Mr. Hardin is a pioneer in the field of Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO). His thought leadership has helped to establish new business models for the Human Resources (HR) industry, where companies can transform from a functional operations model to a process driven customer focused model. His theories and practices around Human Capital Outsourcing attraction to a Business Enterprise have become nationally recognized.

Mr. Hardin founded SCI Companies, the genesis of the SCI brand in 1985 with a vision to offer companies the opportunity to develop their human capital and provide employers solutions to managing their human resources. Starting with the under-serviced small business market, his PEO solutions delivered newfound value to small business owners, through reduced administrative costs and better strategic focus. In 1998, critical mass and scalable solutions allowed him to complete his vision, taking comprehensive HR outsourcing solutions to the next level. PlatformOne was launched to serve the up-market. To provide scale and skill value to its customers, its solutions integrate world-class HR technologies and services, supported by Best in Class processes and Human Capital.

Mr. Hardin's concept for developing a unique model for HR delivery was first conceived when employed as a health care consultant at American Medical International (AMI). He has been featured in numerous publications including NAPEO's PEO Insider and HRO Today, and has spoken at ASP World, NAPEO’s Annual Conference, and the Outsourcing World Summit. Mr. Hardin hosts “The Carter Hardin Show: Where You and Your Workplace Matter,” a weekly radio show on workplaceradio.com. He works out of SCI’s corporate office in Atlanta.