Case Study
A 700 Employee Auto Group Found a Trusted HR Partner
How did full service HR solutions help resolve internal HR issues?
Managing HR for a multi-location automotive group with 700 employees is no easy task. With the fast pace and high demands of the car business—combined with the complexities of today’s workforce—Lori, the company’s long-time VP of HR, knew she needed more than just internal support. She needed an experienced partner who could scale with her, offer real expertise, and provide peace of mind.
Client: Lori, Vice President of Human Resources
Company Size: 700 Employees across 25 Locations
Industry: Automotive
Solution: Full-Service HR Outsourcing
The auto business is a tough business... then you combine that with today’s environment of employees, and things get complicated fast.
Thought criteria that went into reviewing the Corban Solution
Critical expertise needed in
- HR support for a fast-paced, multi-location automotive business
- Compliance management and handling complex employee relations
- Scalable expertise to match company growth and evolving workforce needs
- Ongoing training and tools to build internal HR confidence
Technology
- Access to HR tools, templates, and best practices through Corban’s platform
- Automation to improve efficiency
- Immediate expert support without expanding internal systems
- Resources that empower internal leaders to manage effectively
Staffing
- Reduced need for building a large internal HR department
- On-demand access to a full team of experts without added headcount
- Reliable support during high-pressure HR situations
- Long-term partnership offering consistency and peace of mind
Solution
For Lori, that partner was Corban OneSource. Already in place when she joined 17 years ago, Corban quickly became more than just a service provider. They became an extension of her team – offering hands-on guidance, expert support, and a level of consistency that many in-house departments struggle to maintain.
“The real beauty in the Corban relationship is having the staff of people that you don’t have to pay for inside this company. We’re still cost-conscious, but Corban helps us refine all our employment practices and policies.”
What really stood out was Corban’s educational approach. Over time, Lorie built her own HR confidence through the tools, templates, and training the Corban team provided. “I got a heck of an education from your people… I can handle just about any situation now, but it’s because of your people.
Results
Corban’s support has allowed Lori and her team to handle everything from compliance and payroll to high-stakes employee relations—without having to staff a large internal department.
When conflict arises, she no longer feels isolated or uncertain. Instead, she has trusted experts just a phone call away.
“Everyone at the store is emotional about it, and I’m frustrated, but I don’t have to be the expert. That’s where I find Corban most helpful.”
This long-term relationship has become a rare thing in today’s HR landscape—reliable, personal, and unwavering.
“We’ve been together longer than most married people. I get calls all the time from other companies wanting our business… I’ve never felt the need to entertain any of them.”
Conclusion
For Lori, the Corban partnership has been instrumental not only to her company’s operational success but to her personal growth as a leader. She credits Corban’s team with giving her the confidence, knowledge, and backing to manage even the most complex HR challenges with clarity and calm.
“I feel like everything I’ve done here has meant something—and part of that is because of your team.”