"Human Resource Outsourcing" - A critical Job

What is the best thing about a company? It’s the most obvious answer, isn’t it? No, not its machines or the furniture. It’s the people of course! But, they want to work in a pulsating and thriving environment, have you ever known any  of your employees to be excited about the newest rules, guidelines or policies rolled out, no, right. But then again that’s the HR department’s job or is it? How about cutting them some slack and handing over the labour work to an HR outsourcing company. It’s a good plan isn’t it?

HR outsourcing is a critical job because the HR manager has to off load certain responsibilities to be a more effective team player. The reason for outsourcing needs to be clear from the beginning; determine the period of outsourcing. Create a site map that defines your goals for outsourcing and who will handle the outsourcing. Within this framework of outsourcing companies outsource certain HR and recruitment tasks to enable them to function better.

Why is Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) necessary?

HR outsourcing is a process wherein, a company assigns certain human resources tasks to an external supplier to execute HR processes that were previously administered in-house.

A HR outsourcing company facilitates recruitment by screening potential employees, navigating government regulations and employment laws and other activities required to perform as directed by the employer’s firm.  Within the framework of an HR outsourcing company, the employer has access to experts that makes the task of choosing the best, easier. This is one of the main reasons why companies turn to HR outsourcing companies. Companies outsource certain tasks such as payroll administration, government compliances, employee benefits, employer liability managements and many other tasks that aren’t part of the core responsibilities.

Another aspect of HRO is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), wherein, the external supplier facilitates the recruitment of potential candidates from a large talent pool that have the required skill levels that spans from the common denominator- the fresher to the top ranking officer. They sift through the pile and help you retain the best that there is, anywhere your company functions. They blend high tech with high touch, where they bring technology and human interaction together to get the best set of employees, technology makes it cost efficient and improves recruit efficiency and speed.

How these services help companies that employ external suppliers. The HRO’s combine small companies and roll them into a big package. This process helps the companies get better rates and treatment. This offers a wide variety of benefits and facilities to the staff at a much better price. These benefits include- healthcare benefits, retirement services, temporary staffing. With the assistance of a RPO or a HRO companies should project themselves in a positive light. Employers should look at recruiting not as just a component but also important brand building exercise. Creating a positive experience will impact the brand in a positive manner and in turn attract more job seekers towards the company or the brand.

There are many such companies within India that function as recruitment firms and outsourcing companies and Acreaty Management Consultant (P) Ltd. being one of the leading one with over 14years of expertise.