Fractional HR Consulting FAQ
What does Fractional Human Resources (HR) mean?
Fractional Human Resources (HR) otherwise known as hr outsourcing is a contractual arrangement between a small business or start up (you) and an independent contractor or LLC (me) in which the HR management/hr operations for the business is outsourced to the contractor who provides guidance and support on specific HR needs on a short-term, part-time basis. That can look like helping you hire your first employee, creating an employee handbook, implement a performance improvement plan, performing benefits administration or liaison with a team member who needs an accommodation to perform their work.
How does fractional HR support differ from traditional in-house HR?
Small businesses and start ups typically have small teams and don’t require a whole HR department to meet their needs. However let might need a business partner with hr expertise to help them meet their business goals
Why Should you Consider Fractional HR Service?
Fractional services are a great choice for small businesses who want to create great places to work, but don’t have the budget to hire a full time HR expert. You can benefit from the expertise of a certified HR professional in a more cost-effective way (it’s a fraction of the cost ;p) to create a stellar employee experience for your team, help them feel engaged and appreciated, and attract top talent.
Outsourcing HR to a consultant who has an eye for compliance and inclusivity in people support can save you time and money and mitigate the potential cost of fines/penalties later if things are set up incorrectly or in violation of employment laws.
What specific services does a fractional HR team offer?
Fractional HR Services can be ongoing or project based depending on the needs of the business.
Project based work consist of HR initiatives including: creating compliance and inclusive employee handbooks, job descriptions, setting up onboarding or performance assessment processes or advising on employee benefits. More info on sample projects here.
Begin Again HR can assist on an ongoing basis for a number of difference employee relation challenges you might be facing, including performance management, retention, or to help streamline inefficient HR processes and structure. I can also be an HR strategy partner as you grow your team. More examples of what this could look like here.
What experience and expertise does a fractional HR consultant bring to the table?
By contracting with a certified independent HR consultant, you can leverage the skills of an HR leader with expertise in employment law, compliance, HR processes, and structures to support the needs of your small business team.
Read more about my background and experience here.
How do I determine if my small business needs fractional HR support?
Great question! Clients come to me when the following items are true:
1. They have some HR related need that they don’t know how to solve
2. They’ve budgeted for or received a grant for operational support
3. They want a trusted professional that cares deeply about creating workplaces that are safe and supportive for EVERYONE.
Still not sure? Let’s Chat! I offer FREE 30 minute consultations to help understand if Begin Again HR is a good fit for your business, here.
I’m in! How does my small business implement fractional HR support with Begin Again HR?
The first step is to set up a FREE 30 minute consultation here so I can learn more about your small business or start up’s specific needs.
If it feels like your needs and my skills align, I’ll draft a proposal that outlines the timeline, cost, and deliverables for the engagement.
If that looks good we’ll sign a Service Agreement and Scope of Work and schedule a kick off meeting to get started.
Learn more about what it’s like to work with Begin Again HR here