HR Retainer Support for the decisions and the work that follows
We work alongside you and your managers.
Through our HR retainer, we work alongside you and your managers to handle employee issues and strengthen how you manage your people. We get to know your business, help you weigh up decisions and carry out the agreed work, from updating policies to preparing for difficult conversations.
Our advice takes account of your legal responsibilities, business pressures and the impact on your team.
Why Businesses Choose Outsourced HR Services
Deal with today’s issues. Get ahead of tomorrow’s.
When employee issues take over, it’s easy for the wider HR work to slip. Contracts go unchecked, probation reviews are missed and managers keep working around problems.
With a retainer, we help you address what’s urgent while making time for the work that could prevent recurring issues. We also explain relevant employment law changes and help you identify what needs to change in your business.
You have regular access to experienced HR support, without employing a full-time HR team.
Choose the HR retainer support that fits your business.
Compare our packages below. If you’re unsure which fits, we’ll talk through your needs and recommend a suitable level of support.
"The biggest difference has been the peace of mind - Having HR, people management, and wider business support taken care of allows us to focus on running and growing the business, rather than getting caught up in compliance or reactive issues. It’s freed up time, reduced risk, and helped us build a more confident, well-managed team.”
- Karen May, Director, Inveris Training ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Questions about working with us
This depends on the package you choose. Support can include advice on employee issues, reviewing policies and documents, helping managers prepare for conversations and supporting agreed HR improvements.
Before you join, we’ll explain what’s included, what we’ll do and where additional work would need a separate agreement.
You can contact us when you need support, including between scheduled meetings. We’ll explain how to access that support and any limits within your chosen package before you join.
Yes. We can work directly with your managers on issues such as performance, absence, conduct and difficult conversations. We’ll agree who can contact us and the support available through your package.
Yes. We can help you prepare, advise on the process and attend meetings where appropriate. We’ll agree our involvement in advance and explain whether it’s covered by your retainer or needs a separate agreement.
Yes. If you already have someone managing HR, we can provide a second opinion, help with complex employee issues and bring senior HR experience when needed. We’ll agree responsibilities so it’s clear who handles each part of the work.
Yes. We can review your support with you and discuss a more suitable package as your business needs change. We’ll explain any changes to the scope, price and terms before you decide.
We know that people issues do not always arrive at a convenient time, so our retained clients can contact us when they need advice and support.
We aim to respond promptly and will always consider the urgency and nature of the issue when agreeing the right next step with you.
Let’s talk about the HR support your business needs.
You don’t need to choose a package before speaking to us. Tell us what’s happening, where you need help and what you’d like to improve.
We’ll explain how we could support you, recommend a suitable package and talk through the costs and what’s included. You can then decide whether it’s right for your business.
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No pressure or obligation.