PuzzleHR for Nonprofits
Nonprofits have to do more with less. PuzzleHR transforms your HR department from a cost center into a profit center, so more of your budget goes where it matters most: your mission.
A conversation with our team. No cost, no commitment.
Budgets are tight, every dollar is accountable, and your people are your greatest asset. Yet employees are asking for more, from competitive pay to better benefits to room to grow.
Then there’s the HR work itself. Payroll, benefits, compliance, hiring, and training can stretch a small team thin and pull leaders away from the work that moves the mission forward.
A strong HR department is essential for success. PuzzleHR gives you one, without the cost of building it in-house.
Tight budgets
Rising benefit costs
Compliance penalties
Stretched HR staff
We help nonprofits turn HR from a cost center into a profit center.
HR solutions for nonprofits
A dedicated team of HR professionals who learn your organization and work as an extension of your staff.
On average, 20% of all yearly payrolls have costly errors. We integrate every payroll task to increase confidentiality, decrease risk, ensure accuracy, and control costs.
Employees are asking for more from their benefits. We find the right fit of benefits to retain your talent and keep your bottom line in check.
Recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development, so you have the best team in place to achieve your mission.
A great mission needs a great team. Our programs develop and retain your greatest asset: your people.
Employees connect directly to HR professionals, so concerns and questions are handled promptly. That builds a positive workplace and boosts satisfaction.
53% of companies have incurred payroll penalties for noncompliance in the past five years. We help you eliminate penalties from your bottom line.
Save on the cost of hiring and maintaining an in-house HR department. Our scalable solutions mean you only pay for the services you need.
How it works
Start with the services you need most and add more as you grow. Your budget goes to support you’ll actually use.
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Tell us about your organization, your team, and where HR is slowing you down.
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Your PuzzleHR professionals get to know your mission, people, and priorities.
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Together we choose the right mix of services for your needs and your budget.
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We handle HR month-in, month-out, so your leaders can focus on the people you serve.
HR professionals, backed by our Employee Direct Connect and Learning & Development teams, who know your organization and help you build an HR strategy that supports your mission.
Nonprofit case studies
From culture and leadership to benefits overhauls and leadership transitions, see how PuzzleHR helps nonprofits put the pieces together so they can stay focused on the people they serve.
“PuzzleHR’s expertise and support made a huge difference in advancing our nonprofit’s mission. Nonprofits like ours so badly need their help!”Nonprofit client, Shaking Up the System case study
Case study
A medium-sized healthcare nonprofit with multiple facilities in New York
Leadership was ready to upskill and engage employees and refresh their mission and values. PuzzleHR rolled out trainings, a custom leadership program, and a full employee recognition program.
Case study
A small healthcare and education nonprofit in Missouri
Facing a full benefits overhaul and a change in leadership at the same time, the organization relied on PuzzleHR to keep HR running smoothly through both, with Employee Direct Connect, HR Solved, Managed Payroll, and Managed Benefits.
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The nonprofit HR landscape shifts constantly. Our report breaks down five trends that can slow your mission down, and the smarter HR moves that close each gap.
Below you’ll find answers to common questions about PuzzleHR for nonprofits.
PuzzleHR gives nonprofits the strong HR department they need to achieve their mission, without the cost of building one in-house. We support payroll, benefits, compliance, talent management, learning and development, and employee relations, helping turn HR from a cost center into a profit center.
No. Our solutions are scalable, so you only pay for the services you need. Some nonprofits start with payroll or benefits; others partner with us for a full HR team. You can add services as your organization grows.
Yes. 66% of nonprofits say budget constraints affect their ability to recruit and retain staff. Partnering with PuzzleHR saves on the costs of hiring and maintaining an in-house HR department, so your resources are used effectively and efficiently and more of your budget goes to the mission.
On average, 20% of all yearly payrolls have costly errors, and 53% of companies have incurred payroll penalties for noncompliance in the past five years. Our Managed Payroll team integrates every payroll task to ensure accuracy and confidentiality, and our compliance support helps you eliminate penalties from your bottom line.
Pay is only one piece of the puzzle. We help you build benefits packages that retain talent while keeping costs in check, and we support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, recognition programs, and employee development, all of which keep people engaged and committed to your mission.
Want to see where nonprofits stand today? Download our free Nonprofit HR Trends report.
Yes. Only 29% of nonprofit leaders believe employees with leadership potential have access to development plans. Our Learning & Development team builds training initiatives and custom leadership programs that develop leadership skills and strengthen trust between employees and leaders.
One healthcare nonprofit saw a positive shift in engagement, on-time completion of essential trainings, and decreased turnover. Read the case study.
Employee Direct Connect gives your employees a direct line to PuzzleHR’s HR professionals, so concerns and questions are addressed promptly and efficiently. It fosters a positive work environment, boosts employee satisfaction, and takes those day-to-day questions off your leaders’ plates.
One Missouri nonprofit used EDC to help employees self-manage concerns while navigating a benefits overhaul and a leadership change. Read the case study.
Book a time with our team. We’ll learn about your organization, your people, and where HR is slowing you down, then recommend the right mix of services for your mission and your budget. No cost, no commitment.
Talk to PuzzleHR about HR for your nonprofit.
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