5 Things to Consider When Choosing a HR Consultant

There will come a time in your business when you start to grow your team and then realise that you need further support with your people, sending you on a search for a HR service or consultant that can help you, providing peace of mind and ensure you are compliant in what you do. From reviewing contracts to providing structure and insights to get the best performance from your team, their support is invaluable. You might also be a company that has a People or HR Department, that needs further insights to overcome specific challenges or training for leadership. So here's 5 things to consider when choosing a HR consultant -

1. Expertise and Experience:

Look for an outsourced HR consultant with relevant expertise and a proven track record in areas that align with your business needs, such as talent management, compliance, employee relations, or training. Consider their industry experience and the variety of organisations they have worked with to ensure they can effectively address your people and performance challenges. If you are a small to medium business our suggestion would be to choose strong generalists to be able to provide support in a range of areas which will provide you with more value. For a medium to large business look for consultants that have experience in the areas that your HR team are not so experienced in, or would be more comfortable with an outsourced service for a specific challenge.

2. Reputation and References:

Research the consultant's reputation by checking client testimonials, reviews, and references. Reach out to past or current clients to gain insights into their experience working with the consultant, the quality of services provided, and the outcomes delivered. A consultant with a positive reputation and high client satisfaction is more likely to meet your expectations.

3. Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills:

Effective communication and collaboration are essential for a successful partnership with a outsourced HR consultant. Ensure the consultant can listen attentively, understand your objectives, and communicate cleanrly. Look for someone who is responsive, transparent, and capable of building strong relationships with your team. Don't just go for a retained service where you have no account manager and just access to policies and an advice line. Build up a relationship with someone to have a trusted advisor that wants to support you to grow.

4. Flexibility and Customisation:

Choose a HR consultant who can tailor their services to meet your specific needs and align with your organisational goals. A flexible consultant will adapt their approach, methodologies, and solutions to suit the unique requirements of your business, whether it's for short-term projects or ongoing support.

5. Cost and Value Proposition:

Consider the cost of hiring an outsourced HR consultant and evaluate the value they offer in return. Compare different consultants based on their pricing structures, service packages, and the deliverables included. Balance cost considerations with the expertise, experience, and services provided to ensure you receive a competitive and beneficial arrangement.

Using these 5 considerations will guide you to make the right choice and move forward with your people.

Ready to take that step to explore how a HR Consultant could help you?

At the Modern Mind Group we have helped many business to improve their team performance, and feel confident in their people approach. We work to implement structure and handle the whole employee life cycle, so that when you are ready to employee someone inhouse you have defined the role and can offer a robust handover. We can also work with your existing HR team to provide training or leadership coaching to managers on people operations, and how to get the best out of their people.

The Modern Mind Group offers outsourced people (HR) and performance services. Taking a modern approach to business is the answer to increased profits, highly engaged teams and record breaking results. The Modern Mind Group use their own Emotioneering® Business Formula as a framework alongside the Emotioneering® Blueprint Scorecard to measure success with each business that they work with. Offering a personal and unique service. Competent, reliable and approachable consultants. Contact us for a free consultation today!