Most HR functions needed for a company to operate can be outsourced to a third party. A few examples of HR functions that can be outsourced include: Employee payroll management; Sickness/time-off management; Recruitment processes; Onboarding/offboarding; Performance tracking; Training and professional development; Policy writing/updating; Document creation; Conflict management; Employee engagement initiatives. In many cases, it is also possible to outsource strategic tasks in the form of HR consultancy. HR functions are necessary for any company to operate, but it’s not always possible (or economical) for a business to invest in in-house HR.