When to Hire Your First HR Manager (And Who to Hire First)

Do you know When to Hire Your First HR Manager (And Who to Hire First)? Hiring an HR manager is a critical step, but doing it too early is a common mistake. In this interview, Michael Podolsky, founder and CEO of Wiser Brand, who grew his bootstrapped company to over 120 employees, reveals that he hired his first HR manager at 20 employees. More importantly, he explains why your first hire should never be HR, but rather a technical person whose heart is with your project. Learn his intense 3-week process for finding perfect foundational hires and his unique strategies for employee retention. Check out the company: https://wiserbrand.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The Founder's Hiring Roadmap04:38 - The 3-Week Gauntlet for Perfect First Hires06:00 - The #1 Trait Your First Employee MUST Have08:12 - Why You Shouldn't Hire an HR Manager First13:34 - The Right Time to Hire an HR Manager (At 20 Employees)17:41 - How an HR Manager Changes Your Company19:10 - Delegating Hiring to Department Heads21:41 - The Secret to Employee Retention23:06 - The Power of a Pause in Negotiations📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.