Scalable HR: How to Set Up People Processes That Grow with Your Business

Growing fast? Great! But if your people processes can’t keep up, you’ll hit roadblocks.

Here’s how to build HR foundations that scale:

Start with the Basics:

• Employment contracts
• Onboarding checklist
• Leave management system (even a spreadsheet at first)
• Core HR policies

Add As You Grow:

• Role descriptions and KPIs
• Simple performance review process
• Payroll system or provider
• Document management & governance

Eventually:

• Leadership capability training
• Engagement surveys
• HR software

Tip: Don’t over-engineer it. Keep it practical and fit for your current stage.