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Human Resources Consulting
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How We Help with Human Resources Consulting
If you need assistance with any aspect of human resources, we’ve got your back. Purple Ink’s HR consultants leverage their experience to support your organization with your people – and organization – focused challenges and initiatives. The term “HR consulting” covers a lot of ground, and we can help with areas of human resources way beyond what’s listed below. Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask us if we can be a resource for your specific HR goals.
Our Consulting Services
HR Assessments
Our HR assessment takes an objective look at everything from compliance to talent and compensation, then provides a detailed report highlighting what’s working and where to focus next.
HR On Call
A Purple Ink human resources consultant is available on demand to support special projects and provide trusted, best-practice HR guidance.
Employee Engagement
Purple Ink’s experienced HR consulting team creates customized employee engagement programs that strengthen teams, improve performance, and support organizational success.
Compensation
We use employer-reported data to deliver accurate benchmarking, equity analysis, and compensation strategies that support your goals.
Investigations
Purple Ink delivers objective, confidential workplace investigations with a clear plan, thorough documentation, and credible outcomes.
Succession Planning
We help organizations plan for leadership transitions by identifying critical roles, assessing talent pipelines, and preparing employees for future success.
Inclusion and Belonging
Our human resources experts provide practical guidance, document and policy reviews, and resources to help ensure your programs and practices are equitable, inclusive, and effective.
HRIS Implementation and Optimization
From selection to implementation, we help you choose and use an HRIS that fits your organization and supports smarter HR work.
HR Health Check
How are your HR processes performing?
Human resources departments are constantly kept busy with compliance, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, and more. Staying up to date and efficient in all these areas can take a lot of time and effort!
Get a pulse on how your HR efforts are going by taking our short HR health check quiz.
See What Our Clients Are Saying
Anna Kantzavelos, Nora Apothecary
Purple Ink [was] very helpful in editing our outdated employee handbook and giving us suggestions on what to include and what to remove. They addressed our questions and suggestions in a timely manner during the edit, and had great communication throughout the process.
Sue Miller, Bill Estes Ford
Purple Ink helped conduct much needed manager training on performance management in preparation for [our] first annual employee evaluations. They also assisted with a very large job description project, and with their help we were able to create and finalize over 65 job descriptions. Our employees responded so positively to these initiatives, and thanks to the help of Purple Ink, we were voted to the top workplaces list by the Indianapolis Star for the first time.
Brian Copes, HVAF of Indiana, Inc.
I appreciated the detailed response and the candid recommendations contained in the assessment. [Purple Ink] made a lasting positive impression and I look forward to partnering in ways large and small as we move forward. This assessment provides many opportunities for us to improve and expand and [we] are shaping a long-term trajectory for our HR department to best serve and support our workforce and this agency.
Google Review
Purple Ink has done an incredible job helping with our HR needs! They are professional and meticulous in all their efforts. We could not be happier with their work on our behalf!
Google Review
Purple Ink is the best. If you want the best advice, work with Purple Ink! If you want to be the best organization possible for your staff, work with Purple Ink! They are experts who give simple, timely, and impactful support.
Celia Yeo, Best Equipment and Welding
We have a strong partnership with Purple Ink because they are trusted advisors who go beyond just being consultants in meeting our immediate needs. They demonstrate by their actions and mindset that they are truly invested in our success.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
You may benefit from HR consulting support if you’re tackling projects such as:
- Updating employee handbooks, policies, or procedures
- Overhauling onboarding programs
- Reviewing compensation structures
- Addressing compliance concerns
- Implementing new HR processes or programs
An HR consultant can bring additional capacity, specialized expertise, and an objective outside perspective to help move important initiatives forward. This allows your team to stay focused on supporting employees and running the business while knowing the project is in experienced hands.
Common areas where we provide support include:
- Recruiting, job descriptions, hiring processes, and onboarding
- Employee relations and workplace concerns
- Performance management and accountability
- HR compliance and policy development
- Employee handbooks and organizational structure
- Leadership coaching and team development
- Succession planning and workforce planning
- Upskilling and reskilling employees to meet future needs
Many clients come to us with a specific HR project or challenge, and as we learn more about their organization, we often uncover additional opportunities that can strengthen the success of that initiative. Our role is to provide practical solutions, expert guidance, and an outside perspective that helps organizations build strong people practices and a better employee experience.
Our role is to complement and strengthen your existing resources by providing additional capacity, specialized expertise, or support for specific projects. Depending on your organization, that may mean partnering with a large HR team, supporting leaders who handle HR responsibilities alongside other duties, or providing expertise for a particular initiative.
We understand that HR teams are often balancing competing priorities and responding to the needs of employees across the organization. That’s where we can help. Whether you need an extra set of hands for a major project, a sounding board for strategic planning, or expertise in a specialized area, we work alongside your team to help move important work forward.
HR consulting is usually focused on a specific project, challenge, or outcome. For example, an organization might engage a consultant to update its employee handbook, review compensation practices, redesign onboarding, or provide guidance on a particular HR issue. The engagement is often centered around completing a defined body of work.
Fractional HR support is generally a more ongoing partnership. A fractional HR professional becomes an extension of your team, providing consistent support over time. That support might last a few months during a leave of absence or organizational transition, or it could continue for years as your HR needs evolve.
There is often some overlap between the two. A fractional HR partner may help lead important projects, while a consulting engagement can uncover opportunities for longer-term support. The best fit depends on your goals, timeline, and the level of ongoing HR involvement your organization needs.
If you’re unsure which approach makes the most sense, we can help assess your situation and recommend a solution that aligns with your organization’s needs.
Whether you’re looking for support with a single HR project or a broader people strategy, you’ll receive practical guidance, clear communication, and a collaborative partnership throughout the engagement. We work alongside your team to understand the root causes of challenges and identify solutions that fit your culture and workforce.
Our goal is to provide recommendations that are realistic, actionable, and designed to work in the real world, not just on paper. By combining HR expertise with a deep understanding of your organization’s needs, we help create solutions that drive meaningful results for your people and your business.
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