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Retainer

Retainer HR Services for UK SMEs


Our HR Retainer Service gives you reliable, expert HR support for a simple monthly fee. It is designed for small and medium-sized businesses that want to manage their people properly, reduce risk, and avoid costly problems.


You get practical HR support when you need it, without the expense of employing an in-house HR team.
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How the HR Retainer Works


You pay a fixed monthly fee for a set number of HR hours, starting from two hours per month.


Those hours are completely flexible and can be used however you choose across all areas of HR.


Use your hours for:
•    Day-to-day HR advice for managers
•    Disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues
•    Absence management and return-to-work support
•    Contracts, handbooks and HR policies
•    Recruitment and onboarding
•    Redundancies, restructures and employee relations issues
•    Strategic HR planning as your business grows


If it involves managing people, your retainer can cover it.
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Why a Retainer Makes Sense


Most employment issues start small and become expensive when they are not handled correctly. Having HR support on retainer means you get advice before problems escalate.


On average, our clients:
•    Avoid four potential employment tribunal claims per year
•    Reduce legal fees by up to 98%
•    Improve staff retention
•    Reduce sickness absence
•    Spend less time dealing with people problems


Good HR protects your business and improves performance.
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What Makes Us Different


We are not a call-centre HR provider.
•    Local, UK-based support
•    Qualified and experienced HR specialists
•    Fully insured
•    No call centres – deal with the same people every time
•    Specialists in your industry
•    Support via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, or face to face


We take the time to understand your business and give clear, practical advice you can act on.
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Why You Can’t Afford Not to Have HR Support


One poorly handled employee issue can cost far more than a year of HR support. Tribunal claims, legal fees, long-term sickness absence and high staff turnover all place a heavy financial and operational burden on SMEs.


Our retainer costs a fraction of the price of just one serious HR mistake — and helps prevent issues before they arise.
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Simple, Practical HR Support


With our HR Retainer Service, you know your costs, you know who to contact, and you know your business is protected.


Prices start from £295 per month for 2 hours.


Contact us today to discuss the right level of support for your business.

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