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HR Knowledge is an HR business process outsourcer that provides HR Consulting Services to Rhode Island small businesses including HR management, payroll processing, managed services, group benefits, financial services, recruiting and hiring services. We also offer training services.

One of the Rhode Island’s largest HR Consulting Services and employee benefits firms

HR Consulting Services Rhode Island
Over the last decade, we have become one of the Rhode Island’s largest HR Consulting Services and employee benefits firms with over $45 million in premium flow. This, coupled with our high-level relationships with benefit providers, uniquely enables us to provide your company superior employee benefits at the lowest costs possible.
As HR Consultants, HR Knowledge works tirelessly to assess the Rhode Island marketplace on your behalf and implement benefits and plan designs that will help you attract and retain your employees. We are appointed with over 100 insurance carriers that provide Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision and other voluntary benefits to our clients. We are licensed in over 20 States and can meet the needs of all of your National and International employees. Our goal is to provide your employees with the best benefits available while controlling the costs.

Since we are HR consultants in Rhode Island, Employee Group Benefits and Workers Compensation are sourced for your company individually rather than being merged into one large group as in the PEO or Employee Leasing models. This allows for maximum flexibility in the creation of your program and your actual plan designs while maintaining control as well.

HR Consultants that streamline your human resources tasks

As HR consultants in Rhode Island, we help manage time-consuming administrative tasks; provides state-of-the-art payroll processing solutions and health and welfare benefits, which allows Rhode Island HR administrators and staff to stay focused on their business.

“The Rhode Island business industry is one of the fastest growing in the nation and because we provide HR consulting services to many of Rhode Island companies, we’ve also experienced significant growth,” said Hr Knowledge CEO, Jeff Garr. “We are very sensitive to their needs and have developed a specific program which addresses the particular requirements of Rhode Island companies.”

Compliance Assessments for HR Consulting Services Rhode Island Employers Trust

HR Knowledge consultants can conduct a thorough HR Compliance Assessment as part of their HR consulting services. Rhode Island employers know that An important element of doing business is having peace of mind about human resources processes, policies and systems, which must be effective and also in compliance with both local, state and federal laws and regulations. Our experienced HR team will conduct an HR Compliance Assessment to evaluate your current human resources practices and procedures, such as:

  • Policies and Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Record-keeping Practices
  • Hiring Process and Procedure
  • Workplace Postings
  • Employee Files Compliance
  • Immigration Compliance/I-9 Forms
  • Health Care Reform Compliance
  • FLSA/FMLA Compliance

To learn more about our HR assessments, check out this informative video about our process.

HR Consulting Services Rhode Island Business Lean On For HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA, FMLA and I-9 compliance in particular can be tricky for HR departments. That’s why HR Knowledge offers thorough, comprehensive consultations for these three arenas as part of our HR consulting services. Rhode Island employers can rest easy knowing we’ve made sure employees are being offered the correct benefits to which they’re afforded. For HIPAA compliance, we work together with Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) HIPAA Compliance Services and Overview Manual. As a part of this, TASC also provides a policy document, privacy notice, business associate agreement, plan amendment and plan sponsor certificate.

HR Consulting Services Rhode Island Employers Need For FMLA Guidance

For FMLA compliance consulting services, we offer expert guidance on leave requirements and employee eligibility, handle the administrative tasks associated with absences, and coordinate the leave benefits on behalf of the employer. Questions about FMLA are some of the most common questions we get during our HR consulting services. Rhode Island employers want to be sure their employees are cared for and feel that their families are a priority. Our FMLAMatters administration manual can help employers: plan enrollment and implementation; monitor legislative and regulatory changes to stay current; and provide training for additional supervisors and managers. HR Knowledge, Inc. works closely with Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) and your company to ensure total compliance under FMLA federal law. Administering the various types of FMLA under complex laws and regulations can often be a difficult and time-intensive business for employers, and the penalties of non-compliance are costly. We are stepping in to take the burden off you as an employer and to provide you peace of mind that your FMLA administration is in complete compliance with all federal rules and regulations.

Our HR Consulting Services for Rhode Island Include Easy I-9 Management

For I-9 compliance, we actually offer a cloud-based, mobile-capable solution. This solution lets you acccomplish more in less time with a compliance Form I-9. Our solution is accessible via smartphone, tablet or computer, and it provides you the most flexibility. Electronic signature options and instant submission to E-Verify (optional) help you streamline efficiency with every new hire.

Who We Are

HR Knowledge, Inc. is an administrative services organization (ASO) that provides clients with integrated, affordable HR services including payroll, employee benefits, and human resources management. Supported by our signature “concierge client service,” we serve clients that lack the internal resources to address the vast array of complex HR issues, including, among others, small- to mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, charter and private schools, and high tech companies. By partnering with us, your organization is able to better control capital costs, minimize legal risk, and operate more efficiently.

Headquartered in southeastern Massachusetts, HR Knowledge is ideally situated to cater to small- to mid-sized businesses in the Northeast.

An Experienced Team

Our HR Management Team has more than 100 years of combined experience and can provide you with expert guidance in HR management, Group Benefits Brokerage, Payroll Processing and Managed Services, Financial Services and Recruiting and Hiring Process Management (HPM).

Learn more about how we can help streamline your HR processes and reduce HR risk and expenses by using the form to the right.