HR Unplugged

How to Hire Your Second HR Employee (And Beyond)


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Is it time to scale your HR team? Deciding when and how to scale the HR department can be a delicate task. Who do you hire? What role should your second HR person play? How do you scale in a small or large company?

If these questions are on your mind, then this episode is for you. BambooHR’s Head of HR, Anita Grantham, and HR Business Partner, Vanessa Brulotte, sit down to explore the best practices for making your next HR hire.

They explain why you should always start with a solid strategy that reflects the company’s mission and values, how to decide what type of role to hire for next, and the best ways to scale your team effectively.

Key moments:

  • Why you need a solid strategy to scale your HR team
  • How to decide what type of role to hire for next
  • Why you should consider retention and employee experience in your strategy
  • Why scaling your HR team is good for the overall company
  • How teams should scale
  • Advice for small companies looking to grow their HR teams

Key links:

  • Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
  • Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/
  • Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

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