Many businesses think their HR teams are a one-stop shop for every possible scenario related to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding in the organization. While we have knowledge about all these things, there may be some situations where another specialist is needed to ensure everything is done correctly and legally. In this episode, we share how we’ve been asked to “walk the line” as HR professionals, and when you should bring in another specialist instead.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Many human resources professionals work as generalists, not specialists. Of course we may be super comfortable with one particular aspect of HR from experience, but some tasks like writing OSHA policies or advising on employment contracts fall outside our responsibilities.
Bringing in a specialist or trained professional for specific aspects of your employment materials or documentation is so important. A reputable HR firm can work with you to figure out who that specialist should be and connect you with contacts who would fit the role.
Even the hiring process for technical roles can warrant bringing in a specialist. We are extremely well-versed in hiring, but for certain roles like “Scrum Master” or “Agile Coach,” we might not understand the skills we’re looking for in a candidate like someone in the field would.
Your Human Resource is the podcast for business owners and managers to learn more about the technical and strategic components of human resources. Hosted by the team behind Core Business Resources HR, a niche HR consulting firm, this podcast is a resource for you to get all your human resources questions answered!
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