Expert-led Maine HR consulting services
Dedicated, customized support from a local expert to augment your current team and processes.
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Maine HR consulting services
For small business owners and managers who find themselves stretched thin between managing daily operations and handling HR responsibilities, our HR consulting services offer a lifeline. We understand the challenges you face and are here to help streamline your HR processes, empower your employees, and ensure compliance without adding to your workload.
With our local HR consulting services, you can expect:
- Tailored solutions such as custom created employee handbooks, job descriptions, offer and termination letters, new hire onboarding checklists and more!
- New processes such as recruitment strategies, employee onboarding, performance management and more will be put in place to streamline these tedious HR tasks.
- No more worrying if your benefits are in compliance with ERISA or ACA laws. Our HR experts will ensure that your business is adhering to all local and federal guidelines required of a business your size.
With our hands-on approach and local expertise, you’ll have the support and guidance you need to tackle HR head-on and propel your business forward.
HR Consulting Service Options
We have different options that your business may choose from to support and elevate your existing HR practices.
HR Success
Our foundational HR audit package gives you expert-led insight into your HR practices and compliance risks. Includes a one-hour HR discovery call, a custom handbook with core policies, job description review, onboarding checklists, and templates. You’ll also receive access to our HR Calendar, HR 101 Guide, Small Business Compliance Course, and ongoing support via our HR Helpline.
HR Advisor
Ongoing monthly support for businesses needing more in-depth continued HR guidance. Includes everything in the HR Success Package, plus multi-state handbook enhancements, employee training setup, annual I-9/file audits, and isolved HR features setup. Includes 6 annual project hours, virtual labor law posters, and performance management support.
Custom Packages
For businesses with unique or complex HR needs, we offer fully tailored consulting engagements. Services may include a combination of recruiting help, leadership coaching, benefits evaluation, terminations, training, HR investigations, salary benchmarking, and more. All custom services are billed hourly and scoped to your needs.
Curious how much these options cost?
HR Doesn’t Have to Be So Overwhelming
From compliance to culture, we’ll help you build HR processes that actually work for your team.
What's included in the HR Success Package?
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Dedicated HR expert assigned to your business. This expert will be side-by-side with you as you navigate this evolving legislative landscape.
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Annual HR Discovery Audit, which includes a question and answer session.
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Basic employee handbook creation, including custom PTO, discipline, attendance, and dress code policies, with an annual review and update.
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A full review of all hiring practices and recruiting materials.
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Development of employee onboarding and offboarding checklists.
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Job description review and creation for up to five positions.
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Offer letter and termination templates.
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An employee file content checklist.
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An I-9 completion and retention overview.
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Labor law poster service.
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An annual HR calendar.
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An HR 101 document.
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Ongoing support via our HR Help Line for up to 240 minutes annually, with additional hours billed at a discounted rate.
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Discounted rates for additional projects or service add-ons.
What's included in the HR Advisor Subscription?
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Dedicated HR expert assigned to your business to guide you through the evolving legislative landscape.
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Annual HR Discovery Audit, which includes a question and answer session.
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Employee handbook creation, including custom PTO, discipline, attendance, and dress code policies, with an annual review and update.
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Handbook enhancements, including multi-state employee compliance and customized or industry-specific policies.
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Review of all hiring practices and recruiting materials.
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Development of employee onboarding and offboarding checklists.
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Job description review and creation for up to five positions.
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Offer letter and termination templates.
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Employee file content checklist.
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Annual employee file and I-9 review with ongoing guidance.
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Labor law poster service, including virtual labor law posters for remote employees.
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Annual HR calendar.
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HR 101 document.
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Set-up and guidance for employee development and performance review processes.
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Virtual employee training, including topics such as harassment prevention, data terminal usage, and more.
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Implementation and optimization of isolved HR features to assist with HR tracking, document storage, reporting, employee onboarding, and offboarding.
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Ongoing support via our HR Help Line for up to 240 minutes annually, with additional hours billed at a discounted rate.
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Six hours of annual project work included, with discounted rates for additional projects or service add-ons.
What types of custom HR projects do we perform?
We also offer one-time projects and custom-built HR packages tailored to your specific business needs. Pricing varies based on project scope and complexity. Items such as:
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Hiring and recruiting assistance, including job postings, interview coaching, and selection support.
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Leadership, management, and cultural coaching to strengthen your workplace environment.
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Employee termination support and guidance to ensure compliant offboarding.
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Benefits evaluation and support to help you optimize your total rewards package.
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Salary surveys and compensation analysis to stay competitive in the market.
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Custom employee development and performance evaluation creation, with coaching for managers and employees.
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Workers’ compensation or unemployment claims support, including audit preparation and response assistance.
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Customized employee and manager training programs on HR, compliance, leadership, and workplace topics.
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HR investigations and analysis for employee relations issues, workplace complaints, or policy concerns.
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On-site HR visits for hands-on support, billed hourly as needed.
Real businesses. Real solutions.

The tools that Paper Trails provides to me and my employees improve our HR processes and keeps my team engaged in providing world-class service to our guests.
German Lucarelli, The Lost Fire

Since joining Paper Trails, we have had outstanding customer support from all team members. The trusted relationship began during the onboarding process and has continued to grow during a big transitional year for our company. We have been processing payroll with confidence that come year end or audit time, we will be set with the correct data.
Kelsey Herrick, Audet Enterprises
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