HR Support and Advice for Small Businesses
Surrey & Online
Practical HR support, when you need it
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Not every business needs ongoing HR support, but when people issues arise, having clear, professional guidance makes all the difference.
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My HR support options are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and proportionate support. Whether you need one-off advice or ongoing reassurance.
HR Advice Session​
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Pay-as-you-go advice when something comes up​
£125 per session
Targeted support when you need clarity.
For business owners who want straightforward, practical advice on a specific people matter.
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Ideal for:
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Handling a tricky performance conversation
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Managing probation concerns
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Responding to sickness absence issues
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Sanity-checking a decision before you act
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You’ll leave with:
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Clear, compliant next steps
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Practical guidance tailored to your situation
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A written summary for your records
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Confidence to proceed correctly
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If ongoing support would be beneficial, we can discuss retainer options.
HR Partner Retainer​
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Ongoing HR partnership for growing businesses
£395 per month
Ongoing HR partnership for growing, owner-led businesses
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For businesses with 8–20 employees who want to do things properly and feel confident handling people matters.
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This is for you if:
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You care about being a good employer
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You don’t want to “wing it” with HR
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You value structure but not corporate red tape
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You want someone calm to call before things escalate
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What’s included:
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Ongoing HR advice via phone and email
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Support with performance and probation issues
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Guidance on sickness and absence management
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Contract and policy updates where needed
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Drafting letters and formal documentation
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Quarterly HR review to identify risks and priorities​
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Minimum 6-month commitment. 30 days’ notice thereafter.​
HR Partner Plus Retainer​
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A proactive HR partnership for ambitious, growing teams
£695 per month
A more hands-on HR partnership for ambitious, growing team.
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For businesses with larger or more complex teams who want proactive HR involvement and a trusted external HR partner.
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This is for you if:
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You’re growing quickly
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You want to anticipate issues before they arise
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You want senior-level HR input
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You value having someone steady involved at a deeper level
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Includes everything in HR Partner, plus:
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Quarterly strategic HR planning session (virtual or in person)
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Attendance at formal meetings (virtual included)
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Manager coaching and guidance
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Support with more complex employee relations matters
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Workforce planning and risk mapping
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Where in-person attendance is requested outside the local Surrey area, travel time and expenses are agreed separately.
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Minimum 6-month commitment. 30 days’ notice thereafter.
Choose the level of HR support that fits where your business is right now, you can always change this as things evolve.
Is HR Support Right for My Business?
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HR support can be helpful if you:
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Employ staff or are growing your team (If you you have just one employee, you are doing HR)!
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Want confidence in how you handle people issues
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Need practical guidance without employing in-house HR
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Want to reduce risk and avoid common HR pitfalls
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If you’re unsure which option is right, a short conversation can help identify the most appropriate starting point.
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