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Outsourced and Fractional HR
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How We Help with Outsourced and Fractional HR
When you outsource HR to Purple Ink, we operate as a member of your organization and can handle some or all your HR functions. And you don’t just get one HR expert. Our outsourced consultants have access to our full team as a resource, meaning you can benefit from a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise.
Our Outsourcing Services
HR Support
Think of us as your HR team. Purple Ink provides flexible support, from on-site partnership to on-call guidance, with seamless transition support as your team grows.
Recruiting Support
When hiring demand spikes, Purple Ink helps you keep pace. From short-term boosts to ongoing support, we work within your systems as an extension of your team to fill open roles efficiently.
HR Project Support
When your team is stretched thin, Purple Ink can take on your HR projects. We handle the details and keep things moving, so you can focus on what matters most.
Temporary Coverage
Need coverage while an HR team member is on leave? Purple Ink fills in as part of your HR team, keeping operations on track and helping your employee transition back with ease.
HR Strategy & Staffing Evaluation
Ready to build your HR team but not sure where to start? Purple Ink fills your HR function temporarily, assesses your needs, defines the right structure and competencies, and supports you through hiring and onboarding.
See What Our Clients Are Saying
Monique Charlebois, Morales Group Staffing
Purple Ink…stayed with us for three months while we were in [the process] of finding a new person. It took a huge weight off of me. It was just me and the HR Manager at the time, and it was a little intimidating as to how I was going to be able to keep up with everything and make sure that nothing was being dropped. Having Purple Ink working alongside me and picking up right where someone else left off and adapting to our culture was just great.
Google Review
In my role as HR Director, I have trusted Purple Ink with various projects to support our organization’s needs. One of their team members filled in a critical role that was vacant in my department. Peggy jumped right in, learned our business and helped us meet our hiring goals. Her colleague Stacy assisted us with this goal as well. Both brought their “A” game to us and were exactly who we needed!
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
At Purple Ink, we think of fractional HR as becoming an extension of your team. We take the time to learn your culture, understand your people, and speak your language so that employees experience seamless, consistent support. Our goal is to integrate into your organization in a way that feels natural and aligned with how you operate.
Because every organization is different, we tailor our approach to your specific needs. Whether you need a few hours of support each month, an experienced HR partner during a period of growth, or help navigating a complex challenge, fractional or outsourced HR provides access to the right level of expertise and support.
The best time to engage HR support is before an urgent issue arises. Growing organizations frequently benefit from having an experienced HR professional who can provide guidance, build processes, support employees, and help leaders navigate people-related decisions as they scale.
Fractional HR can also be valuable when you need specialized expertise without hiring a full-time HR leader. Whether you need ongoing support, help with a specific initiative, or someone to strengthen your HR function, a fractional HR partner can add capacity and fill gaps you may not even realize exist.
HR functions we can support include (but are not limited to!):
- Employee relations, coaching, and mentoring
- Performance reviews and performance documentation
- Job descriptions and FLSA compliance
- Workplace investigations and HR documentation
- Terminations, exit interviews, unemployment claims, and related documentation
- Employee onboarding and orientation
- Recruiting
- Compliance with FMLA, ADA, I-9 requirements, and other employment regulations
- Benefits administration and support
- Compensation strategy, pay practices, and total rewards programs
- HR department structure and workforce planning
- HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
Depending on your needs, that support might include:
- A dedicated day each week or month
- A set number of hours each month
- Support for specific HR functions or projects
- Interim HR leadership during a period of transition
- Ongoing strategic and day-to-day HR guidance
Throughout the engagement, we provide consistent, reliable HR support and work alongside your leaders, managers, and employees as an extension of your team. Whether we’re supporting an existing HR department or serving as your primary HR resource, our focus is on helping create strong people practices that support your organization’s goals.
One of the biggest advantages of fractional HR is its flexibility. As your organization grows, experiences seasonal demands, or faces new challenges, the scope of support can evolve right along with it. You may need more hands-on assistance during a busy period and less support at other times. We’ll adjust the engagement to meet your needs so you always have the right level of HR expertise and capacity.
Many companies engage fractional HR during a transitional period, such as covering a leave of absence, filling a gap while recruiting for an HR role, or building stronger HR processes before bringing someone in-house. It can also be a practical option for growing organizations that have reached the point where they need HR support but aren’t ready for a full-time hire.
Another advantage is the breadth of expertise fractional HR can provide. A single fractional HR partner may support executive-level HR strategy, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations. For many organizations, that means gaining access to a wider range of knowledge and experience than they might find in a single full-time role.
At Purple Ink, our support is designed to flex with your needs. We can provide strategic leadership, hands-on HR support, or a combination of both. As your organization grows, we help assess what level of HR support makes the most sense and can even help prepare your team for a future full-time HR hire.
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