When does a monthly HR subscription cost less than building your own HR department, and when doesn't it?
Every business owner asks this as the team grows: do I hire an HR officer, or hand it to a specialist firm?
The real cost of in-house HR
An employee costs more than a salary. There is GOSI, medical insurance, leave and end-of-service benefits, plus the systems and subscriptions they need to do the job. And one person rarely masters payroll, compliance, recruitment and development all at once.
What outsourcing gives you
- A specialist team instead of one person, with an expert for each area
- A fixed monthly cost you know in advance
- Continuity that doesn't depend on one person's leave or resignation
- A compliance check on every decision before it is made
When you need someone in-house
Once headcount grows large and day-to-day contact with staff becomes constant, an in-house person helps. Even then, they can work alongside an external partner who runs operations and compliance.
Start with a quick estimate
Use the package calculator to see the monthly cost for your headcount and compare it with your hiring costs.
Not sure which package fits?
Book a short consultation and we'll recommend the right scope for your company.
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