BEING A HR DEPARTMENT OF ONE
There used to be a rule of thumb in HR, when it came to the ratio of human resource professionals to employees. One HR person for every 100 employees was the norm. However, what wasn’t specified is the actual amount of work or responsibilities the HR person must handle for these 100 employees.
In a perfect world, the 1:100 ratio works well. In a perfect world, there is little turnover, someone else does the payroll, and the HR person isn’t also the assistant for the executive team. But we live in the real world and there are many HR Departments of One out there, doing all of the jobs and doing them well. Some may have 40 employees; some may have 150. How are they doing it? Let’s have a look.
The successful HR Department of One always has the following:
- Organizational skills
- Support from the executive and managerial teams
- Ability to delegate some of the work
- Autonomy to make decisions
- A budget
- An insurance / benefits broker who does some heavy lifting
- A solid human resources information system (HRIS)
- A separate person for payroll or good payroll software
- Someone to perform checks and balances with them
- A reliable resource for providing them with answers / information, legal updates and training
- Ability to take time off
- A support person or colleagues — whether at work or in an outside network
If any one of these items are missing, it makes the job more difficult. Take away two or more, and it starts to become stressful.
Nevada Association of Employers is here to support solo HR Departments. Whether you need to verify how to administer FMLA leave, talk through an issue, take some classes to gain knowledge or get your recertification credits, or need help writing that Affirmative Action Plan, we are here.
Join us on January 29, 2021 for our webinar on How to be a Successful HR Department of One. And if you’re not already a member, join to have the support you need, at any time.
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Workplace compliance and HR administration
Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) has compiled a collection of commonly used HR forms, checklists, policies, and employer guides to help Nevada businesses manage workplace compliance and HR administration.
Whether you are looking for an employment application, employee file checklist, payroll deduction form, performance appraisal form, or FLSA exemption worksheet, NAE provides resources designed to support employers with day-to-day HR operations.
These tools help employers maintain consistent documentation practices and ensure workplace policies align with federal and Nevada employment regulations.
Employers who need additional guidance on HR compliance may also benefit from services such as HR Hotline support or professional HR audits, which help identify potential compliance gaps before they become legal issues.
Access HR Forms Through the Member Portal
NAE members can access these HR resources through the Member Portal (login required). The portal includes downloadable HR forms, customizable policies, and other templates that help employers manage employee documentation and HR procedures efficiently.
These resources are designed to work alongside other NAE compliance tools, including the HR Compliance Checklist and Employee Handbook Review services that help employers maintain legally compliant workplace policies.
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Need a Form or Resource Not Listed?
If you don’t see the HR resource you need, NAE’s HR professionals and employment law attorneys are available to help.
Members can request guidance or customized resources through services such as Legal Hotline or employment legal services, which provide expert advice on workplace compliance and HR documentation.
Contact Nevada Association of Employers to speak with our team about your HR needs.
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