HR Solutions for Contractors
HR Service Options at a Glance
Essential Human Resources Services for Contractors
Companies in the Trades face unique HR and safety challenges. My HR Guy provides structured human resources services built specifically for trade and construction businesses, helping you reduce compliance risk, improve jobsite readiness, and manage employees with confidence.
The HR Mentor Retainer Account gives you a custom Employee Handbook, an OSHA-compliant Safety Manual and training program, access to the HR Vault, and an HR professional on call, for one flat monthly fee and without the cost of hiring a full-time HR employee. It creates consistent employee management practices that support stable growth and predictable operations across every crew.
Performance Pay Management
Performance pay can drive productivity and accountability when it is designed and managed correctly. My HR Guy delivers performance pay management services tailored for contractors who rely on output-based compensation and labor efficiency to run profitable crews.
This service includes reviewing and refining existing pay plans, designing compliant performance-based structures, and building the tools that run them, from custom calculators to full spreadsheet systems and custom web applications, so pay systems align with operational goals.
Ongoing reporting and analysis help employees understand expectations, track results, and stay accountable, while owners maintain control of labor costs and gain clearer insight into performance trends. The result is a transparent, data-driven pay system that rewards performance, improves consistency, and protects the business.
Additional HR Services
Some workforce challenges require targeted, hands-on support beyond ongoing HR programs. My HR Guy offers additional HR services to help contractors address complex compliance issues, operational transitions, training needs, or project-based workforce challenges. These services provide practical, real-world expertise through on-site support, advanced training, and expert consultations designed to strengthen daily operations, improve employee performance, and reduce risk when it matters most.
HR Mentor Retainer Account
Master HR and safety compliance and become a better employer with contractor-specific documents, monthly training, and unlimited access to a real HR pro, all for one flat monthly fee.
Your Go-To for HR and Safety Advice, Customized for Your Business
$300/Month
+ one-time $3,000 setup fee
Performance Pay Management Services
$1,000
$1,500-$5,000
$500+/Month
Additional Services
$7,500
for 2 Days
+$2,500
per Additional Day
Live Virtual Training Events
$300/Hour
Consultations/Projects*
$150/30 Minutes
*Included at no extra cost with an HR Mentor Retainer Account
How My HR Guy Supports Contractors With the Right HR Solutions
The HR Mentor Retainer Account starts by finding out where your company actually stands, then builds the foundational documents you’re missing and keeps them current as laws change in the states where you operate.
What sets it apart is the access. You’re working with HR pros who know the trades and know your company. Ask about a termination, an overtime calculation, industry best practices, or a policy you’re not sure about, and you get an answer before you act. We often save companies thousands of dollars in legal fees when they call us for advice first, avoiding having to pay by the minute for legal advice… or worse, acting without any advice and facing a lawsuit.
How Do You Know You’re Ready for Contractor HR Support?
You’re likely ready for My HR Guy if any of these situations look familiar:
You’ve got at least one employee… but no employee handbook, or consistent way to handle hiring, write-ups, safety talks, or terminations.
You’ve had an OSHA visit, wage-and-hour complaint, or messy termination that felt risky or exposed.
You spend valuable time fixing payroll errors, chasing signatures, or mediating crew disputes instead of driving growth.
Why Contractors Trust My HR Guy—Not Guesswork, Generic AI Tools, or “We’ll Figure It Out” HR
Contractors choose My HR Guy because the service model is built specifically for contractor operations, not office environments, payroll add-ons, or one-size-fits-all HR tools. But more importantly, they choose us over the common alternatives many businesses rely on:
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Having someone “figure it out” without HR Training
- Relying on AI to answer complex compliance or safety questions
- Putting off HR entirely because it’s “not a problem right now”
In reality, HR isn’t something you want to improvise. It’s like insurance—you need solid systems, documentation, and expert guidance in place before something goes wrong.
Why Contractors Trust My HR Guy—Not Guesswork, Generic AI Tools, or “We’ll Figure It Out” HR
Contractors choose My HR Guy because the service model is built specifically for contractor operations—not office environments, payroll add-ons, or one-size-fits-all HR tools. But more importantly, they choose us over the common alternatives many businesses rely on:
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Having Someone “figure it out” without HR Training
- Relying on AI to answer complex compliance or safety questions
- Putting off HR entirely because it’s “not a problem right now”
In reality, HR isn’t something you want to improvise. It’s like insurance—you need solid systems, documentation, and expert guidance in place before something goes wrong.
With My HR Guy, you reduce legal and safety risk through contractor-specific policies, OSHA-aligned training tools, and audit-ready records. You gain a dedicated HR expert team without the cost of a full-time hire, ensuring your business is protected long before you face a compliance issue or crew dispute.
We also help you improve hiring, retention, and productivity through clear expectations, fair pay structures, and consistent processes at every jobsite. When the time comes to sell your business or bid complex projects, standardized HR systems make it easy for buyers and partners to verify your operations.
My HR Guy gives contractors peace of mind—every day, not just in an emergency.
Take the Next Step With an HR Retainer Account
The HR Mentor Retainer Account covers your documents, your Virtual HR Inspection, and unlimited advice, month-to-month with no long-term contract and no surprise invoices. Add Performance Pay Management or bring an HR pro on site whenever it would help.
Use My HR Guy for contractor-focused HR solutions ranging from core compliance to advanced pay-plan management. When you’re ready to align HR, safety, and payroll with the way contractors actually work, contact our team at 866-MY-HR-GUY.
FAQs
Here are some of the questions contractors ask about how outsourced HR support actually works in the field.
What does it mean that you offer "HR for the Trades"?
Because we work with companies like yours every day (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage doors) we know and understand the laws that impact you. The problems you address on a daily basis, from incentive pay to OSHA requirements to the use of company-owned vehicles, are topics that a standard HR firm just doesn’t understand. Not only do we know your industry, as a small family-owned company ourselves we can relate to many of the challenges you might face. We get to know you personally and offer honest advice that’s easy to understand and specific to your needs. We guarantee no canned or AI generated responses… just real expertise from real HR pros.
Do you do one-off project work?
While we can offer one-off advice in a pinch, this will only get your business so far. We prefer that clients keep us on retainer so we can provide you with ongoing advice, essential resources, and proactive tips as your business progresses. This way we can help you get to the root of the issue and solve it, instead of just putting a band-aid on it, and ensure your company documents (employee handbook, safety manual, required employee paperwork) align with the decisions you make.
The HR Mentor Retainer Account is flexible, affordable, and requires no long-term commitment.
I've got an AI-generated Employee Handbook and Safety Manual I made with an online template. Why isn't that good enough?
Even the best templates don’t take into account your industry, company size, state-specific legislation, and personal business preferences. And they are often written in “legalese” so they’re impossible to understand. These details matter when it comes to putting policies into daily practice and keeping your company legally protected. Because we specialize in handbooks and safety manuals for the trades, we make sure they do exactly what you need. Plus, we offer advice on best practices so you’re not just compliant but also competitive in the industry, giving you an advantage in recruiting and retention.
Why do I need to worry about payroll compliance?
Unless you’re paying pure hourly wages – or your employees never work overtime – you may be getting it wrong. Overtime pay is tied to the average an employee earns over the pay period, not their base hourly rate. So if an employee gets performance pay (spiffs, bonuses, etc.) on top of their hourly rate, you need to add BOTH when calculating overtime. Most payroll software doesn’t make this easy on you, so if you’re not taking extra steps to be compliant, you probably aren’t!
We can help your business by making sure your payroll is compliant, easy to manage, sustainable, pays your employees fairly, and makes you competitive in the industry. Let us do the hard work for you!