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Outsourced HR

Outsourced HR & People Operations for Hospitality

A dedicated team, without having to build it in-house.

Get ongoing leadership and support from an experienced hospitality HR team that works alongside your business. We provide ongoing support across payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and people strategy, helping you manage your people without the cost and complexity of building a full HR department.

Whether you need ongoing HR administration, payroll and benefits support, employee relations guidance, or strategic HR leadership, our team can provide the level of support your business needs.

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I highly recommend Empowered Hospitality for an expanding hospitality business.... If you’re looking for a hospitality consulting partner that you can trust and collaborate with, Empowered Hospitality is a great choice.

—Brie Venuti

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EH has been terrific, professional, and always responsive—helping us build and expand the right HR policies and systems across our company. I would highly recommend them for any organization.

—Rishiv K

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How We Work Together

A Dedicated HR Team

Get an experienced team that works alongside your leadership and becomes an extension of your business.

Ongoing HR Leadership & Support

From day-to-day HR needs to long-term people strategy, we're here to support your business as it grows.

Built Around Your Business

Get the level of HR support you need without having to build, manage, and staff an in-house HR department.

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Areas We Support

From day-to-day HR needs to long-term people strategy, our outsourced HR team works alongside your business to manage the people function and help you build a stronger, more effective workplace.

  • HR Leadership and Strategy
  • Employee Relations and Performance Management
  • HR Administration and Operations
  • Payroll and Benefits Administration
  • Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Employee Onboarding and Training
  • Policies, Handbooks, and HR Documentation
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Dedicated HR Partner

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Day-to-Day Support

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Strategic Guidance

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Scalable Support

Your HR Team, Without Building One In-House

Need ongoing HR support? Need experienced HR leadership without building a full internal team? We're here to help. Our outsourced HR and People Operations support gives you access to a dedicated team of experienced HR professionals who work alongside your leadership team and become an extension of your business.

Let’s Build a Smarter People Strategy

If you’re looking for outsourced hospitality HR support, restaurant executive search, payroll support, fractional HR leadership, hourly recruiting help, or anything in between, we’re ready to help. Let’s talk about your people!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an outsourced HR team do?

An outsourced HR team can support the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll and benefits administration, training, and HR strategy. The scope of support is tailored to your organization's needs.

Is outsourced HR a good fit for my business?

Outsourced HR can be a good fit for businesses that need more HR support than their current team can provide, don't have a dedicated HR department, or want access to experienced HR leadership without adding significant full-time headcount. It's also a strong option for growing businesses that need their HR function to scale alongside the organization.

Can outsourced HR replace an internal HR team?

In some organizations, yes. Our team can function as your primary HR resource and manage a broad range of HR responsibilities. In other businesses, we work alongside an existing HR team to provide additional capacity, specialized expertise, or strategic leadership.

How is outsourced HR different from on-demand HR support?

Outsourced HR provides ongoing, comprehensive support and functions as an extension of your internal team. On-demand HR support is designed for businesses that need help with specific questions or situations as they arise. If you need a consistent HR partner managing your people function, outsourced HR may be the better fit.

How is outsourced HR different from project-based HR support?

Project-based HR support is focused on a specific initiative with a defined scope, timeline, and deliverables. Outsourced HR is an ongoing partnership that provides continuous support across your organization's HR needs.

What size businesses benefit from outsourced HR?

Businesses of many sizes can benefit from outsourced HR, particularly growing hospitality organizations that need experienced HR support but aren't ready to build a large internal HR department. We tailor the level of support to your organization's size, structure, and needs.

Can you manage day-to-day HR while also providing strategic guidance?

Yes. That's one of the key benefits of an outsourced HR partnership. Our team can handle day-to-day HR needs while also helping leadership develop people strategies, improve processes, manage organizational change, and plan for future growth.

Can outsourced HR help with payroll and benefits?

Yes. Depending on your engagement, our team can support payroll and benefits administration, help improve HR processes, and provide guidance around the systems and practices that support your employees.

How much does outsourced HR cost?

The cost of outsourced HR depends on the size of your organization, the level of support needed, and the scope of services. We build each engagement around your specific needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Contact us to discuss your organization and we'll recommend an approach that fits your goals.

How do we get started with outsourced HR?

We start by learning about your organization, current HR structure, challenges, and goals. From there, we'll identify where your business needs support, recommend an approach, and develop a partnership designed around your priorities. The goal is to make the transition to outsourced HR as seamless as possible.