Hiring outside HR experts can help you solve a multitude of problems, no matter how large your organization is.For small businesses or those with an overworked HR function, a labor and employment consultant can help resolve short-term challenges. For example: the Benchmark of compensation and benefits Implementing a new benefits package, employee handbook or workforce policy Understand the skills and talent for upcoming projects or international expansion Employment relations Recruitment, selection, and workforce planning for new projects Employee engagement and performance management reviews Skills assessments and training programmer Leadership development and succession planning.