All HR Services (A-Z)

OperationsInc offers a wide range of human resources related services designed to provide critical support and expert guidance while filling any short or long-term gaps within y our organization's HR function.

ACA COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING SERVICES

OperationsInc’s seasoned experts help your businesses comply with the Affordable Care Act, ensuring that you are appropriately administering benefits to employees while meeting ACA compliance standards. We can handle all your ACA needs, whether you need to establish an ACA strategy, address gaps, audit your current practices, or prepare and file Forms 1094/1095 to the IRS.

ACQUISITION DUE DILIGENCE - HR REVIEW & ASSESSMENTS

OperationsInc can provide a full human resources infrastructure review of your target acquisition to assess HR related risk, verify compliance with Federal and State Law, and measure the existence and effectiveness of policies and systems. The resulting report will outline the target’s level of HR related risk and potential liabilities.

BUILDING AND MANAGING REMOTE WORK PROGRAMS

More and more employers are offering flexible work arrangements, the most popular of which continues to be remote work options. OperationsInc can provide your firm with the insight and expertise needed to build a successful remote work plan without compromising company performance.

BUSINESS RESPONSE & HR CRISIS MANAGEMENT

This critical, strategic guidance and support will help your organization navigate business and HR complexities tied to a crisis like the Coronavirus outbreak. We can help you plan a crisis response, navigate new legislation, answer complex situational questions, and tackle the short and long-term HR obstacles associated with the impact of any crisis.

COMPENSATION PROGRAMS - EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

Our team can assist your organization effectively communicate compensation packages to employees at their time of hire or during any compensation related change event. This could include promotions, new plan rollouts, merit increases, or the introduction of new plan components.

COMPANY CULTURE & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

High levels of employee engagement and a healthy workplace culture are critical to the success of any organization. We can assess the current behaviors and attitudes of your team, measure the workplace climate, and put the appropriate measures in place to improve engagement and company culture.

COMPENSATION STRATEGY & PLAN DESIGN

Our expert team can develop an effective and sustainable compensation strategy designed to attract and retain talent, motivate teams, and maintain a competitive edge in your market.

CUSTOM SALARY SURVEYS

We can develop and execute a custom salary survey on behalf of your organization, resulting in the independent and expert data needed to gauge your compensation strategy against your competitors and the overall marketplace.

DAILY HR ADMIN

Our team can manage your daily human resources functions on an ongoing basis. If your business is experiencing gaps in your HR function our team can immediately step in to help. We have several layers of backup in place to ensure your employees continued to be supported and HR compliance standards continue to be met during this period of uncertainty.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Employee benefits administration can be a tedious responsibility, and many organizations prefer not to dedicate headcount to managing this function. We can serve as your full-service employee benefits administrator, acting as a liaison between you, your vendor(s), and your employees.

EMPLOYEE FILE MANAGEMENT

The management of employee information is one of the most challenging areas of HR administration. Several Federal and State agencies dictate how employee data is stored and managed, making it one of the most cumbersome yet timely tasks within HR. OperationsInc and our team of HR professionals will physically store, manage, and organize your employee files either at your own offices or within our secure Norwalk, CT facility.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

An Employee Handbook provides clearly established guidelines and rules for your organization, designed to ensure consistency in practice and limit liability. We can craft a Handbook for your business that reflects your company culture while meeting all federal, state, and local compliance standards.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

This service provides your organization with a dedicated employee leave manager and administrator to supply comprehensive support and guidance while managing the full employee leave lifecycle. The scope of work performed could range from compliance and request processing to managing leave tracking and insurance carrier communications.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS

The efforts your organization makes to ensure a positive employee-employer relationship are absolutely critical to providing a positive employee experience and retaining top talent. Strong employee relations also contributes to high levels of employee productivity, morale, and overall company performance.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING ASSESSMENT & PLANNING SERVICES

OperationsInc can complete a thorough review of your firm's current learning and development plan, assess overall employee training needs, and craft a go forward corporate learning strategy. After our initial assessment is completed, OperationsInc will deliver a written report outlining our findings and recommendations, training course and content recommendations, options for training delivery, and strategies for connecting training and development initiatives between departments and divisions.

EXIT INTERVIEW SERVICES

Exit interviews can provide critical intelligence as to why employees are leaving your organization while helping shape retention strategies. Our team can develop an exit interview program for your business, execute the interviews on your behalf, and provide data and reporting tied to information acquired during the exit interview.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) COMPLIANCE AUDIT

Our FLSA Audits review the position classifications you have currently in place and provide a comprehensive assessment of identified roles, functions, and classifications as related to compliance with the FLSA as well as adherence to state or local pay practice legislation.

HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION SERVICES

Our team can provide third-party, unbiased profession investigations as they relate to hostile work environments, sexual harassment and more. Our team will conduct the full investigation, document the results, and offer guidance and counseling to all affected parties.

HUMAN RESOURCES COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICES ASSESSMENTS

As your business grows, it's critical to ensure your existing HR functions are in place and to address future HR needs for your company. An HR Assessment can provide you with the insight you need to ensure your human resources function is complete, efficient, and meeting or exceeding compliance standards. The information you learn from such a review can identify gaps and areas for improvement related to your processes, policies, and overall HR practices.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS FOR LARGE BUSINESSES

As your business grows, it's critical to ensure your existing HR functions are in place and to address future HR needs for your company. Our team can conduct an assessment of your existing HR practices and current and future HR needs to develop a recommendation for your ideal HR structure.

HR COMPLIANCE

Staying on top of ever-changing employment laws and regulations can be extremely challenging for any business, especially those with employees in more than one location. We can provide the expert guidance your organization needs to successfully navigate, track, and maintain compliance with all U.S. employer regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

I-9 AUDIT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES

OperationsInc can conduct a comprehensive review of your firm's I-9 collection and storage practices. The two-stage process will also include remediation to address any issues which may be identified during the audit period. We will document the findings of the audit and present to the client along with an outline for next steps for remediation. As compliance and best practices breaches are identified, we will move forward at the direction of the client to resolve these issues.

INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT & HR CONTINUITY

Any disruption to your HR team can create gaps in your HR function should a critical team member become unable to work. Whether these absences are planned or unplanned, we can provide the short-term support your business needs to ensure employees continue to be supported and HR compliance standards continue to be met, with support provided designed to meet the precise needs of your organization.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN & TRAINING

Our team offers a complete range of services to help your organization establish a successful and legally compliant Internship Program, from program development and design, to training your team on how to best select and manage an intern resource. We can teach your team the best practices and methodologies for intern candidate sourcing and selection, and successful Internship Program management.

LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

Employment law is fast moving, and it can be incredibly difficult for employers to keep track of all of the compliance standards and regulations they are obliged to follow (especially for employers with employees in multiple locations). Our team can help those responsible for your HR function track changes to legislation, create company policies to reflect new regulations, and ensure that you are aware of changing employment law requirements.

LABOR LAW POSTERS

The Department of Labor mandates on both a Federal and State level that employers display product and service offerings for employees to view. Our team will work with you and your staff to find a suitable and compliant location to post such critical information throughout your office location(s).

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Our suite of Leadership Development Services are designed with both existing and new members of management in mind. In order for businesses to be successful in today’s economic climate, it is essential to have effective leadership in place.

MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT & CONSULTATION

This assessment offers a professional, non-biased, third party review of your organization’s multigenerational challenges and current workplace environment. We also provide actionable steps to increase engagement across all generations represented in today’s workplace, enabling employees to work more cohesively and productively together.

NEW HIRE ONBOARDING

Our team can develop and roll out a process that properly welcomes, integrates, educates, and assimilates each new hire into the organization while collecting all critical new hire documentation. Our HR consultants will ensure that your firm is taking all of the necessary, strategic steps from the point of extending your offer of employment through the end of the first 90 days, resulting in a more completely integrated new hire and higher employee retention rates.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We help small and large businesses assess (or re-assess) existing organizational structures while providing the tools needed to improve work efficiencies and cohesiveness, increase effectiveness, and ensure the future success of your organization. With our Organizational Development Services, we will provide recommendations of specific areas where changes can be implemented, giving you the tools to better plan for future hires, increase the effectiveness of those currently on your staff, and ensure the successful future of your organization as a whole.

OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES

Our one-on-one outplacement services provide both career coaching and counseling to displaced employees, enabling them to successfully launch and execute their new job search. The training and guidance provided is customized to meet the specific support needs of the individual, but is driven by the budgetary demands of your business.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Performance management programs and processes provide employees with formalized feedback, set performance standards, and inform employee growth and compensation decisions. Our team can help you design, enhance, and / or roll out an effective performance management program that drives behavioral change and increased performance aligned with overall company objectives, goals, and priorities.

REDUCTIONS IN FORCE

Reductions in force (RIFs) are extremely difficult events which require careful planning and execution to avoid liability and risk. We can help you create a downsizing plan, prepare communications, provide employee support and resources, and simultaneously execute separation meetings on an individualized in-person or remote basis.

REMOTE WORK TEAM ASSESSMENTS & OPTIMIZATION SERVICES

Our Remote Work Team Assessments are designed to optimize your organization's remote work program to improve productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall company output. Through a combination of client interviews, employee surveys, policy review, and corporate reporting and metrics, our team will collect the information necessary to review and assess and provide a comprehensive report.

RETURN TO OFFICE - ASSESSMENTS, PLANNING & STRATEGIC GUIDANCE

Remote work arrangements will continue to be used as a critical business continuity tool for the foreseeable future. This assessment will ensure that your organization's remote work programs are optimized to be as effective as possible.

SALARY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Our Salary Administration Services, also referred to as Base Pay Administration, provides the framework for compensation initiatives through competitive benchmarking, salary structure development, and documentation.

SALARY BENCHMARKING

Benchmarking a position's salary against the market can help guide and inform your overall compensation strategy and ensure pay levels attract and retain the talent your organization needs to be successful. Our team uses top data resources, as well as our own internal knowledge of the marketplace, to provide organizations with the information necessary to be confident that compensation plans are in line with those of your competitors. We also provide the independent, expert voice needed to validate compensation-related decisions.

SALES COMPENSATION PLANS - ANALYSIS & DESIGN

We can help you develop Short Term Incentive Plans (also known as STIPs) that will attract and retain talent while incentivizing employees to meet goals and improve year-round performance. We can also help you roll out Long Term Incentive Plans (also known as LTIPs) designed to improve long term employee performance and retention by rewarding key employees for meeting the company's strategic goals and objectives.

SENIOR STRATEGIC HR SUPPORT

We can provide you with an on-demand, strategic, C-level consultant to be tapped as you see fit and serving as an HR Business Partner for your organization. This dedicated resource will also provide the market perspective you need to understand what other organizations like yours are doing to manage through certain HR issues or events.

SHORT & LONG TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

We can help you develop Short Term Incentive Plans (also known as STIPs) that will attract and retain talent while incentivizing employees to meet goals and improve year-round performance. We can also help you roll out Long Term Incentive Plans (also known as LTIPs) designed to improve long term employee performance and retention by rewarding key employees for meeting the company's strategic goals and objectives.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

These services are designed to help facilitate better communication, motivate employees, develop problem-solving skills, and educate the team on how to work together to obtain results. Modules and exercises can focus on group problem solving, team effectiveness, personality assessments, and team communication.

TERMINATION SERVICES

Terminating an employee can represent varying levels of liability for any organization. Each action you take from decision to communication represents opportunities for mistakes to occur, and missteps could lead to business disruption, additional costs, and possible lawsuits. Our team can provide you with expert guidance to help you plan and execute this critical but delicate task while also managing liability.

TOTAL REWARDS - ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENTS

We can review your compensation packages and offerings in their entirety, evaluating and assessing your total rewards and compensation plan strategies against the market. This can include a review of salaries, bonuses, benefits, perks, access to development opportunities, etc.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION - EMPLOYEE CONCERN HOTLINE SERVICES

This service provides an unbiased, third-party resource where your employees can report incidents of sexual harassment, hostile work environments, discrimination, and ethics violations or concerns that they experience themselves or as a bystander.

YEAR-END SUPPORT

The end of the year can be overwhelming for any HR team. Let us do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what’s ahead for your business. Whether you need help with a single project or want us to manage your entire year-end checklist, OperationsInc specialists offer expert services and support.