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Making the Critical Decision: Outsource HR or Hire In-House?

myHR Partner Team Apr 23, 2025

As small and mid-sized businesses evolve, they inevitably face a pivotal decision that can significantly impact their operational efficiency, company culture, and bottom line: how to structure their HR function. While many business leaders instinctively gravitate toward hiring an in-house HR individual or team, outsourcing HR is a strategic alternative that deserves serious consideration.

Outsourcing is booming and you're likely already leveraging outsourced expertise in areas like IT, accounting, legal, or marketing—recognizing that specialized external partners can deliver significant value. When it comes to HR, however, the decision can feel like it carries additional weight.

This guide was created to help you navigate this consequential decision with clarity and confidence, examining the comprehensive benefits myHR Partner's unique outsourcing model delivers compared to traditional in-house HR solutions. Unlike standard outsourcing providers that offer generic, one-size-fits-all packages, myHR Partner provides a tailored approach that combines the cost efficiency of outsourcing with the personalized attention many believe only comes with in-house staff.

As you review the comparison points that follow, you'll see how myHR Partner transforms the traditional outsourcing equation, offering benefits that go beyond simple cost savings to deliver strategic HR partnership that drives genuine business growth.

Outsourcing HR to myHR Partner versus a Singular In-House HR Employee

Aspect	Outsourcing to myHR Partner	A Singular In-House HR Employee
Cost-effectiveness	Pay only for the services you need today, with no extra overhead costs	High costs of salary, benefits, technology, and, potentially, office space
Expertise	Every member of your myHR Partner team brings their diverse expertise to the table, and you have access to specialists in each area of HR	Risk gaps in your organization's HR knowledge and capabilities
Utilization	Capacity tailored to your current business needs	Risk of under-utilization or resource inefficiency
Scalability	Growth in the future? Facing seasonal fluctuations? We adapt and scale as needed	Struggle to handle a fluctuating workload and complexities
Flexibility	Add services and projects as needed. We adapt quickly to changing needs	Limited by the capacity, experience, and skills of one individual
Objectivity	External, well-rounded perspectives help enhance decision-making	Risk of personal biases influencing decisions nad policies
Continuity	Your designated myHR Partner team and our custom process guides ensures consistent service	With one HR employee you're vulnerable. If they leave or are absent, no one else has knowledge of your HR
Confidentiality	Trusted partner for your employees to turn to and for handling sensitive information	Potential reluctant outreach from employees and internal privacy concerns
Perspective	Broad industry insight from professional experiences, servicing multiple clients, continuous professional development, and ongoing collaboration	Potential narrow view of HR practices based on employee's previous roles, or they may develop one over time
Checks and Balances	Continuous myHR Partner collaboration and ongoing learning to ensure best practices	Limited consultation on impactful decisions
Management Oversight	Your myHR Partner Director manages your HR team, freeing up your time	Requires your time for hiring, onboarding, and managing a new employee
Riskiness of Approach	Increased peace of mind with a partner with a proven track record of 20+ years, including multiple awards, thousands of clients, and a world-class NPS score of 92.	Challenges in finding that perfect organizational fit for your needs, cultures, skill gap, technology, etc.
Technology and Tools	Expertise across a broad range of HRIS, ATS and payroll systems- we have you covered today and in the future	Often limited to a few familiar systems
Compliance	Up to date with changing federal, state, and local laws. Peace of mind is priceless	May struggle to keep pace with rapidly shifting compliance requirements, increasing liability risks

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Our clients consistently report that outsourcing to myHR Partner has been a transformative business decision, providing enterprise-level HR capabilities without enterprise-level costs. We become an extension of your team, aligned with your business goals and responsive to your unique organizational culture.

Ready to elevate your HR function? Contact us today to discover how myHR Partner's tailored outsourcing solutions can help your company not just operate—but truly thrive.

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myHR Partner Team

myHR Partner is the trusted HR services provider for small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. Our team of HR professionals elevate businesses through people, delivering strategic and hands-on HR solutions customized to the clients’ needs.

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