Small business owners are good at anticipating what’s coming. They plan for the next hire, client and capital investment. What tends to be more complicated than expected is managing employees as the business grows.
“A lot of people think HR is just another hat someone can wear,” said Andrew Sowell, Senior Vice President at Landrum, an HR solutions company that’s been helping businesses grow for over 55 years.
“What starts as a manageable responsibility for one person quickly becomes compliance, employee relations and communication challenges as the business expands.”
HR covers more than most owners realize: hiring, onboarding, benefits, payroll, compliance, retention and the employee experience that keeps teams together.
Sowell said the right path depends on where a business is.
For some, it’s an HR assessment — an outside read on the gaps before they become problems. For others, it’s receiving assistance with finding the right talent for their business. For many, it’s an HR outsourcing partner that takes payroll, benefits and compliance off the plate entirely.
“There isn’t one answer for every business,” Sowell said. “Speaking with an expert helps you find the best approach for your unique situation.”
Landrum’s focus is to meet businesses where they are. From helping to hire a fractional HR leader for a 30-person company to a full HR outsourcing arrangement for a fast-growing Upstate operation, the goal is the same: Get the people element right so leaders can focus on strategy, growth, and customers.
