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Being part of a growing business is an exciting thing. After all, it’s one of the major signs of success. But sometimes expansion can come with its own challenges.
As companies evolve, the HR function often feels stretched thin. From conducting onboarding for new employees to staying on top of increasing HR compliance requirements, your HR function might be too stuck in the day to day to be able to plan for the future.
Here are some of the most common challenges businesses face during this demanding phase.
1. Administrative overload
Having new employees join your growing team is a great development, but it can also add to your administrative duties. First comes the onboarding and the benefits paperwork, and then your routine payroll duties increase, too.
And on top of that, if you’re working in several HR platforms that don’t “talk” to each other to complete your responsibilities, you have to ensure each new employee’s data is correct across the board.
2. Increased complexity of HR compliance
If your company’s expansion involves moving across state lines, you might be facing a whole new set of HR compliance requirements. Each state has its own rules and guidelines, and it’s essential that you stay up to date on all of them. If you don’t, you might face costly penalties.
3. Talent gaps
As your company expands, your team needs to grow with it. However, the roles you’re likely trying to fill at this point are specialized and require more training, making it even harder to find the right candidates.
Transform your approach to HR
But here’s the good news: Growth doesn’t have to overwhelm your HR team. In fact, it’s the perfect motivator to find the right HR partner, one that can meet your business where it is and scale with you into the future.
In your search, it’s important to note the difference between an HR platform and a true HR partner.
An HR platform can help you streamline routine tasks, onboard new employees and save time in your daily schedule, but it can’t guide you through creating strategic initiatives – the long-term plans that really help move the needle.
That’s why an HR solution that combines user-friendly technology with a team of HR specialists is the better option. With the guidance of subject matter experts, you can navigate multistate HR compliance concerns with ease and develop programs that attract and retain the talent your business needs.
With the Insperity HRScale™ solution*, you gain access to Workday’s award-winning technology and Insperity’s bench of HR specialists. This powerful combination can help you tackle the tactical and strategic employment-related needs of your evolving organization.
Take the first step
Don’t let growth outpace your HR function. If your company’s expansion is putting strain on your team, figure out where your time is going and find the most pressing issues for your organization.
Once you have a clear understanding of your pain points, find an HR partner who can help you address those areas of concern, then leverage their expertise and resources to create scalable processes that drive your business forward with confidence.
Key takeaways
Audit your existing HR function to discover what’s working well and where there are gaps.
For sustainable growth, shift your HR focus from tactical tasks to strategic planning.
Opt for an HR partner that combines user-friendly technology and human resources expertise to help your HR function scale with your business.
Learn how the Insperity HRScale™ solution* can help you reach this alignment.
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*The Insperity HRScale™ solution is currently in development, and features are subject to change.
