Scaling Businesses from Pre-seed to Series C

Managed HR Services for Startups

Payroll | Compliance | Talent Acquisition

Exclusive partnership providing HR Managed Service packages built for growing startups.

You want your portcos to grow their business?

Over 25% of founders’ time is spent on HR admin tasks during periods of rapid growth. SCG is here to change that.

Full control over staffing related cash & equity burn

Reliable insights into total people spend, employee engagement & productivity to inform board decisions

Hire the right talent at the right time with a reduced cost per hire ratio and turnover rate

Real HR Managed Services (payroll, compliance, HR admin) to keep your founders focused on areas that lift company valuation

Your Portcos have a business to run, not payroll.

We don’t just hand them a platform. We handle all their HR needs so they can focus on growing their company and increasing your fund performance.

Startup Talent Acquisition

  • Professional search built on a proactive, dedicated, and fully transparent model
  • Fully-vetted talent community sourcing based off a decade of professional search candidates for early-stage startups

Startup Managed Payroll

  • Managed payroll services to give you time back to focus on growing your business
  • Access to flexible HR administrative guidance to answer your operational questions

MANAGED PAYROLL SERVICES:

  • Full-service multi-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
  • State tax registration
  • Tax Filing & Payments
  • Direct deposit
  • Digital Paystubs
  • PTO / Sick / Time Off Accruals
  • Expenses and Reimbursements
  • New Hire Reporting
  • Real-Time Detailed Reporting

HR SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM:

  • HR Manager – Available to answer your calls, guide you through operations, and ensure success

  • Administrative Support – chat support with a real person to handle day-to-day operations

Additional HR Managed Service Hours Across: Payroll, Compliance, Onboarding/offboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Analytics & Reporting, and more.

Talent Acquisition Services:

  • Professional Search
  • RPO, Volume Hiring
  • Fully Vetted Talent Community Sourcing

Startup Managed HR

  • Managed payroll services to give you time back to focus on growing your business
  • Enhanced HR services built to scale with your business from Pre-seed to Series C
  • Implementation and ongoing management of your HR tech stack (SCG’s preferred partners or your platforms of choice)
  • Dedicated strategic and administrative HR advisors who keep you focused on today without losing sight of tomorrow

MANAGED PAYROLL SERVICES:

  • Full-service multi-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
  • State tax registration
  • Tax Filing & Payments
  • Direct deposit
  • Digital Paystubs
  • PTO / Sick / Time Off Accruals
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Expenses and Reimbursements
  • New Hire Reporting
  • Real-Time Detailed Reporting

HR SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM:

  • HR Manager – Available to answer your calls, guide you through operations, and ensure success

  • Administrative Support – chat support with a real person to handle day-to-day operations
  • Chief People Officer – Quarterly Strategic HR planning meetings

Additional HR Managed Service Hours Across: Payroll, Compliance, Onboarding/offboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Analytics & Reporting, and more.

Talent Acquisition Services:

  • Professional Search
  • RPO, Volume Hiring
  • Fully Vetted Talent Community Sourcing

Compliance:

  • Federal and State compliance management
  • Verification of Employment
  • Unemployment Correspondence

Hiring and Onboarding:

  • Employee Handbook & Job Description Review
  • Digital I-9s and W-4s
  • Offer Letters
  • Enhanced Background Checks
  • Unemployment Claims Management
  • State specific reporting

Strategic Compensation Management:

  • Compensation Analysis & Planning
  • Pay Compliance
  • Communication Strategy

Benefits Administration:

  • Benefits Broker Management (Health, Retirement, Ancillary, etc.)
  • HSAs and FSAs
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Workers Compensation
  • Coordination of Employer Contributions and Employee Deductions (spending/savings accounts, 401(k) retirement savings, commuter benefits)
  • Electronic Open Enrollment
  • Monthly Reconciliation of Carrier Invoices

Analytics & Reporting:

  • Employee year-end reporting
  • Payroll reporting
  • New hire reporting
  • Time-off Reporting
  • Workforce cost reporting
  • R&D Tax Credit Services

Additional HCM Technology Platform Offerings:

  • Position Management
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Tax Credits
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time-off Requests
  • Punch Change Requests
  • Personnel Action Forms
  • Performance Discussion Forms
  • GL Concierge
  • Enhanced ACA
  • Direct Data Exchange

Why Skillcloud?

Skillcloud Consulting Group provides HR managed services to support a startup’s payroll, compliance and talent acquisition needs. Our services are built for startups so you get more than just a platform – our dedicated, certified HR professionals are ready to support your scale from Seed to Series C. We customize our offering to each unique organization so you will never need to worry about the details or compliance when partnering with Skillcloud

Smartly Allocate Your Resources So Your Business Scales

SCG’s HR Managed Services can save startups over 60 hours of HR admin work a month and $80k a year (average cost of one HR Manager).

1

Customizable HR Managed Services.

We don’t just hand you over a platform, we actually run the services so you can focus on growing your company.

2

True Scalability & Transferability.

Customized solution for you to grow from Pre-Seed to Series C and fully transferable when you are ready to build your own HR team – no need to start over.

3

HR Expertise at Your Fingertips.

Access to real HR advisement through SHRM and HRCI leaders who will pick up your call and point you in the right direction.

Don’t Compromise on Talent

SCG has provided innovative Talent Acquisition services to over 1,000 VC-backed tech startups around the world. We know how challenging the market can be and we’re here to make it easier for you.

1

Find the right talent at the right time.

Don’t spend time scouring online platforms – let us project manage the process and our unparalleled strategic guidance and search velocity will get you the right type of new hire in place exactly when you need them.

2

Reduce your cost per hire ratio.

Inefficient and expensive traditional recruiting methods drive up your cost per hire (CPH). Our innovative approach and strong connections help you become more profitable and drive down turnover rates.

3

Gain access to a fully transparent model.

You’re used to having data at your fingertips – that’s no different with SCG. Our accessible candidate dashboard and metrics-driven approach make sure you are always in the know.

Supporting Your Business from Seed to Series C

What You Can Expect Working with SCG:

“SCG seamlessly integrated with us to provide scalable HR solutions that allow us to focus on scaling our business without compromising on our operational efficiencies. Their expertise in managed payroll, compliance, and HR strategy has not only saved us time and money but also significantly contributed to our growth and success.”

Jinesh Patel, Co-Founder & CEO | UptimeHealth
“Their team moved quickly and produced high-quality candidates, putting us in a position to extend multiple offers from a single search. I strongly recommend Skillcloud to startups who need to make critical hires quickly and cost-efficiently.”
Sophia Hutchins, Founder & CEO | Lumasol

“Skillcloud’s transparency and metrics-driven approach make a difference from a client’s perspective. They truly work as an extension of their client, which is beneficial in a tight employment market like the one we’re in at the moment.”

Mike Southern, Vice President of HR | PatientKeeper

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Skillcloud. It’s like hitting the staples “easy” button. I’m always impressed with their knowledge, responsiveness, and work ethic.”

Casey Dalton, VP of People | Ventura Air Services

“SCG’s high-touch HR support helps founders anticipate unforeseen challenges as their organizations mature, and Paycom’s scalable technology is user-friendly, intuitive and built for growth, ensuring you won’t need to switch systems anytime soon. They’ve come together to offer an HR solution that addresses a critical need for early-stage companies.”

Matt Donahue, Founder | Kodex

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