HR outsourcing
HR Outsourcing | Expert Outsourced HR Services for SMEs
HR Outsourcing that gives you confidence to focus on your business
Managing people is one of the biggest challenges facing business owners. Whether you're dealing with employee issues, changing employment law, recruitment, performance management or simply trying to keep your HR documentation up to date, HR can quickly become time-consuming and stressful.
At Creative HR Services, we provide professional, practical HR outsourcing for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Our team of three experienced HR consultants has over 58 years of combined HR experience, helping employers manage their people with confidence while reducing legal risk.
Think of us as your outsourced HR department. We become an extension of your business, providing expert advice and proactive support without the cost of employing an in-house HR manager.
Whether you need ongoing HR support, advice on a difficult employee issue or help preparing your business for changing employment legislation, we're here to help.
What is HR outsourcing?
HR outsourcing means partnering with an experienced HR consultancy to manage some or all of your HR responsibilities.
Instead of employing an in-house HR professional, you gain access to an experienced team of HR consultants who can provide advice, guidance and practical support whenever you need it.
Outsourcing your HR gives you the expertise to manage employee issues confidently while allowing you to focus on running and growing your business.
Why businesses choose to outsource their HR
Many business owners reach a point where managing people becomes increasingly complex.
Perhaps you've grown from a handful of employees to a team of 20 or 50. Employee issues become more frequent, managers need support, legislation changes regularly and you want to ensure your business remains compliant.
HR outsourcing provides access to experienced professionals without the cost of employing an in-house HR manager.
Businesses choose outsourced HR because it offers:
- Access to experienced HR professionals
- Expert employment law advice
- Reduced legal risk
- Improved compliance
- Support for managers
- Greater consistency
- Cost-effective HR expertise
- More time to focus on the business
- Peace of mind
Every business is different, which is why we offer flexible HR outsourcing solutions.
HR Retainers
Our HR retainers provide ongoing support from a dedicated HR consultant who gets to know your business, people and objectives.
You'll benefit from:
- Unlimited day-to-day HR advice (subject to your package)
- Dedicated HR consultant
- Priority support
- Employment law updates
- HR policies
- Employment contract templates
- Strategic HR guidance
- Proactive HR support
HR Compliance Club
Keeping policies up to date can be difficult as employment legislation changes.
Our HR Compliance Club gives businesses access to professionally drafted HR policies, employment law updates and practical guidance to help keep their documentation compliant.
Need help with a one-off issue?
Our pay-as-you-go HR service is ideal for businesses that require occasional HR advice without a monthly commitment.
Bank of HR Hours
Purchase a bank of HR hours and use them whenever you need expert support throughout the year.
This offers flexibility while providing access to experienced HR professionals when issues arise.
We can support every stage of the employee lifecycle.
- Recruitment
- Job descriptions
- Recruitment advice
- Interview guidance
- Offer letters
- Employment contracts
- Onboarding support
- Managing Employees
- Performance management
- Probation reviews
- Employee wellbeing
- Absence management
- Flexible working requests
- Manager coaching
- Employee Relations
- Disciplinary procedures
- Grievances
- Workplace investigations
- Mediation
- Capability
- Redundancy
- Settlement agreements
- Developing Your Business
- Manager training
- Leadership development
- HR strategy
- Organisational development
- Employee engagement
- Succession planning
- Employment Law Support
Employment law continues to evolve, placing increasing responsibilities on employers.
Our HR consultants help businesses understand their legal obligations while providing practical advice that supports commercial objectives.
We regularly advise employers on:
- Employment Rights Act changes
- Equality legislation
- Sexual harassment prevention
- Third-party harassment
- Family-friendly rights
- Flexible working
- Sickness absence
- Redundancy
- Workplace investigations
- Employment tribunal risk reduction
Rather than simply explaining the law, we provide practical advice that helps employers make informed decisions.
Why choose Creative HR Services?
Businesses choose Creative HR Services because we combine employment law expertise with commercial understanding.
Why clients work with us:
- Over 58 years of combined HR experience
- Team of three experienced HR consultants
- CIPD HR professionals
- Specialists in supporting SMEs
- Flexible outsourced HR solutions
- Transparent pricing
- Friendly, approachable consultants
- Practical advice without legal jargon
- Fast response times
- Support across the UK
Our aim is to become a trusted extension of your business, helping you build a compliant, engaged and high-performing workforce.
We support businesses across a wide range of industries, including:
- Creative agencies
- Marketing agencies
- PR consultancies
- Digital businesses
- Technology companies
- Professional services
Whether you're employing your first member of staff or managing a team of over 100 employees, we can tailor our outsourced HR support to your business.
Frequently asked questions
What is HR outsourcing?
HR outsourcing is when a business partners with an external HR consultancy to provide professional HR advice, employment law support and people management expertise.
Is HR outsourcing suitable for small businesses?
Yes. In fact, many small businesses benefit from outsourced HR because it provides access to experienced HR professionals without the cost of employing an in-house HR manager.
Do you provide employment contracts and HR policies?
Yes. We can prepare bespoke employment contracts, staff handbooks, and HR policies to help keep your business compliant.
Can you support us with employee issues?
Absolutely. We regularly advise employers on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, sickness absence, investigations, redundancy and workplace disputes.
Do I need an HR retainer?
Not necessarily. We also offer pay-as-you-go HR advice, bank of hours and our HR Compliance Club, allowing you to choose the level of support that suits your business.
Ready to outsource Your HR?
If you're looking for reliable, practical HR outsourcing, Creative HR Services can help.
Whether you need ongoing HR support, guidance through a complex employee issue or a trusted HR partner to support your growing business, our experienced team is here to help.
Contact Creative HR Services today to arrange an initial conversation and discover how outsourced HR can save you time, reduce risk and give you confidence in managing your people.