The signs vary based on whether you already have an in-house HR department or are considering such expertise for the first time.  You’re spending too much time on HR tasks and not enough on your own strategic initiatives. Human resources activities, such as hiring and updating policies, are taking longer than they should. You need help but your organization is too small for a designated HR staff. Employees from other departments with limited (if any) HR experience are responsible for human resources functions. Your organization is experiencing rapid growth, and you’re not quite sure how to fill new roles quickly (or support the change that comes with it). You’re unsure or concerned about the exposure of liability within your organization.