Finance glossary
Outsourced HR director: definition, remit and how it works
In one sentence
One external HR director (Outsourced Human Resources Director) is a senior HR professional who works for several companies in parallel, part-time. Also called part-time HR director, this model allows SMEs to access expert HR management without recruiting full-time.
Remit of the outsourced HR director
Recruitment and integration: Definition of job descriptions, management of recruitment processes, onboarding and trial period.
Social relations: Drafting and negotiation of company agreements, coordination of the CSE, management of individual and collective conflicts.
Social compliance: Legal monitoring, GDPR HR compliance, occupational health policy, social risk management.
HR development: Training plans, GPEC/GEPP, remuneration policy, annual interviews.
Payroll and administration: Coordination with the accountant or payroll service provider. The external HR director supervises without directly dealing.
external HR director vs part-time HR director
Both terms designate the same reality. external HR director insists on the fact that the HR function is entrusted externally. Part-time HR director emphasises the way of working: one professional divides their time between several client companies.
At Iter Advisors, our HR director outsourced operate in France and Spain, with particular expertise on cross-border HR issues.
When to call on an external HR director?
10 to 50 employees: One-off need — recruitment, company agreement, first CSE. 1 to 2 days/month.
50 to 150 employees: Recurring need — monthly HR management, compliance, training plans. 4 to 8 days/month.
Rapid growth or crisis situation: Restructuring, hiring surge, M&A. Fixed-term engagement.
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