Our retained HR services UK businesses use cover the full employment lifecycle, from onboarding your first employee through to managing complex exits. Every retained package includes:
Unlimited advice via phone or email from a dedicated HR contact, for any employment issue that arises, however large or small. No per-call charges, no time limits, no hourly billing. Just expert guidance whenever you need it.
Bespoke HR administration support for all issues linked to advice provided, from drafting letters and documentation through to completing forms and managing correspondence with employees on your behalf.
A thorough audit of your existing HR documentation, identifying gaps, outdated clauses, and compliance risks under the Employment Rights Act 2025. We then update or replace policies to ensure your business is fully protected.
Bespoke employment contracts drafted for every new hire, covering all mandatory day-one particulars and updated for ERA 2025. Contract reviews are included as standard throughout your retained agreement.
Proactive monitoring of UK employment law changes; we notify you when legislation affects your business and update your policies and contracts accordingly. You are never caught out by a change in the law.
Immediate, commercially minded hr outsourcing uk expertise on any employment law issue, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, TUPE, flexible working requests, sickness absence, and more, from consultants with current sector knowledge.
Regardless of your business size, dealing with HR matters can be a daunting task. However, with the Retained HR Services at Harwood HR, you can get unlimited HR support at an affordable price. Choose our retained HR services for continuous access to HR expertise. This option is ideal for businesses seeking cost-effective HR solutions without the overhead of a full-time HR department. Our team offers ongoing HR consultancy and HR admin support, keeping your employees engaged and your operations smooth.
Our services start from as low as £50 per month, allowing your business to stay compliant with HR regulations and focus on core tasks. You’ll have access to a dedicated HR contact who will provide immediate support via phone or email. Our team conducts an HR audit and creates tailored policies and procedures that align with your business needs, while remaining in compliance with legislation. Additionally, we provide regular employee contract reviews to ensure long-term compliance. Choose Harwood HR for your HR needs and partner with an experienced and professional team committed to providing bespoke solutions for your business.
Getting started with Harwood HR’s hr outsourcing services takes three steps. We begin with a free consultation to understand your business, your workforce, and your HR challenges. From there, we design a bespoke retained package; there are no off-the-shelf plans because every business’s needs are different. Your dedicated hr consultant is then available from day one.
Our retained hr services UK employers rely on are fully scalable; your package grows as your team grows and can be adjusted at any time. If you already have an internal HR team, our retained service can supplement it, providing specialist employment law depth or capacity during peak periods.
An experienced in-house HR manager costs £35,000–£50,000+ per year in salary alone, before employer NI, pension, holiday cover, and training costs. Harwood HR’s retained hr packages start from £50 per month, giving you access to a team of specialists rather than a single generalist. The comparison is stark:
Our HR retainer packages are structured to handle daily HR tasks and complex HR projects with precision. They ensure your business stays compliant with current employment law and HR practices, effectively supporting your organisational needs. From HR strategy, compliance, training, to day-to-day employee issues, we provide you with bespoke, unlimited, fixed-fee advice every month. This service is fully bespoke. Following a free consultation to get to the root of your business’s needs, we design an individually tailored solution for your organisation. And if you already have a HR department, you can benefit from our retained HR service to support your team in areas they need assistance and further advice.
With Harwood HR, gain peace of mind knowing that you have a dedicated HR team focused on optimising your human resources functions. This setup not only enhances your HR function but also provides the stability of having expert HR advice readily available, helping you focus more on growing your business.
Duncan is a CIPD-qualified HR leader with 24+ years’ experience across retail, automotive, manufacturing and financial services. His expertise includes HR leadership, restructuring, acquisitions, employee relations and regulatory change. He has held senior roles with Sytner Group, Porsche GB and Dollar Financial Group and founded Harwood HR Solutions.
Zoe is a CIPD-qualified HR professional with extensive experience in HR, operations and training. She helped grow a business from 4 to 250+ employees and has expertise in acquisitions, TUPE, restructuring, recruitment, employee relations and FCA regulatory change, with a strong record of delivering HR projects without litigation.
Charlotte is a qualified HR professional with experience across people planning, organisational change, performance, talent and employee relations. She progressed to HR Business Partner at The Money Shop, supporting senior leadership through structural and financial change. Her expertise includes TUPE, redundancies, sickness absence and HR support across multiple sectors, including social care.
Retained HR services provide ongoing human resources support for a fixed fee. Instead of ad hoc help, you gain continuous HR solutions, expert advice, and long-term support with HR functions, compliance, and performance management.
HR retainer services UK businesses use operate on a monthly agreement. You pay a set fee for outsourced HR services, giving you an expert HR department without hiring in-house, ensuring consistent HR management and compliance with employment laws.
A monthly HR support service covers HR functions including drafting contracts, HR software guidance, employee relations, grievances, compliance, and consultancy services. It ensures tailored HR management with expert advice designed to address your business’s specific challenges.
Harwood HR’s retained HR packages start from £50 per month. HR monthly support costs vary by business size and needs; flexible retained HR services provide scalable solutions, whether you need basic consultancy or hands-on HR management. It is significantly more affordable than employing an in-house HR team.
Human resources support services help small businesses by outsourcing HR. You gain solutions for contracts, compliance with employment laws, and workplace issues without needing a full HR department, leaving you free to focus on growth and clients.
Yes. Retained HR services can replace an in-house HR team for smaller firms or supplement existing teams in larger organisations. They provide expert HR support, performance management, and consultancy without the cost of permanent staff.
Yes. All retained HR services are built around your goals, size, and sector. Whether you need employment law compliance, ad hoc HR functions, or long-term HR management, support is always tailored with bespoke advice and outsourced HR services.
HR retainer packages offer a wide range of options. You can combine monthly HR support, consultancy services, and ad hoc HR solutions. This ensures you only pay for what you need while still accessing expert HR management when required.
A monthly HR support service keeps you compliant with changing employment laws. Expert HR ensures contracts, policies, and HR functions are up to date, protecting your business while offering long-term solutions and avoiding costly tribunal risks.
Getting started is simple, book a free consultation, review your HR challenges, and we will build a tailored retained service. From ad hoc HR advice to full HR department replacement, you will have expert HR support and ongoing outsourced services from day one.
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