HR Advice

MNHRPRO

This is my first post and this probably isn't the correct place to post this but it seems "the place to be" here on the forum.

I have a business acquaintance who owns a small business. The company isn't large enough to hire an HR Manager but it's large enough that she runs into issues from time to time and needs advice. She doesn't want to hire a lawyer or a large consulting firm - just wants someone she can go to with questions and administrative organization types of things.

Are you aware of any companies that provide this service?

Thanks for your help!

NaeNae55

Welcome!

We have a place like that here in Topeka. Our local company has very reasonable prices and has lots of training classes, also at reasonable prices. They are very active with the Topeka SHRM chapter and always approachable. I am sure if your friend goes to a local SHRM group someone there can give him/her some leads.

Good luck!

Nae

Paul in Cannon Beach

I would encourage your friend to contact the local SHRM chapter in that area and pose this question to them. There is likely an HR outsourcing firm that could provide local support for HR advice, sample policies, training, etc.

I think going with a local company is the best bet personally.

Also, check your phone book for personnel agencies. They often will handle basic HR functions as well.

Good luck!

ACU Frank

Or, she could e-mail questions to Ray and just do the opposite of his recommendation. That should work most of the time.

Paul in Cannon Beach

Or hire Ray. He comes with his own office couch.

ACU Frank

Yeah, but he's usually asleep on it.

ray a

My couch ain't pink! xx(

LarryC

The business insurance brokers usually have staff on hand to answer HR questions.

mbeam

Good advice on checking with others in SHRM and asking your business insurance advisor.

Saw you're located in MN, our business broker, Associated Financial, has an HR hotline that you can subscribe to for WI and MN. She may want to check this out.

Don't know if MRA (Management Resources Association) has an office in MN but they do work in IL and WI. We've utilized their services for years - they are very good and less expensive than an attorney.