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Do I Need an HR Business Partner?

A Decision-Making Guide by Aligned Solutions

Welcome! You may be wondering: Do I need to hire someone new… or do I need to fix what’s already here?

This guide will help you determine whether a fractional HR Business Partner is the best next step for your business—without committing to a full-time hire.

Common Signs It’s Time

Use this checklist to identify where you stand:

Our team is growing but we’re still running on startup systems

We’ve hired people but outcomes haven’t improved

Roles and responsibilities feel blurry

I don’t have clear metrics or dashboards for my team

Our hiring or onboarding process is inconsistent

Employee feedback is inconsistent or nonexistent

There are signs of burnout or disengagement

If you checked even 2 or more, it's time to consider outside help.

Internal Hire vs. HR Business Partner Comparison

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Questions to Ask Before Hiring

Reflect on these:

- How much would it cost to hire + train someone new?

- Am I clear on the exact role I need—or am I guessing?

- Could we save money by streamlining instead of hiring?

- What would it mean for my business if my team was more efficient?

What I Can Do for You

As your HR Business Partner, I help you:

- Define the real business problem (not just the symptoms)

- Map clear interventions with metrics and milestones

- Collaborate with your team without disrupting the culture

- Leave behind tools, structure, and strategy—not dependency

Do I Need an HR Business Partner?

Use this checklist to identify where you stand:

Questions to Ask Before Hiring

What I Can Do for You

Let’s Talk