Running a business is no small feat. For founders, the early days often mean wearing every hat – salesperson, accountant, marketer, customer support, and of course, HR manager.

But here’s the catch.

Spending valuable hours managing HR tasks can pull you away from what truly matters – growing your business.

Let’s break down how smart founders are saving over 20 hours a month simply by outsourcing HR, and how you can do the same.

The Time Drain You Don’t See

Let’s start with a simple question:

How many hours do you spend each month on HR work?

According to a study by Zenefits, small business owners spend up to 25% of their time on HR-related tasks. That’s roughly 10 hours a week, or 40 hours a month.

Here’s where the time goes:

• Posting jobs and hiring
• Onboarding new employees
• Tracking leaves and attendance
• Payroll processing
• Answering employee queries
• Drafting policies and compliance documents
• Managing exits and final settlements

Even for a 10-person company, this can snowball into a major time sink.

“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” – Peter Drucker

What Happens When You Outsource HR?

Outsourcing HR doesn’t mean giving up control. It means partnering with experts who handle the operational heavy lifting, while you focus on building your business.

Here’s how it saves you 20+ hours a month, easily:

1. Automated Payroll & Compliance

Say goodbye to Excel sheets and midnight panic before the salary day.

Professional payroll outsourcing services use robust software to:

• Process payroll accurately
• Handle statutory deductions
• File government returns

Time saved: ~5 hours/month
Bonus: No penalties or compliance nightmares.

2. Faster Hiring & Onboarding

You don’t have to screen 100 resumes or draft offer letters manually.

Outsourced teams:

• Create job descriptions
• Post on job boards
• Conduct initial screening
• Handle documentation

Time saved: ~4 hours/month
Bonus: Hire faster and better with structured processes.

3. Attendance & Leave Management

Manual tracking? Outdated.

With a modern leave management system in India:

• Employees mark attendance digitally
• Leaves are auto-calculated
• Managers approve with one click

Time saved: ~3 hours/month
Bonus: Transparent and hassle-free leave management.

4. Policy Drafting & HR Documentation

Need a Leave Policy or a Code of Conduct?

A good HR partner offers HR policy audit services to:

• Audit existing policies
• Customize them for your business
• Updates them as laws change

Time saved: ~2-3 hours/month
Bonus: Professional, compliant documents without legal jargon.

5. Employee Helpdesk & Queries

“How many leaves do I have?”
“When is the salary credited?”
“Can I get a travel reimbursement?”

These everyday questions eat into your time.

An outsourced HR team manages them via chat, email, or ticketing tools, supported by a proper employee grievance redressal system.

Time saved: ~2-3 hours/month
Bonus: Happier employees, fewer distractions

Real Talk: Founders Share Their Wins

Neha, founder of a marketing agency with 15 employees, shared:

“Outsourcing HR to Emgage gave me back my evenings. Payroll is automated, and I haven’t looked at an Excel sheet in months.”

A 2023 Clutch report shows that 37% of startups now outsource HR functions to save time and costs.

It’s Not Just About Time. It’s About Focus.

Think about this:

What could you do with 20 extra hours a month?

• Meet 10 new prospects
• Create a new product pitch
• Brainstorm with your core team
• Take a well-earned break

When founders free up time from admin work, they get to work on the business, not just in it.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

– Walt Disney

The Cost vs. Value Equation

Many founders worry about cost. But here’s the truth:

Outsourcing HR often costs less than hiring a full-time HR executive.

With platforms like Emgage, you get:

• A full-stack HR solution
• Real-time analytics
• Mobile access for teams
• Custom policy support
• Compliance built-in

All for a fraction of the cost.

Think of it this way:
You’re not just paying for HR support – you’re buying back your time.

When Should You Start Outsourcing?

Here are some signs:

• You have more than 5 employees
• Payroll is eating your weekends
• You’re unsure about compliance laws
• Employee queries keep interrupting your day
• You haven’t updated HR policies in years
  

If any of these hit home, it’s time.

Wrapping Up

Founders are visionaries. You didn’t start your business to file TDS or chase timesheets.

By outsourcing HR:

• You reclaim 20+ hours a month
• You avoid costly mistakes
• You build a professional, scalable team culture
  

The best part? It’s easier than you think.

Let Emgage Handle It All

From payroll to policies, from attendance to employee exits – Emgage gives you a single platform for all things HR.

Let us save you time, so you can do what you do best: build your dream business.

“Don’t be busy. Be productive.” – Robin Sharma