I regularly feel resistance from the SME world to engage an external HR advisor or a freelance HRM. Let me convince you why you should do it.
The external HR Manager, your co-pilot
The time when the CEO or HR manager had a purely administrative role is long gone. The Human Resources Manager has become the key figure of the company, the bridge builder who ensures that the management and the employees are on the same flight , destination success .
One of the biggest challenges companies face today is attracting new colleagues , keeping good employees on board , but also motivating all team players. Three crucial elements in building a healthy, growing and flourishing company!
Therefore, choose an experienced co-pilot, a real HR expert.
9 Benefits of an External HR Expert or Freelancer:
1. Objective advice
An external HR manager looks at your company with a fresh perspective. He can point out blind spots and solve them with innovative ideas. With experience from various organizations, a freelance HR manager also brings a unique, independent position, making it easier for team members to discuss concerns. This benefits both the organization and the team.
2. Helicopter view
By looking into different kitchens and working on a variety of projects, the freelancer can quickly understand the culture of a new organization. As an outsider, he quickly sees where possible bottlenecks are and how to solve them.
3. Flexible: only where and when needed
The advantage for an SME is that you do not need to hire a full-time employee. You can benefit from the same knowledge and experience of an HR manager from a large company, but only when you need it.
4. Knowledge of entrepreneurship
Freelancers are entrepreneurs themselves, so they understand your goals as a business owner. They know you want to keep costs low, see quick results, and achieve high standards. A freelancer is a true jack-of-all-trades, managing all aspects of their own business—from marketing and administration to accounting and customer service.
You can count on a freelancer to work independently, bringing both expertise and self-direction to the job without the need for extensive guidance.
5. Hands-on knowledge and extensive expertise
A freelancer is a true specialist in the field, who continuously educates himself and stays up to date with the latest trends in the field. Admit it, as a business owner this is hard to match.
6. Knowledge of digital developments
Also in the field of HR, technology is developing rapidly. Freelancers who work for different clients come into contact with a huge range of tools, digital platforms, solutions... This is valuable knowledge that every client can benefit from.
7. Network of professionals
Freelancers often collaborate with a wide network of professionals in their field, such as fellow HR advisors, coaches, employment lawyers, assessment agencies, and professional associations. This network ensures that additional expertise is always within reach.
8. Full focus on the project
An external HR advisor can offer real added value because he can maintain an objective view and, apart from the operational events, can fully focus on HR projects. He maintains full focus on the assigned project.
9. Relatively low costs
At first glance, hiring a freelancer always seems expensive, due to the relatively high hourly rates. But as an employer, you should not forget that you do not have to pay social security contributions, do not have to provide a company car, do not have to pay insurance, ... and also do not have to deal with sick leave or holiday pay. You also only pay for the time actually worked. In the end, that freelancer turns out to be cheap!
Convinced and thinking about hiring an external HR expert? Maybe I am the perfect co-pilot...
Please feel free to contact me and we can discuss your needs.
with wise greatings
Evelyn Neirinck
