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HR Outsourcing Services for Small Businesses & SMEs

Dedicated Low-Cost Outsourced HR Services for Small Companies & SMEs (ad-hoc or rolling contracts)

Affordable HR Solutions for Businesses in London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk – Expert Support to Navigate Employment Laws and Build a Compliant, Productive Workforce.

Why you need professional HR support

Employees are the most important asset in any business. Treat them well and you’ll be rewarded with hard-working, productive staff who enjoy their work and value their employer.

 

But things don’t always go according to plan... And if they don’t, you’ll be stunned if an employee takes legal action which can lead to being an existential threat to any small company.

 

Not knowing whether you’re on the right side of the law can be stressful – for lack of money or time, what often happens is that businesses choose to handle HR all by themselves. 

 

This is understandable, but can lead to dramatic consequences such as tremendous corporate fines that could simply put your business under. Are you really willing to take that risk?  

 

To give you a better idea of how much a claim could cost your business, we’ve listed some figures of average Employment Tribunal Awards from 2022/23 below.

Average Employment Tribunal Awards 22/23

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Solicitor Costs

The cost to defend an Employment Tribunal Claim including a solicitor who deals with the whole claim in the tribunal or court.

Hourly solicitor rates vary between £275 - £450 + VAT.

Disbursements

Costs from third parties known as ‘disbursements’. The disbursements that are normally incurred are counsel’s fees - usually for representation at an Employment Tribunal. Hourly barrister rates vary between £750 - £2,000 + VAT per day.

Legal Support Fee

As an example, just the legal support fee for a straightforward Unfair Dismissal Claim ranges between £5,000 to £15,000 + VAT. The fee for more complex cases can go up to £40,000 + VAT.

We won’t tie you in lengthy HR contracts that don’t work for you. Unlike Peninsula or Croner who only provide high-level HR advice, we offer dedicated personal 1-1 support without the price tag! Our Outsourced HR Services Pricing is transparent, flexible and fair – with no lengthy contracts and no cancellation fees.

Your challenges as a business owner

If you’re a business owner and employ people, you may be facing various employee challenges. Questions such as these may be keeping you up at night…

Where do I even start with HR?

Where can I get up-to-date and legally compliant employment contracts incl. permanent, fixed term, zero hours, part time, temporary worker contracts?

How can I access legally compliant employment policies including maternity or adoption leave, and sickness absence that work for my business?

How do I deal with persistent sickness absence?

How do I deal with someone who is constantly late for work and letting me down? I’m frightened of getting it wrong and ending up in court.

I had a Grievance from an employee, I don’t know what to do. If I ignore it, will it go away?

I had a resignation which is welcomed but the employee has mentioned unfair constructive dismissal. Should I be concerned?

I have lost a contract to a competitor. How do I deal with this? Does TUPE apply? What do I need to do?

Key benefits of outsourcing HR services for small businesses & SMEs

Stay legally compliant with employment law without the need of expensive employment law solicitor firms!

Save money – there is no need to hire an in-house employee.

Benefit from the support of qualified and highly-experienced pros in HR + in all things people, allowing you to unlock your team’s potential and benefit from better people management.

Access a great range and high quality of HR activities.

Unlock more time to spend on growing your business. HR can be pretty time-consuming!

Improve your recruitment and onboarding of staff – grow your team with the right people, in the most cost-effective way.

Enjoy increased employee satisfaction and loyalty.

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Our Expertise

We’re a multi-award winning team partnering with ambitious businesses and SMEs to deliver game-changing People Development and innovative HR Solutions that keep your business compliant, thriving, and set for success.

At the heart of everything we do is driving business growth by helping people succeed. We cover all things HR including Employment Law, Strategic HR, Employee Relations, HR Software and much more. We unlock the potential of individuals and teams to boost performance and business growth with Personal Coaching, Business Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Human Behaviour Workshops (DISC) or Resilience and Wellbeing Training.

 

We work across many different sectors and support all types of SMEs.

 

We pride ourselves to be an outstanding HR partner with the capacity to offer our outsourced HR services at heavily reduced rates to small companies & SMEs across the UK.

 

Our lead HR expert, Joanna Breen, has a successful 25-year corporate career in HR under her belt supporting a whole range of stakeholders including the C-suite. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Joanna holds a Masters degree in Strategic Human Resources Management and is qualified in Organisation Design and Development at Postgraduate level.

Key benefits of working with us

We understand the HR/People pressures faced by MDs, founders, operations managers and even HR professionals every day. You may be facing an infinite number of challenges.
It’s our mission to make your life easier and to guarantee compliance and trust every step of the way. Whatever your role is, we'll give you high-quality support tailored around your businesses to tackle your HR challenges.

Documentation

Get all your paperwork sorted including, but not limited to, company handbook, employment contracts and HR policies.​​

HR Expertise

Lean on us to handle complex situations such as grievances, redundancies and more.

Employment Law Compliance

Let us keep you up to date with the ever-changing UK legislation.​

Discounted Rates for SMEs

We offer a completely transparent and flexible pricing structure for our outsourced HR & People Solutions to small businesses at heavily reduced rates.

 

Finding peace of mind you can trust

We know that finding the right HR/People partner you can trust can be tough. We also know that we’re the right fit for you if…

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Lee Myall, Chief Executive Officer

"I partnered with Breen & Associates for my Data Centre business during a phase of acquisition, growth and expansion. This was an intense period of positive change, including hiring, development of staff and maturing the organisation. Having the breadth and depth of experience available from Jo and the team was invaluable during this exciting and critical time in the business."

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Great service at a great price

Heavily discounted rates for small businesses.

Transparent and flexible pricing structure.

No lengthy contracts - join on a monthly basis.

Easy plan up- or downgrade for best-possible cost-saving.

No cancellation fees.

We know that it’s tough to run a business. Cost is a crucial factor in all areas. We therefore offer our outsourced HR & People Solutions to small companies & SMEs across the UK at heavily reduced rates. We never compromise on quality, but do what we can to support business owners and leaders.

 

We believe in a transparent and flexible pricing structure that can be easily adapted to your needs. We don’t lock you into lengthy contracts - instead you can join us on a rolling monthly basis with no cancellation fees. You can also benefit from our option to easily up- or downgrade to achieve the best possible cost-saving (subject to a 30-day cancellation notice).

If you don’t feel ready to join on a rolling monthly contract, that’s fine too. You can still partner with us and pay as you go.

 

If you’ve specific projects or one-off requirements in mind including recruitment support, we can quote you separately and agree on an overall project delivery figure.

Using high-quality outsourced HR services is priceless. Nonetheless, we offer small businesses & SMEs across the UK heavily reduced rates.

What's included?

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Dedicated HR Support

  • Access to a dedicated HR Business Partner (CIPD qualified) who will get to know your business

  • Development and alignment of your HR/ People strategy in line with your business goals  

  • Board-level, non-executive director and business owner advice and support   

  • Remote phone or video call support or in-person visits if required

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HR Documents -
Drafted bespoke for your business

  • Drafting key HR documents and letters to support our advice

  • Contracts of employment  

  • Employee handbooks including policies and procedures for compliance with employment law and best practice

  • Bespoke template documents and letters 

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Employee Relations

  • Case management & support of grievances, disciplinaries, managing poor performance, independent investigations

  • Crisis and incident support

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Employment Law Updates

  • Regular email updates on employment law changes and key business obligations

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Free Monthly Review Meetings

  • A free 30-minute meeting each month to align people strategies with your business priorities and commercial goals incl. legal updates

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Discounts

  • Cloud HR Software (Breathe) - 10% Discount

  • Recruitment Support - 5% Discount

  • Management & Leadership HR Training - 5% Discount

  • Business & Leadership Coaching - 5% Discount

  • Team Development Training - 5% Discount

  • Wellbeing & Mental Health Support - 5% Discount

Investment Options - Outsourced HR for SMEs

HR Outsourcing – Investment options

Whatever your people challenge may be, you'll be supported by the same HR expert throughout.

All our consultants are highly experienced and accredited by the governing body CIPD.

Rest assured that you'll be in good hands. We're not just HR people, we're passionate about driving business results through people and go above & beyond to see companies grow!

​Thinking about a longer-term partnership?
 

​Get an additional 10% Discount off the below monthly pricing.

​Contact us to find out more.

  • PAY AS YOU GO

    124£
     
    Access to a dedicated HR expert for 1 hour (CIPD qualification guaranteed)
    Valid for one month
    • ✅ Transparent & flexible pricing structure
    • ✅ No contract - just pay as you go
    • ✅ Easy plan upgrade
  • BASIC - Monthly

    238£
    Every month
    🔹 Access to a dedicated HR expert for 2 hours/month (CIPD qualification guaranteed) 🔹 Suitable for businesses with 1-20 people
     
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Annual Subscription (contact us to claim)
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Breathe HR Software
    • ✅ 5% Discount on Recruitment, HR Training & People Support
    • ⬇️ 4% Saving compared to Pay As You Go hourly rate
    • 👍 Monthly rolling contract
    • 👍 Flexible plan up/downgrade
    • ❌ No change fees
    • ❌ No admin fees
    • ❌ No cancellation fees
    • 🗓 Subject to a 30-day cancellation notice
  • BRONZE - Monthly

    456£
    Every month
    🔹 Access to a dedicated HR expert for 4 hours/month (CIPD qualification guaranteed) 🔹 Suitable for businesses with 21-50 people
     
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Annual Subscription (contact us to claim)
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Breathe HR Software
    • ✅ 5% Discount on Recruitment, HR Training & People Support
    • ⬇️ 8.1% Saving compared to Pay As You Go hourly rate
    • ⬇️ 4.2% Saving compared to BASIC hourly rate
    • 👍 Monthly rolling contract
    • 👍 Flexible plan up/downgrade
    • ❌ No change fees
    • ❌ No admin fees
    • ❌ No cancellation fees
    • 🗓 Subject to a 30-day cancellation notice
  • MOST POPULAR

    SILVER - Monthly

    654£
    Every month
    🔹 Access to a dedicated HR expert for 6 hours/month (CIPD qualification guaranteed) 🔹 Suitable for businesses with 51-100 people
     
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Annual Subscription (contact us to claim)
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Breathe HR Software
    • ✅ 5% Discount on Recruitment, HR Training & People Support
    • ⬇️ 12.1% Saving compared to Pay As You Go hourly rate
    • ⬇️ 8.4% Saving compared to BASIC hourly rate
    • 👍 Monthly rolling contract
    • 👍 Flexible plan up/downgrade
    • ❌ No change fees
    • ❌ No admin fees
    • ❌ No cancellation fees
    • 🗓 Subject to a 30-day cancellation notice
  • GOLD - Monthly

    832£
    Every month
    🔹 Access to a dedicated HR expert for 8 hours/month (CIPD qualification guaranteed) 🔹 Suitable for businesses with 101-150 people
     
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Annual Subscription (contact us to claim)
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Breathe HR Software
    • ✅ 5% Discount on Recruitment, HR Training & People Support
    • ⬇️ 16.1% Saving compared to Pay As You Go hourly rate
    • ⬇️ 12.6% Saving compared to BASIC hourly rate
    • 👍 Monthly rolling contract
    • 👍 Flexible plan up/downgrade
    • ❌ No change fees
    • ❌ No admin fees
    • ❌ No cancellation fees
    • 🗓 Subject to a 30-day cancellation notice
  • PLATINUM - Monthly

    1,584£
    Every month
    🔹 Access to a dedicated HR expert for 16 hours/month (CIPD qualification guaranteed) 🔹 Suitable for businesses with 151+ people
     
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Annual Subscription (contact us to claim)
    • ✅ 10% Discount on Breathe HR Software
    • ✅ 5% Discount on Recruitment, HR Training & People Support
    • ⬇️ 20.2% Saving compared to Pay As You Go hourly rate
    • ⬇️ 16.8% Saving compared to BASIC hourly rate
    • 👍 Monthly rolling contract
    • 👍 Flexible plan up/downgrade
    • ❌ No change fees
    • ❌ No admin fees
    • ❌ No cancellation fees
    • 🗓 Subject to a 30-day cancellation notice
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