Historically, Human Resources was (and sometimes still is) regarded as a back-office function, rather than a strategic one. And in the case of many small and mid-sized businesses, the C-suite defines strategy, and then HR is called upon to help execute.

Although the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us now, there’s one part of the crisis that still lives on: the debate over remote work.

As an outsourced HR consultant, I regularly work with small businesses in need of support in Human Resources. Often these businesses are either in a start-up mode or have a small footprint and need part-time, efficient support to move their businesses forward.

Running a team of any size involves a lot of admin. You have to organize payroll, administer benefits, oversee recruitment, and deal with queries from the team—all while ensuring that you stay compliant with labor laws.

Vacancies are currently at a record high, with over 10 million open positions in the United States. As a result, hiring managers are finding it harder than ever to recruit top talent for their teams.

Human resources leaders play a crucial role in every organization.