HR Support & Retainers
Experienced HR support without the overhead of a full-time HR function.
I work alongside businesses as an approachable, trusted HR partner. Whether you need a sounding board for an urgent people issue, help improving your processes or ongoing support for managers, I can tailor the arrangement to your organisation rather than impose a one-size-fits-all package.
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01Outsourced HR advisory
I provide day-to-day HR guidance to business owners and managers, helping them navigate the employee lifecycle while making sensible, consistent decisions.
How I can help
- Practical advice on workplace issues
- Support for managers and business owners
- Escalation of complex or legally sensitive matters
- Letters, meetings and procedural support
02Flexible HR retainers
Regular HR support can make budgeting predictable and give managers confidence that advice is available when needed. Retainers are scoped around the size and needs of each client.
How I can help
- Monthly advisory arrangements
- Scheduled management check-ins
- Access to policies and document support by agreement
- Priority planning and agreed response arrangements
03Contracts, handbooks and policies
I can draft, review and update HR documents that managers actually understand and use, aligning content with organisational expectations and current legal requirements.
How I can help
- Employment contracts and offer letters
- Employee handbooks and policy libraries
- Disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability policies
- Supporting manager guidance and forms
04HR processes, systems and governance
I can strengthen the quality of HR administration and information used for decisions. This is particularly useful where HR has developed organically without consistent controls.
How I can help
- Employee lifecycle process mapping
- Personnel file and workflow reviews
- HR information and data quality
- Permissions, records and governance improvements
05Induction, probation and onboarding
A structured start helps employees settle in and managers identify expectations early. I help organisations build repeatable onboarding and probation arrangements.
How I can help
- Induction checklists and plans
- Probation review templates and manager training
- New starter documentation
- Improvement planning and reporting
06People strategy and business partnering
Where businesses are growing or changing, I help turn commercial priorities into workable people plans, covering leadership, recruitment, capability and employee experience.
How I can help
- People priorities and annual plans
- Workforce risk and capacity considerations
- Management development planning
- Business-focused HR measures
07HR audits and practical improvement plans
I review current arrangements and produce proportionate priorities so businesses know which changes will have the biggest impact.
How I can help
- Document and policy audits
- Employee file and process reviews
- Compliance-focused improvement plans
- Implementation and management support
Experienced advice, with practical outcomes.
I'll work to understand what matters to your organisation, communicate clearly and give you support that is relevant, proportionate and focused on implementation.
- Direct contact with an experienced Chartered HR professional
- A clear scope of work and agreed next steps
- Careful handling of sensitive information
- Practical guidance, documentation and manager support
Could I help your business with this?
Tell me what you need. I’ll reply personally to discuss the next steps.