Unlocking Success: Your First HR Hire

As a business leader, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the myriad people related tasks that come with managing a growing team. Moving from, what can sometimes feel like, chaos to order often starts with hiring your first dedicated HR professional.

It is important to strike the right balance when it comes to hiring an HR professional. Waiting too long can lead to a backlog of HR tasks and issues that can negatively impact employee experience and productivity. On the other hand, hiring too soon, before you’re ready for a dedicated HR function, can be a waste of resources.

A fresh pair of eyes can often see the wood for the trees, identifying areas for improvement and inefficiencies that may have gone unnoticed. Hiring an HR professional at the right time can be transformative for your business, helping you move from chaos to order and setting you up for long-term success.

Here’s how this journey can transform your business.

Streamlining HR Processes: An HR professional brings structure and efficiency to your People function. From streamlining recruitment processes to developing comprehensive onboarding programs, they ensure that your HR activities are well-organised and effective. This not only saves time but also enhances the overall employee experience.

Improving Employee Relations: Managing employee relations can be challenging, especially as your team grows. An HR professional can address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and help foster a positive work environment. This leads to higher employee satisfaction and productivity, reducing turnover rates and enabling you and your team to maintain momentum.

Ensuring Compliance: Keeping up with employment laws and regulations can be daunting. An HR professional ensures that your business complies with all relevant laws, minimising the risk of legal issues. They stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary policies and procedures to keep your business compliant.

Supporting Business Growth: As your business expands, so do your HR needs. An HR professional can develop and implement strategic workforce plans to support your growth. They provide valuable insights into talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development, ensuring that your team is well-equipped to achieve your business goals.

At Human, we recognise that hiring a full-time HR professional may not be the best option for every business. That’s why we offer flexible HR solutions to meet your unique needs.

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 experienced HR professionals who work part-time, delivering high-quality HR functions without the full-time cost. This approach is ideal for businesses looking to integrate HR expertise into their operations while managing budget constraints.

Ad Hoc HR Support: For businesses that need occasional HR assistance, our ad hoc HR support service is the perfect solution. Whether it’s for a specific project, such as developing a new policy or conducting an employee survey, our HR experts are available to provide the support you need, when you need it.

Hiring your first HR professional can transform your business from chaos to order. By streamlining HR processes, improving employee relations, ensuring compliance, and supporting business growth, an HR professional can help drive your business forward.?

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