Yes, we do get this a lot. Once terms are negotiated, we start the day we have an executed contract.
Termed contracts are in 3, 6 or 12 month options. We can be kept on retainer, or we can bill an hourly rate, if the workload will be light.
No.
We consider factors such as work load, company size, availability for site visits. We estimate what an HR Manager/Director salary would be, and implement a cost structure that would yield a significant savings to your bottom line.
Maybe. They are there to provide help, and if you don't have much work, you may be fine. But the HR Business Partners typically work with at least 50 businesses a time. If you are going to need constant work and major accessibility, that's where we come in. You'll have an entire team supporting you.
Yes, we are a (mostly) virtual , proactive HR department. We do more than just answer questions for you.