The challenge
Simpson Seeds is a buyer, processor, marketer, and exporter of specialty crops such as lentils, peas, and chickpeas. Fun fact: they’ve shipped to over 80 countries worldwide!
As they continued to grow, the team and its HR Coordinator, Twyla Martin, realized it was time to invest in a HRIS when their administrative responsibilities prevented them from accomplishing what they needed to.
They had multiple systems which caused lots of double entry. “We didn’t want needless paper and tedious processes. We thought ‘there has to be a better way,’” Twyla explains. “That’s when we started searching for something that would allow us to store and manage HR data all in one place.”
The solution
When looking for HR solutions, their priorities were cost-effectiveness and ease of use. “After shortlisting our options to three different systems, we chose Humi as it was the front-runner that met all our requirements.”
“HR at Simpson Seeds touches everything from health and safety to recruiting, and my objectives range from overarching strategic initiatives to very granular tasks, so the more I can automate, the better.”
After being with the HR side of Humi for three years, Twyla started to consider adding employee benefits to their Humi package. “The Humi Benefits Team offered a no-commitment analysis of our current plan at the time, versus what they could offer. It then became obvious that there would be huge cost-savings by moving our benefits to Humi. That’s when we decided that it was time to combine our HR and benefits into one.”
The results
Since being with Humi for three years, they’ve efficiently managed three different plants plus their Head Office location, for an overall total of 85 employees.
On the employee benefits side, Simpson Seeds ended up saving over $29,400 annually after switching their plan. How? Humi has a strong partnership with benefits carriers, one that allows us aggregate buying power and efficient financial factors. And because of this, we can offer competitive benefits rates and help Canadian companies save money.
And the best part? They won’t have any bad surprises at renewals. Our benefits team focuses on long-term savings for companies, not just first-year savings. In the years to come, Simpson Seeds can expect to continue paying well below what they were paying for their previous benefits plan.
“Humi has decreased a lot of the HR inefficiencies and has saved us an abundance of time, so that, as an HR department, we can focus on more strategic initiatives. Instead of being behind a desk, we can now be out there present with managers and employees.”
“From the employee standpoint, the experience is also great. Everything they need is right inside Humi and the platform is also easy to learn.”
Going forward, Simpson Seeds is also looking at expanding their Humi package to include payroll. “It makes sense having all these systems together. It’s a time-saver for everybody.”
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