Fixing Inefficient HR Processes in a Legacy Organisation
Client Context
A well-established organisation (50+ years) facing increasing operational complexity, with HR processes unable to support business scale and speed.
Challenge
- Fragmented and manual HR processes across functions
- Lack of standardisation leading to inconsistent execution
- Limited visibility on process performance and accountability
- HR unable to support growing operational demands
Our Approach
We conducted a full end-to-end HR process redesign, including:
- Mapping current workflows across key HR functions
- Identifying inefficiencies, duplication, and control gaps
- Applying structured redesign using the ESSA framework (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardise, Automate)
- Aligning HR processes with business and operational requirements
Key Findings
- Significant duplication across HR processes created delays and inefficiencies
- Lack of standard workflows reduced accountability and control
- Manual processes increased dependency on individuals instead of systems
Impact
- Reduced process inefficiencies by 20–30% across key HR functions
- Improved HR process turnaround time and operational consistency
- Established standardised workflows across departments
- Created foundation for HR digitisation and system integration
- Enabled HR to support business scaling more effectively