Why your HR team need an MSP
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Across the world, workforce planning and recruitment is getting
increasingly complex. And every day, more firms are turning to contingent
workers to plug the gaps in skills and experience. The burden of this extra
work falls squarely on the Human Resources (HR) team.
The rise of the contingent workforce is not a passing trend; it’s
simply the way the market operates now. The flexibility is great for
organisations flexing to meet changing demands. But with changing contracts and
workers moving around a lot, this uncertainty can bring greater complexity and stress
for your HR department.
But there might be a better way. Working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) can provide a host of benefits – and make you popular with the
HR team.
Win back time and resources
We speak to HR teams a lot. And we know they’re often on the back foot,
with their days taken up by reactive work. An MSP partner can help free up
their time and create space for more proactive workforce planning. With an MSP
handling most of the sourcing of candidates and automating the paperwork, HR
can spend their time on more productive tasks.
There are also considerable cost efficiencies. The HR team are no
longer spending hours hunting down candidates. The administrators are no longer
sifting through a stack of unsuitable CVs. And the hiring manager doesn’t need
to make time for so many interviews. All that time that was spent on
inefficient hiring processes? Now it goes back into doing the work that really
matters.
Work with technology that fits your business
By working with an MSP, you can get the latest technology in one
agreement – great for improving efficiency while avoiding inflated costs. For
example, we offer a range of technology solutions that cover everything from
the simplest needs to a full-scale enterprise model that can manage sites
across multiple countries.
Whichever package you choose has the most up-to-date and user-friendly
software included. And we can make adjustments to fit your needs. It’s far more
cost-effective than many MSPs who provide a base-level that can get pricey if
you want to scale up to the top level – and you may end up paying for services
you don’t need.
Move quick with workforce planning
In the world of contingent workforces, things can move fast. You don’t
want to get blindsided by losing resources mid-project or discovering you’ve
not met regulatory requirements. Working with an MSP lets your HR team put
effective planning in place to mitigate against any potential issues.
This approach also helps you retain skilled workers within large
projects with many companies. For example, if the business running one part of
the project no longer has need for a skilled worker, they can be moved over to
another part of the project. This is much faster than going out to market to
find a replacement. The project continues moving forward and there’s less admin
for HR.
Tap into industry expertise
Hiring contingent workers can get complicated fast, especially if
you’re working with multiple sites across borders. It’s not up to your HR team
to be prepared for every permutation. But your MSP can be ready for anything.
Having worked across industries for a long time, we have a depth and
breadth of knowledge that you just can’t hire in-house. It means you can be
confident that you’re getting the sharpest insight, market knowledge and
recruiting skills.
Go global
MSPs operate on a global scale that’s rarely feasible for HR
departments. Crucial when it comes to attracting the very best talent across
different regions. We have the inside track on compliance, legislation and
other administrative requirements in different areas – even making sure you’re
aware of any cultural norms or infrastructure challenges.
We know the issues you’ll face when transferring workers to
projects in different countries, which can vary considerably depending on the
areas involved. Ultimately, our global knowledge provides your HR function with
dexterity – allowing you to find the best talent and use it as required.
Ready
to make more of your HR team? Talk to us about your options.