HR Software & Services Selection

Areas of Expertise
Independent Evaluation
Methodology
Project Management & Reporting
Business-Specific RFP Content
Unparalleled Analysis of Responses

Eventually, every HR organization must select an HR software provider or services vendor. Conducting a search is a time consuming and expensive endeavor and one that an organization does not want to repeat. That's why it is critical that your decision be based upon relevant, fact-based information. While there are alternate approaches to making the selection, many organizations choose to develop a formalized Request for Proposal (RFP).

Top reasons why organizations develop a RFP

To increase competition for your organization's business, which will open up new options and potentially drive down the cost of ownership
To identify and select qualified vendors capable of supporting high levels of service in the most cost-effective and administratively efficient manner possible
To select stable, organized and efficient vendors interested in developing long-term relationships
To award opportunities to the most capable and qualified vendor - the one whose capabilities and experience can support demands and can grow as needs evolve
To outline a formal working agreement with clear terms and conditions for both the buyer and the supplier
To ensure a fair and equal opportunity for service providers

Areas of Expertise

We regularly review the products and offerings of vendors in key HR service areas including:

Human Resources Administration
Benefits (Health & Welfare and Retirement)
Payroll
Talent Management
- On-Boarding
- Recruitment
- Training
- Performance Management
- Compensation
- Succession Planning
- Social Networks
HR Service Centers
Absence and Leave Management

Independent Evaluation

We have the ability to objectively evaluate software and service providers as well as assess their capacity to meet your short-term and long-term objectives. Sibson Consulting has no affiliations or partnerships with software or service providers.

Methodology

We follow a proven Six-Sigma methodology that has been tailored specifically for vendor selection services, including:

Define
Measure
Analyze
Improve
Control

Project Management & Reporting

We use state-of-the-art project management tools to monitor, track and report the project's status to your organization. Our reports can be tailored to the needs of the various stakeholders - from those on the project team to those the team reports to in upper management - within your organization.

Sample Detailed Project Plan - Detailed task plan with resource assignments, due dates and task deliverables.
Sample Management Milestone Reporting - A milestone snapshot of the key and relevant progress points obtained throughout the term of the project.

Business-Specific RFP Content

Through careful listening and proven methods of discovery, we develop full-featured RFPs based upon the detailed business needs and other requirements of your organization. There is never a "one size fits all" approach with our services.

Sample RFP Table of Contents

Unparalleled Analysis of Responses

Our analysis of the RFP response is unsurpassed. We combine two types of full analyses to achieve our overriding goal of helping our clients make the best and most informed decisions:

Sample Quantitative Analysis - Graphical and numerical representation of vendor responses.
Sample Qualitative Analysis - Narrative comparisons and evaluations of vendor key differentiators.