HR Companies & HR Consultants in Topeka, KS

Overview

HR Partners, LLC is a human resources consulting firm headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. The company has worked in the human resources field since 2008. Its roots are in Kansas, but it describes its client base as reaching well beyond the state. The firm presents itself as the resource employers turn to when workforce issues become complicated. It offers a mix of outsourced HR support and specialized consulting meant to bring order and legal soundness to difficult people matters.

The firm works with two broad types of clients. Some organizations have no dedicated human resources department. For them, HR Partners can act as the outsourced function and provide the routine guidance a staff HR manager would otherwise handle. Other companies already employ internal HR staff.

For them, it adds capacity when the in-house team needs more expertise or more hands. In both cases the stated aim is to give employers the feel of an embedded team without the cost of creating permanent positions.

Services

Engagements can be scoped around a single project or set up as continuing support. Consulting is available on a retainer or billed by the hour, so buyers can choose between predictable ongoing access and occasional help when it is needed. The firm's published service areas include:

• General human resources consulting on a retained or hourly basis
• Regulatory compliance work and preparation of HR documents and processes
• Strategy and hands-on support for employee engagement
• Recruiting assistance and the design of hiring processes
• Training sessions, education programs and presentations at conferences
• Coaching for leaders and for staff members
• Consultation on employment law questions

How They Work

HR Partners describes its approach as flexible and built on long-term relationships rather than one-off transactions. Recommendations are customized to each organization's objectives and are meant to reflect what is practical for that particular business.

A client might call with a question about whether a practice meets legal requirements, a conflict between employees, or uncertainty about how to handle an upcoming hire. The company presents outsourcing as a way for employers to lower risk, trim overhead and remain compliant. Prospective clients can start with a complimentary initial consultation.

Background and Resources

Beyond direct client work, the firm publishes educational material through a blog, webinars and an email newsletter. Recent topics include:

• A federal court ruling that invalidated salary-threshold increases for overtime exemptions
• A judge blocking the Federal Trade Commission's proposed ban on non-compete agreements
• Employer compliance with changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act

The website also hosts a job board and a collection of testimonials from organizational leaders. The firm offers training and conference presentations alongside employment law consultation. That combination suits employers who want both practical day-to-day HR help and ongoing education for their managers.