Skillcloud Consulting Group

An entrepreneur’s journey is nothing short of exhilarating. Founding a company and building a committed team to pursue a captivating vision and do something meaningful is what drives entrepreneurs to take on the challenges growing a business provides. But running a business also means paying employees, negotiating the best benefits for your team, and keeping up with government regulations. All essential to success, but also difficult to navigate and time-consuming. Enter Skillcloud Consulting Group (SCG), a leading human capital management consulting firm, guiding leaders of the world’s most innovative companies through the complicated people side of their business to deliver sustainable growth.

The company recently launched its groundbreaking Administrative Service Offering (ASO), developed in partnership with Paycom. The ASO is a transformative outsourced HR solution tailored to address the talent management needs of early stage, growing companies. It combines SCG’s premier HR support services, including talent acquisition, payroll processing, compliance, and benefit management all powered by Paycom’s HCM technology into one scalable, comprehensive HR solution for early-stage ventures. This innovative offering not only streamlines business operations but also ensures that startups receive a holistic and efficient HR support system, positioning them for sustained growth and success.

At a time when most conventional HR solutions pose challenges to entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses, SCG’s ASO emerges as a seamless, cost-effective, and highly scalable talent management alternative.

Avoid the PEO Penalty

Traditional Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) have long been a go-to solution for early-stage ventures looking for outsourced HR support, but SCG recognized a weakness with this option – as a business scales moving some or all PEO outsourced HR functions in house comes at a significant cost. SCG terms it the “PEO penalty” for success, because it requires companies to onboard their employees (employees are employed by the PEO, not the company) move onto a new HCM technology platform and establish tax accounts with all the various states and cities to be compliant. It’s akin to hitting the restart button – a painful process that growing companies will want to avoid.

SCG’s ASO transforms this landscape. SCG’s customized ASO solution is fully transferable to a growing company when the decision is made to bring some or all of the outsourced HR support in house. No need to start over, SCG’s ASO provides an attractive solution from an early-stage company’s seed round to its Series C round and beyond.

It doesn’t merely deliver advanced tech and HR support; it undertakes the intricate task of establishing the systems and processes that will support its clients long term growth.

“Our ASO provides all the outsourced HR benefits of a PEO, but we build and run it on technology and processes that are both scalable and transferrable for our clients,” says Chris Dirksing, Managing Partner at Skillcloud Consulting Group.

A case study showcasing the ASO’s capabilities features a thriving Florida-based company that recognized the need for a scalable outsourced HR solution once they grew to 20 employees. The client’s existing systems and processes lacked the scalability to support their ongoing growth. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive HR overhaul, they turned to the SCG ASO powered by Paycom. The transformation involved the seamless implementation of Paycom’s robust HCM technology supported by the certified HR professionals at SCG. As the company continues to grow, the ASO provides the HR foundation needed to support the growth while offering a seamless transition to an in-house HR model when the timing is appropriate.

In another instance, a seasoned HR leader at a California-based company was frustrated with the technology limitations she experienced in a PEO. The PEO HR systems were disjointed requiring her to manage payroll, performance reviews, and applicant tracking through separate tools.

Our ASO provides all the outsourced HR benefits of a PEO, but we build and run it on technology and processes that are both scalable and transferrable for our clients

The client, having grown to a team of approximately 55 employees, wanted to integrate these functions onto a unified platform while still requiring outsourced payroll processing support. SCG will support the client’s transition out of the PEO, onboarding the employees and establishing new payroll tax IDs to enable a seamless shift for her multifaceted organization.

The Team behind the Success

The SCG team consists of SHRM certified HR professionals, talent acquisition consultants and HCM system implementation consultants that specialize in supporting the HR needs of fast growing companies. While other HR providers may claim they know small businesses, what sets SCG apart is that its team has focused on helping early-stage, VC-backed companies scale their operations for the past 10 years. The ASO solution unifies this expertise into one comprehensive solution tailored to meet its diverse client needs.

SCG’s organizational ethos revolves around improving lives and fulfilling dreams, its passion for both its clients and its own team. The culture within SCG fosters innovation, attracting individuals who align with its growth-oriented mindset and who strive to introduce innovative concepts for its clients.

Charting a New Course for Success

Besides revolutionizing HR solutions, SCG is rewriting the playbook for startup success. Along every step of the way, it serves as a reliable navigator, streamlining the complexities of HR management and guaranteeing uninterrupted continuity for businesses on the rise. SCG’s pioneering approach paves the way for businesses to thrive in a competitive landscape while focusing on their core mission and vision.