you need it.
Efficiency
Your human resources team wears a lot of hats. They enforce company policies, deal with OSHA regulations, handle benefits packages, interview and train new hires, and much more. If your HR department is limited in size, it can be difficult to ensure everything is getting done properly. You can improve the efficiency of how your team runs things by hiring a consultant to take some of the work off their plate.
Perspective
Someone who’s worked as an HR consultant for many years will have spent time with a variety of companies. They can bring in knowledge and expertise that your internal team might not be able to provide. It’s not uncommon for someone to spend months working on a singular aspect of a project and be too close to it. For example, you might be trying to address your company’s culture, but nothing has worked after months of trying different strategies. An HR consultant can bring a unique perspective into your company with their previous experience.
Contact us to get started
If you’d like answers to questions like, “Why hire an HR consultant for my company?” get in touch with us at H2H Enrollments. We’re happy to speak with you about your company’s human resources needs and how we can work with you to resolve them. Give us a call at 602-584-7024 or send a message using our online contact form. It’s our job to help add value to your company while saving you time, money, and frustration.
