By Chemistry Consulting Group

For many small and growing organizations, having a dedicated HR department simply isn’t practical. There may not be enough employees to justify a full-time HR professional, or the organization may prefer to direct its resources toward other priorities. But at Chemistry Consulting Group, we know that the need for experienced HR support doesn’t disappear simply because an organization doesn’t have an HR department.

In fact, some of the most important people decisions in a small organization are made without an HR professional at the table. Hiring a new employee, setting compensation, managing performance, addressing workplace concerns or dealing with a difficult employee situation often falls to the owner, CEO, executive director or operations manager. These leaders may know their organization and their people extremely well, but they shouldn’t have to become HR experts as well.

This is where Chemistry Consulting Group can provide practical, experienced HR support.

Chemistry Consulting Group has worked with large and small organizations for many years, providing HR consulting and recruitment services that are tailored to the needs of each client. For a smaller organization, that might mean Chemistry Consulting Group manages an entire recruitment process. For another client, it may mean reviewing a job description, advising on compensation, helping develop an employment agreement or simply providing experienced HR advice before a decision is made.

Recruitment is one area where having professional HR support can make a significant difference. At Chemistry Consulting Group, we don’t believe recruitment is simply about filling an empty position. We take the time to understand the organization, the role, the team and what the employer really needs from the person they hire. A strong recruitment process starts with clearly defining the position and understanding the skills, experience and personal attributes required for success.

Chemistry Consulting Group can then bring that same HR perspective to the selection process, helping employers structure interviews, assess candidates and make informed hiring decisions. For a small organization, where every employee can have a significant impact on the workplace, getting the right person into the right role matters.

But Chemistry Consulting Group‘s HR consulting work doesn’t stop once someone is hired. Small organizations face the same employee and workplace challenges as larger organizations. Managers may need help addressing performance concerns. Employment agreements may need to be reviewed. Compensation may need to be benchmarked. An employee issue may arise that requires an objective and experienced perspective. A growing organization may need help developing policies, improving its HR practices or determining when its organizational structure needs to change.

These are the situations where Chemistry Consulting Group‘s HR consultants can become an extension of an organization’s leadership team. Rather than paying for a full-time HR salary when the workload doesn’t justify one, an organization can access experienced HR professionals when and where they are needed.

Chemistry Consulting Group‘s HR on Call service is another way we support organizations that don’t have internal HR resources. Sometimes a business owner simply needs someone to call before having a difficult conversation with an employee. Sometimes a manager needs help thinking through a performance issue or understanding the HR implications of a decision. Having access to experienced HR advice can help leaders feel more confident about the decisions they are making.

This approach is particularly valuable for organizations that are growing. As a company or nonprofit becomes larger, the informal HR practices that worked when there were only a few employees may no longer be appropriate. Chemistry Consulting Group can help organizations put the right HR practices, policies, employment agreements and management processes in place as they evolve.

At Chemistry Consulting Group, we don’t believe every organization needs a full-time HR department. What organizations do need is access to good HR advice when they need it. Our role is to provide the experience, perspective and practical support that helps employers make thoughtful decisions about their people.

For a small organization, outsourcing HR doesn’t mean handing over responsibility for its employees. It means having an experienced HR partner available to help navigate the decisions that come with employing people — from recruitment and compensation to performance management, employee relations and leadership development.

Chemistry Consulting Group provides that support to both large and small organizations, helping employers deal with the people side of their business with confidence, practicality and a focus on what works for their organization.