Establishing a new business is an ambitious undertaking that includes human
resources as well as funding, research, marketing plans, competitive analysis,
website design, licensing, real estate, office equipment, telephones, insurance,
legal structure, tax and other vital matters.
The human resource (HR) component alone, encompassing employee selection and
orientation, compensation, payroll, employee records, benefits, familiarity
with employment law, policies and procedures and many other challenges, can
be particularly daunting. For a start-up, effectively handling HR concerns
at the outset can enhance productivity, reduce the risk of litigation and contribute
to a successful beginning.
New companies doing business in the U.S. for the first time may also have
the challenges of immigration processing and records, tax coordination with
home country, relocation, housing assistance, schools for children and language
training.
The Human Resource Department (THRD) can assist you in identifying and implementing
the HR programs that your start-up needs and reviewing your compliance. Our
staff includes experienced professionals who have helped businesses like yours
to take the right initial steps.
Some examples of how THRD can help your business getting started:
Assistance in setting up your hiring process and supporting tools.
Samples
of basic employee agreements (e.g. non-compete agreement).
Sample forms
for HR and payroll administration and assistance in setting up your employee
record keeping.
Development of job descriptions.
Development of basic policies
and preparation of a basic employee handbook customized to your business.
Help
with government compliance, reporting and recordkeeping requirements (e.g.
I-9, new hire reporting Act, HIPPA).
A packet of required workplace postings.
Advisory services to
ensure compliance with workplace laws.
Establishment of competitive compensation
and benefits programs.
Training in core HR skills for your management team.
Experts,
when you need them, to provide consultation in dealing with employee issues.
