Human Resources Outsourcing
Hassle-Free HR designed for small business. We manage your most valuable asset so you can manage your business.
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Focus HR offers affordable, full-service HR solutions that increase the efficiency of your organization, maintain adherence to changing employment laws and keep your employees happy and engaged.
We become a genuine extension of your business, providing an HR solution exactly-designed for your business and employees.
The end-result? Reduced overhead costs and employee-related liability, while delivering new efficiencies and technology to help you attract and keep better employees
Allow our team to FOCUS on the details of “all things HR” for your company, so you can FOCUS on growing your business!
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45% of small business owners say they spend roughly one day a week or more on administrative HR issues. Is this really the best use of your time?
What we can do
Small Business HR Services
As part of our HR services for small business, you’ll receive a designated HR manager and a payroll specialist to assist with all of your staff-related needs.
HR Administration:
Our sophisticated HRIS platform for small businesses automates and simplifies the entire employee lifecycle, saving you time and money. You and your employees will be able to access their payroll and benefits information all in one place. You will also have the ability to create custom reports and export data for accounting purposes.
Mitigating your risk
State & Federal Compliance
Is your business complying with all relevant employment laws? The regulatory landscape of HR is constantly shifting, making it even harder to stay current with compliance. It’s important to find a team of certified HR professionals that have the experience and expertise to ease your worries.
As a Focus HR client, your dedicated HR team is committed to protecting you from risk and preventing costly mistakes when it comes to compliance. Outsourcing your HR functions to Focus HR will save you time and energy, while giving you the peace of mind to know that your company is always compliant with both state and federal laws.
Focus HR is one of the most recognized HR consulting firms for small business in Arizona. We have labor law attorneys on retainer and licensed, credentialed professionals ready to help.
Here are just a few of the numerous employment laws Focus HR helps our clients to comply with:
Compliance Categories
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Equal Pay Act (EPA)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Uniform Services Employment & Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- ‘Best Practices’ Business Hiring & On-boarding
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- I-9 Compliance & Audits
- Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA)
- e-Verify Management
- The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Section 125 Plan IRS Requirements and Regulations
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA)
- Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or “Affordable Care Act”
- The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
A clearer way to compare HR support
HR Outsourcing vs. In-House HR vs. Focus HR
Not sure whether to handle HR internally, hire an HR manager, or outsource to a dedicated provider? Here’s how the options compare for small and medium-sized businesses.
| What matters | Managing HR Internally | Hiring an In-House HR Manager | Focus HR OutsourcingFull-service support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated HR support | Owner or office manager handles it | One generalist — limited depth | Dedicated HR manager + payroll specialist |
| Compliance monitoring | Your responsibility to track | One person tracking all regulatory changes | Team of certified HR professionals + labor law attorneys on retainer |
| Employee handbook | Generic template or none | Usually one-time document, rarely updated | Custom handbook built for your business |
| Employment law coverage | High risk — gaps are common | Moderate — one person’s knowledge base | FLSA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, E-Verify and more |
| HRIS platform | Separate software required | Separate software required | Included — payroll, benefits, and reports in one place |
| Recruiting support | Owner handles or pays agency fees | Limited capacity | Recruiting process assistance included |
| Training and development | Rarely structured | Varies by individual | Video-based training and development portal |
| Unemployment claims | Time-consuming to manage | Added to existing workload | Processing, hearings, and appeals handled |
| Time cost to business owner | High — 45% of small business owners spend one day a week or more on HR admin | Low — but salary + benefits cost $60K–$90K+/yr | Low — handled for you, at a fraction of in-house cost |
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Answers for growing businesses
Frequently Asked Questions About HR Outsourcing
What does HR outsourcing include for a small business?
Full-service HR outsourcing covers the entire employment lifecycle — from initial HR assessment and employee handbook creation, to payroll processing, compliance monitoring, performance management support, unemployment claims handling, and recruiting assistance. At Focus HR, every client receives a dedicated HR manager and a payroll specialist, plus access to a cloud-based HRIS platform for payroll, benefits, and reporting in one place. See our HR outsourcing services for small businesses for a full breakdown.
How much does HR outsourcing cost for a small business?
HR outsourcing costs vary based on the size of your workforce, the services included, and pay frequency. Focus HR provides custom pricing based on your specific business needs — book a free consultation for a straightforward quote with no hidden fees. For most small businesses, outsourcing HR costs significantly less than hiring a full-time HR manager when salary, benefits, and overhead are factored in.
Is HR outsourcing right for a small business?
HR outsourcing is particularly valuable for businesses in the 5–50 employee range, where HR complexity is real but doesn’t yet justify a full-time in-house HR department. The 45% of small business owners who report spending a full day per week or more on HR administration are the businesses most likely to benefit. Focus HR works with businesses across 47 states and has supported more than 500 small businesses over more than two decades.
What employment laws does Focus HR help small businesses comply with?
Focus HR helps clients stay compliant with federal and state employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, OSHA workplace safety standards, E-Verify and employee work status requirements, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and more. Focus HR has labor law attorneys on retainer and licensed, credentialed HR professionals on staff.
What is the difference between HR outsourcing and a PEO?
A Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) enters into a co-employment arrangement with your business, taking on shared employer responsibilities including payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. HR outsourcing provides dedicated HR management and support without the co-employment structure. Focus HR offers both models — see our HR outsourcing FAQs for a full explanation of how each works and which suits your business.
Does Focus HR handle HR for businesses outside Arizona?
Yes. While Focus HR is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, we currently support businesses with employees in 47 states. Our team handles multi-state compliance requirements and the complexity of varying state employment laws across locations. See our HR outsourcing services for more detail on multi-state support.
