HR case management for small businesses
A practical guide to organizing HR requests, follow-ups, documents, and decisions when you are the whole HR team.
Key takeaways
- Define case types
- Track next actions
- Keep a timeline
- Close with resolution
What counts as an HR case
An HR case is any issue that needs a tracked outcome: leave, accommodation, employee relations, benefits renewal, hiring follow-up, or compliance-sensitive documentation.
The minimum useful case record
Each case should include a title, type, owner, primary person, risk level, status, due date, next action, tasks, documents, and timeline events.
- Owner
- Status
- Risk level
- Due date
- Timeline
- Resolution
How to avoid spreadsheet drift
Use one source of truth. If the next action changes, update the case. If a document arrives, attach it to the case. If a decision is made, add it to the timeline.
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Create your first caseThis documentation is intended for general operational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute official legal counsel. Consult a qualified professional or attorney regarding your specific state compliance obligations.