Advantages of Contracting Human Resources Functions Figure 01 Outsourcing your human resources function is useful if you don't have the time to handle the tasks yourself. You can contract with a professional HR company to perform personnel-related duties, such as hiring, training, discipline and termination. If you don't have the skill to perform the functions, and you don't need a human resources department, outsourcing the work can have advantages for your company. Save Time and Money Running your business may require you to procure sales, fulfill orders and deal with customer service issues. In addition, you may be in charge of updating your website, acquiring equipment, purchasing products, contacting manufacturers and a variety of other duties. Taking the time to screen employee applications, conduct orientation for new staff members and handle payroll can become a burden. If you want to delegate these responsibilities but can't afford to hire a full-ti...