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In-house HR hire or an operations partner?

The question we hear most from 10–40 employee companies: do we hire someone for HR, or work with a partner who holds the file? The answer depends on the actual volume of work, not the headcount.

When an in-house hire fits better

  • Continuous daily workload that justifies a full-time role
  • A need for constant on-site presence and direct employee contact
  • Fast hiring expansion planned in the coming months

When a partner fits better

  • Work that is recurring and monthly rather than daily
  • A need for discipline on dates and records more than an extra headcount
  • Continuity that does not break with one person's leave or resignation
  • A file that needs organising from scratch before hiring makes sense

What actually changes

The bigger difference is not cost alone — it is continuity and institutional memory. One employee takes what they know when they leave; an organised file and a documented log stay with the company.

Frequently asked questions

Can we do both?
Yes. Some companies start with a partner to organise the file, then hire later onto an organised base instead of starting from zero.
Do you publish fixed prices?
Pricing depends on the agreed scope, and there is no separate setup fee for the monthly subscription. We agree the scope first.

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