HR Start Up

Starting an HR department can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned HR professional. For Small Business owners, the task can be overwhelming. There are some basic concepts that need to be considered for any company looking to start an HR department.

Complete Concepts Consulting has compiled a list of items to be considered as you embark on the journey of HR Start Up. This checklist is meant to be a reference point as you begin to put all the pieces together.

HR Start Up Checklist

Define Company Expectation for HR Function
• Goals and Objectives
• Department Staffing
• Department Budget
• Organization Chart

Policies & Procedures
• Employee Handbook
• Legal Postings
• Safety Program
• Employee Relations Reporting Process
• Employee Communication

Compliance/Recordkeeping
• Reserve private closed door office space
• Provide lockable filing cabinets
• Utilize password protected computers
• Implement HR Security Program that outlines safeguards for protecting confidential information
• Make sure all files are held in accordance to Federal, State and Local guidelines
• I9’s
• HRIS System

Performance Management
• Performance Evaluations
• Termination Process
• Disciplinary Procedures
• Recognition Program

Employee Classification
• Job Descriptions/qualifications
• Compensation Structure
• Salary Benchmarking
• Exempt vs. Non-Exempt

Employee Benefits
Required
• Social Security
• Unemployment Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation

Optional
• Group Insurance Plan
          o Designs & Coverages
• Voluntary Insurance Products (Life, Vision, STD)
• Time Off Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Employer Premium Contributions

Training
• New employee orientation
• Staff development
• Technical and safety
• Leadership development

Recruiting
• Job announcements
• Selection tools
• Background investigations
• Employment offers

Payroll
• Internal vs. External

About Us:

Complete Concepts Consulting (CCC) is a human resources consulting agency in Chicago, Illinois specializing in small business support for Employment and Labor Law Compliance; Policy and Procedures creation and enforcement; Team Leadership and Employee Training; Recruiting; Strategic Planning; Coaching and Mentoring; Employee Retention; Payroll and Benefits Administration; Performance Management; Compensation Planning; Employee Relations; Efficiency Optimization; Process and System Improvements; Succession Planning; Relationship Management.

info@completeconceptsconsulting.com

(773) 527-1337

We are simplifying HR for Small Business!