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HR used to be tHe place to
go for forms, questions, complaints
and advice. but a recent survey by
the society for Human Resource
Management shows a growing
trend in outsourcing one or more of
the department's functions. It also
indicates small manufacturers are
leading the way, with 6 out of 10
choosing to outsource some portion of
the typical HR tasks.
e reasons for outsourcing vary by business, but oen
the list is topped by opportunity to save money and time,
along with the availability of an up-to-date expert when it
comes to legal issues and compliance. e survey shows the
top functions being outsourced from in-house HR include
background checks and legal services, employee assistance
programs, flexible spending accounts, retirement planning,
and payroll.
e idea to outsource HR efforts means contracting with
an outside service provider to handle some or all personnel-
related tasks; it can cover anything from payroll and
b a c k o f f i c e
Helping hands
Why more small manufacturers are building business with the help of outsourced hr
By Teri Barr
"There is a lot
to know and
to keep up
on in the HR
profession, and
one person can't
know it all."
– Margie Harvey,
Silver Star
Brands human
resources vice
president and
Wisconsin SHRM
director
