How working with a HR consultant can help you scale your business
Scaling a business isn’t just about increasing revenue, it’s about having the right people, processes and culture in place to support that growth….for the long term.
Without a solid HR foundation, scaling becomes chaotic, with hiring bottlenecks, compliance risks and disengaged employees slowing you down.
This is where working with a HR consultant can make all the difference.
What is an HR consultant?
Rather than hiring a full-time HR leader, you can work with an independent HR consultant giving you access to lots of experience, knowledge and resources for a fraction of the cost of employing a HR colleague.
The different levels of support an HR consultant can provide:
Compliance: Ensuring that the business is familiar with, and follows, employment laws and regulations.
HR Admin: Managing HR paperwork and employee records.
HR Advisory: Providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations and best practices.
HR Management: Overseeing HR operations, recruitment and workforce planning.
HR Director: Driving people strategy, aligning it with business goals and advising leadership.
HR Specialist: Offering deep expertise in specific areas like recruitment, training or compliance.
Working with an independent HR consultant can help you to scale more effectively than hiring an internal HR manager. Here's why...
A wealth of experience gained from multiple businesses
Unlike an internal hire who only knows one company’s way of doing things, I’ve worked with businesses across different industries. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t so I can bring you proven strategies to help you grow faster.
You get expert support without long-term commitment
Hiring your own HR manager means paying a salary, providing benefits, covering training costs and much more. Working with a HR Consultant you only pay for what you need—whether it’s ongoing advice, compliance help or a one-off project.
I solve HR problems quickly because I’ve seen them before
An in-house HR manager may run into issues they’ve never dealt with before. I’ve likely already solved those problems for other businesses, meaning you get faster, more effective solutions.
You get honest, unbiased advice
An internal HR manager could easily be influenced by office politics or internal pressures. As an outside expert, I give you straightforward, objective advice that’s focused on what’s best for your business.
If you would like to have a confidential chat about how Black Kat HR could help you grow your business, you can arrange a conversation with Kat here: https://tidycal.com/kat3/121-meeting20241205142253
Author's Bio
Kat Derbyshire is the Founder of Black Kat HR Ltd.
She is a BMC Trusted Partner.
Black Kat HR are an independent HR consultancy who work with a variety of companies both on one-off projects and on a retainer basis.
An expert in her field, Kat can be contacted on [email protected]