Human Resources Outsourcing
Objectives
To establish an effective, efficient and value-added Human Resource capability within the Company that will:
- Promote the achievement of defined business goals and objectives
- Motivate, develop, and empower employees/agents and management to reach their full potential
- Facilitate the re-design of business practices to become more efficient, cross-functional and customer driven
Deliverables
1. The provision of on-site HR services to the Company:
- Preparation of a detailed position description and profile of the HR practitioner suitable for the Company
- Recruitment and selection of the HR consultant/practitioner acceptable to the management of the Company
- Management of the HR consultant contract, services and terms
2. Assess the Company’s Human Resource priorities; develop an implementation plan to address these priorities; and implement the plan:
- An assessment of the current HR function, processes, and capabilities
- Develop an overall HR strategy, structure and implementation plan Implement the approved plan
3. The provision of Strategic HR consultation to the Company’s Management
- Monitor and evaluate the onsite HR support and programs
- Provide HR consultation to the management of the Company
- Provide effective links between the Company’s strategic business initiatives and HR practice, policies and systems
Key Considerations
The ability to delegate/assign various HR functions to an HR professional will permit the members of the senior management to focus on their primary roles, confident their HR needs are being met in a timely, supportive and cost effective manner.
While securing an individual with this level of expertise is appropriate and will mitigate the cost incurred by the Company there still exists a need for senior, strategic HR counsel to provide the necessary direction and guidance to the HR practitioner/consultant as well as to provide periodic advice to the Company’s Management Team on strategic HR related matters. See Part 3.
Items Covered
- Human Resources Policies and Procedures
- Recruitment, Selection and Retention Processes
- Job Descriptions and Job Evaluation System
- Compensation Planning and Design
- Reward and Recognition Programs
- Performance Management
- Salary Administration Program
- Organizational Culture and Morale Indices – e.g. staff satisfaction, absenteeism rates, turnover rates, exit interview data
- Staff Development, Education and Training Programs (including Sales)
- Management and Leadership Development and Strategic Capability
- HR Information System (HRIS), Data Management and Record Retention
- Legislative compliance – e.g. Human Rights, Pay Equity, Privacy
- Employee Orientation Program
The Bottom Line Payoff
Improved Results
Through an Effective Link Between Strategy and People
