HR Outsourcing Services for Small Businesses & SMEs
Dedicated Low-Cost Outsourced HR Services for Small Companies & SMEs (pay-as-you-go or ongoing HR support plans)
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 2024/25 below.
Average Employment Tribunal Awards 24/25
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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.
Unlike big firms who offer only high-level HR advice, we give you dedicated, personal 1-1 support without the hefty price tag! Our Outsourced HR Services Pricing is transparent, flexible and fair.
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?
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How can I access legally compliant employment policies including maternity or adoption leave, and sickness absence that work for my business?
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How do I deal with persistent sickness absence?
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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.
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I had a Grievance from an employee, I don’t know what to do. If I ignore it, will it go away?
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I had a resignation which is welcomed but the employee has mentioned unfair constructive dismissal. Should I be concerned?
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I have lost a contract to a competitor. How do I deal with this? Does TUPE apply? What do I need to do?
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Key benefits of outsourcing HR services for small businesses & SMEs
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Stay legally compliant with employment law without the need of expensive employment law solicitor firms!
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Save money – there is no need to hire an in-house employee.
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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.
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Access a great range and high quality of HR activities.
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Unlock more time to spend on growing your business. HR can be pretty time-consuming!
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Improve your recruitment and onboarding of staff – grow your team with the right people, in the most cost-effective way.
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Enjoy increased employee satisfaction and loyalty.
Get your Employer Risk Score + tailored Action Plan in a matter of minutes. Easy!
We'll ask you 20 YES/NO questions on 4 critical People & HR areas as part of your business. In 3 minutes or less, you'll have a tailored Action Plan packed with resources and next steps you can implement right away to protect your business from costly HR issues & legal mistakes.
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An Overall Employer Risk Score that summarises your business risk level.
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A Detailed Score for each area, so you see exactly where you stand and where you might be exposed.
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A Tailored Step-by-Step Action Plan packed with resources and next steps you can implement right away.
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BONUS: Three legally up-to-date policy templates: Disciplinary, Grievance, Bullying & Harassment.
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
Stay on the right side of ever-changing UK employment law, with regular updates and practical guidance so you're always protected.
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…
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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We know how tough it is to run a business, and that cost matters in every area. That's why we offer our outsourced HR and People solutions to small companies and SMEs across the UK at heavily reduced rates, without ever compromising on quality.
Our pricing is transparent, flexible and fair, and built around your business. Choose the plan that fits, add only what you need, and upgrade as your team grows. See your options and get a personalised quote on our pricing page.
If you're not ready to join our HR retainer family, that's fine too – you can still partner with us on a pay-as-you-go basis.
And if you have a specific project or one-off requirement in mind, such as TUPE or recruitment support, we can quote you separately and agree an overall project delivery figure.