Prescott HR

Prescott HR is a Columbia, Maryland human resources consulting firm that gives business owners and executives a dependable HR function without the cost of a full-time department. For companies looking at outsourcing their back office people work, it offers direct advice, compliance know-how and practical next steps. The firm describes its approach as unintimidated HR, built on expertise, candor and respect. The work falls into three areas. Outsourced or fractional HR suits growing small businesses that need an HR director but not a full-time one. Prescott HR steps in as someone invested in the business, so there is no training period. HRIS implementation and payroll processing support helps clients get their chosen software up and running. Strategic projects cover new HR initiatives that a busy team lacks the staff, time or expertise to handle. Individual services include HR and management audits, employee relations, business strategy alignment, custom HR consulting, and policy and handbook development. The audit is the usual starting point. It is an objective look at policies, practices, procedures and strategy, and it shows where the trouble spots are. From there the firm helps with compliance, hiring and firing, and tuning up management teams. Its pitch is simple: it takes care of HR so owners can focus on running the business. Prescott HR has worked with non-profits, government contractors, manufacturing and warehouse operations, professional services firms, medical and healthcare organizations, construction companies, hospitality businesses and transportation companies. Clients include both corporate and non-profit organizations. One client describes the consultants as top tier, and credits them with updating policies and working through HR challenges, starting with the initial audit. The firm is led by founder and president Kimberly N. Prescott, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. The site says its services are shaped by more than 20 years of HR experience. Prescott HR works as a virtual and remote HR resource, which also fits teams that want support without adding an on-site hire. Prescott HR is not a call center or customer support provider. It is a specialist for the HR side of back office operations. If you are weighing outsourced HR support, you can reach the team at 443.351.8818 to talk through your needs.