Understand the uses of a third-party contract. Third-party contracts are used for variousfunctions in the HR department. Choosing a third-party contractor begins with a needsassessment to determine how best to serve the needs of the organization. The RFP process provides an organized way to select the best option for the needs of the business.Be able to describe communication strategies. To ensure that the right information is provided to employees when they need it and that there is a mechanism for senior management to hear from employees, a communication strategy must be developed based on what information is needed, who needs to hear it, who will provide it, and when it will be delivered.