We know that the “people” issues in a workplace can be some of the most difficult, complex, and sensitive challenges for business owners to deal with in their business. It can be hard at times to juggle both management and the fundamentals in dealing with employee issues, administrative work and other HR-related things that can eat away at your time.
Even when you have a good idea of how to tackle an issue, nothing can replace the value of talking it through with someone you can trust, someone who can help you understand your options and risks.
Whilst Human Resource Management is a core element of every single business, it is now even easier to handle the frustrating things like sourcing legally compliant HR contracts and policies, performance management advice, or understanding tricky Industrial Relations requirements. This can be done by giving the responsibility to a team of experts to take care of.
You may have noticed the changes in Human Resource departments over recent years, they are reducing in size as more organisations are choosing to take a new approach and outsource their Human Resource Management team. It is well documented that Human Resources is one of the most likely business functions to be outsourced; resulting in increased productivity and specialised advice at a lower cost (financial and risk) to the business.
Outsourcing HR is a great solution for small to medium businesses that need the peace of mind of having on-demand HR support. If you haven’t considered how outsourcing your HR support to a team of experts could enhance your business operations and management, read on to learn about the benefits and impact that outsourcing HR could have on your business. The Red Wagon Managed HR solution provides you with access to specialists in different facets of HR, when you need them, without compromising on expertise.
The benefit of using an outsourced Managed HR solution
Improves your time management
When you choose to outsource your HR Management practices, you free up time to work on and not in your business.
Compliance
With the field of human resources and people management becoming increasingly complex and bound by legislation, asking your Office Manager or Payroll person to take on HR duties attracts unnecessary risk to your business. It’s beneficial to have an expert on your side keeping up to date with these changes as it can often be confusing navigating the legal terms and working out what your business requires and what it doesn’t. When your business grows to 15 or more employees, you are considered by Fair Work Australia to have the resources and ability to access sound HR advice.
Cost-effective
Having an in-house HR team can be expensive, whereas outsourcing can help reduce the costs of having a full-time team which many small to medium businesses cannot afford.
Not only will your bottom line be reduced, but you’ll have access to a team of experts at your fingertips including specialists in Workplace Relations, Industrial Relations, and Senior HR Strategists to ensure you’re compliant with employment laws and workplace requirements.
What types of HR services can be outsourced?
Human Resources is a specialist skill that requires a combination of technical knowledge, understanding of people, and commercial acumen. Organisations need to have access to practical and effective HR consulting at an operational level to achieve the best outcomes for employees and the business. We believe in the importance of setting strong foundations for your business, and offer an extensive suite of policies, templates and guides in an on-demand, easy access document portal. Complex people matters such as performance management, organisational restructure, redundancy, termination and absenteeism management require an ability to practically assess risk, yet achieve a fair and balanced outcome.
Whether it is leadership coaching, team development, workforce consultation, or performance appraisal and review processes, the combined knowledge and resources of the Red Wagon team will give you the support you need.
Access to HR Specialists
One of the best reasons to outsource your HR is to have access to specialist HR advisors. Our priority is your organisation.
If employee issues arise, the HR team can advise and provide solutions to help deal with the situation, providing the best course of action to take for a positive outcome for the business.
Red Wagon has created HR solutions to suit the unique needs of your business now, with support options that can grow with your business into the future. Our three managed service options can be tailored to meet the needs of your executive and your business: Foundation, Operational and for a more complete HR solution, the Strategic HR package. The Operational and Strategic memberships provide access to our team via face-to-face, phone or video call.
Still, wondering if you want to outsource your HR services? If you have questions or are wondering how the Red Wagon team can assist your business, contact us now via phone or email