Human Resources Consulting & Placement


People - they are a company’s most important asset. For businesses large and small, hiring the right candidates and keeping them happy is the key to success. Yet, devoting enough efforts to the components of successful human resource management, including proper staffing, competitive compensation, regulatory compliance, valuable training, and effective policies and procedures, is often a challenge for companies with limited time and resources.

Enter Windes & McClaughry. For over fifteen years, we have helped clients manage their investment in human capital. As an extension of your company, we can provide you with the human resources expertise you need to make intelligent hiring decisions, comply with labor laws and regulations, and provide a superior benefits package and working environment.

We specialize in:

Recruitment

Finding a candidate who is both qualified and the right fit for your company is important. We will review the needs of your organization and offer a recruitment strategy for future growth. We will conduct an executive search and/or placement for key managerial and/or accounting positions for your company. Our recruitment services include:

  • Job description design and confidential search
  • Development and insertion of employment ads in targeted publications
  • Pre-screening and candidate interviews
  • Background investigations including: employment, education, criminal, civil, credit, DMV, personal, and professional references

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.

Compliance Services

Compliance requirements can be demanding for companies with limited resources. We can serve as your HR consultant to ensure your compliance requirements are consistently met. Our HR compliance services include:

  • Personnel audits - a comprehensive review of your current Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Employee handbook development and review
  • Regulatory compliance and personnel document review
  • On-site consulting on employee and/or labor relations issues
  • Wage and hour law compliance and posting requirements

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.

Employee Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual

In today’s litigious employment environment, a clearly written handbook and policy manual are indispensable components of a successful Human Resources department. We can provide the following services:

Employee handbook review and development

An employee handbook translates organizational policies into procedures and practical guidelines to help the employees do their jobs more effectively. To mitigate exposure to litigation, it’s important to provide all employees with a complete, updated handbook that meets the complex, changing legal requirements affecting personnel policies. An updated employee handbook is a valuable tool which can contribute to positive employee morale and help attract, retain, and motivate a competent workforce.

Policies and procedures manual

The policies and procedures manual outlines policies and sets clear guidelines for managers in their daily decision-making processes to ensure consistency in the treatment of employees. We can provide consultation on various programs outlined in your manual, including:

  • New hire orientation program
  • Accident prevention program
  • Employee record keeping requirements
  • Sexual harassment policy
  • Employment discrimination policy
  • Workplace violence policy
  • Drug and alcohol abuse policy
  • Drug testing policy
  • Computer and electronic systems policy

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.

Termination Services

To reduce your exposure to wrongful termination suits or liability cases, it is critical that employers handle employee issues and terminations professionally, effectively and in a positive manner. Providing managers with a comprehensive set of instructions and termination procedures can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of your terminations. This includes employee coaching and education and training seminars for supervisors and managers. Training for supervisors and managers should also include information about liability and the consequences of sexual harassment in the workplace.

If your company receives charges of sexual harassment, you are obligated by law to conduct a thorough investigation. All charges and subsequent investigation procedures require a complex and detailed set of supporting documentation. Therefore, it is critical to ensure that all aspects of the alleged charges and investigation are legally substantiated. We can consult with you to effectively terminate employees and hopefully minimize your exposure to risk.

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.

Performance Appraisal Systems

Cultivating high-performing, motivated employees is the goal of every organization. Providing the opportunity for employees to invest in the success of their company is the first step toward reaching this goal. We offer you the resources to effectively manage your organization on a daily basis, as well as the review and development of effective job descriptions, sound performance appraisal systems and strategic planning.

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.

Employee Incentive Programs

There are many ways to thank your employees that will achieve the positive, long lasting results you desire. Let us work with you to design a reward system with tailored incentives that will save you money and address the specific needs of your company.

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.

Compensation and Benefits Analysis

To effectively attract and retain employees, a competitive compensation and benefits program is key. Our benefit experts will consult with you to develop a comprehensive employee benefit package that is cost effective, competitive and attractive to employees.

  • Incentive plans
  • Executive compensation plans
  • Employee compensation and benefit programs
  • Deferred compensation plans

For more information, see Employee Benefit Services.

For more information, please contact:

Eileen K. Harris, Esq.