How To Know If The Time Is Right To Hire Your First HR Person

Determining the right time to hire your first HR professional can be a challenging decision for any business owner. However, with the right insights and tools, you can make an informed choice that supports your business’s growth and success.

Assessing HR Needs: Begin by evaluating your current HR challenges. Are you struggling with high turnover rates, compliance issues, or managing employee relations? Identifying these pain points will help you understand the specific HR support your business requires.

Understanding Growth Trajectory: Consider your business’s growth plans and time frame. Are you looking to expand your team, launch new products, or enter new markets? An HR professional can support these initiatives by developing strategic workforce plans and ensuring that your team is well-prepared to meet your growth goals. Typically we recommend hiring a dedicated HR person well (often 6 months) before you need them.

Evaluating Leadership Bandwidth: If HR tasks are taking up too much of your time and detracting from your core responsibilities, it’s a clear sign that you need HR support. Freeing up your time allows you to focus on driving the business forward, while an HR professional handles the day-to-day HR functions.

Exploring Flexible HR Solutions: At Human, we offer a range of flexible HR solutions to meet your unique needs. We know it can be a leap of faith. That's why we've developed several ways for you to introduce a dedicated People & Culture resource to your business.

HR Search & Selection: Our 30 stage search and selection process delivers experienced people tailored to your business needs. We can help provide experienced professionals for permanent, or project-based roles, ensuring a perfect fit for your team. We’ve been offering a streamlined recruitment process, expert vetting, and customised solutions to meet your specific hiring requirements since 2013.

Fractional HR Support: Our fractional HR support service provides you with part-time HR professionals who bring extensive experience and expertise. This approach is ideal for businesses that need consistent HR support but aren’t ready for a full-time hire. It offers a cost-effective way to integrate high-level HR functions into your operations.

Ad Hoc HR Support: For those who need HR assistance on a project-by-project basis, our ad hoc HR support service is perfect. Whether you require help with specific initiatives, such as developing an employee handbook or conducting a compliance audit, our HR experts are available to provide tailored solutions.

By leveraging expert insights and tools, you can determine the right time to hire your first HR professional and ensure that your business is well-supported and positioned for growth. Contact Human today to learn more about our customised HR solutions and how we can support your business’s success.