HR Companies & HR Consultants in Silverhill, AL

Parker Human Resource Services, LLC (PHRS) is an HR consulting firm based in Silverhill, Alabama. It works mainly with employers in Baldwin and Mobile counties, and it also takes on clients elsewhere in the state and outside Alabama. Its clients range from new start-ups and small companies to larger corporate employers, churches, nonprofits and local governments. Owners who lack in-house HR staff, or who need to fill a gap for a while, can hand the work to an outside specialist.

How the Firm Works

Clients can use PHRS in several ways. Some hire it for a single project. Others call on it when needed, use it as an ongoing outsourced HR department, or bring it in for a set period. For a temporary fill-in, the firm covers the duties of a departing HR manager or director.

It also helps the client decide what to look for in the next hire and draft that job description. Work can be done remotely or on site, with schedules set by each client. PHRS acts as an internal advisor: it reviews existing HR programs and suggests changes that fit the employer's operations and culture.

The firm argues that outsourcing can cost less than a full-time HR employee, since the client avoids salary-related costs like taxes, benefits and paid leave.

Core Services

• Writing employee handbooks and policies, plus audits that check compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Employee relations, including discipline records, complaints, investigations, separations and unemployment claims
• Benefits administration, including open enrollment, dealing with insurance carriers, educating employees and COBRA
• Payroll support for hourly staff, managers and contractors
• Help choosing and setting up HCM/HRIS systems such as Paylocity, including moving data and building onboarding workflows
• HR set-up for new companies, including their first filings
• Coaching and training for supervisors

For safety needs, PHRS works with a safety consultant who holds CSP and CIT certifications and has more than 20 years of experience. Together they offer safety compliance assessments, PPE hazard assessments, written safety programs, lockout procedures for specific machines, OSHA training, and help during OSHA inspections. The firm also builds custom training on topics such as interviewing, performance reviews, the legal duties of leaders, drug and alcohol policy, workers' compensation, and diversity and inclusion.

Industries and Specialties

Churches and nonprofits are a particular focus. PHRS helps them with staff and ministry policies, pay for pastors and ministers (including housing allowances), clear roles for volunteers, and compliance that fits the organization's mission. Other sectors it lists include manufacturing, construction, municipalities, medical practices, aerospace, accounting and finance, marketing and advertising, and service businesses.

Leadership and Credentials

The firm is led by its President and owner, Gina Parker. She has a degree in business administration and holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. She is also certified as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) and has completed OSHA 10 training.

Her background covers recruiting, HRIS rollouts, payroll, benefits, safety and handbook writing, and she sits on the board of the local SHRM chapter. A Hub International executive quoted on the firm's site praises her practical, hands-on approach to client issues. Buyers looking for a small, local consultancy with a single senior contact may find this setup a good fit.