Starting a small business or start-up? Our HR support for start-ups provides expert HR advice, essential employment contracts and practical HR solutions to support your business while staying legally compliant. The Entrepreneurial HR Support Package helps you manage your people efficiently, focus on growth and plan for long-term success. This package is ideal for founders who want structured people management support from day one, setting strong foundations as their team grows.
HR Support for Growing Start-Ups
As your business evolves, you may also require more structured people management support to strengthen leadership and performance across your team. Having reliable HR support for start-ups ensures compliance, consistency and confidence in every people decision.
- Telephone support from our expert HR outsourcing consultants is available for all HR-related queries. Our team provides personalised HR advice and guidance, ensuring your business receives the support it needs, without the hassle of call centre operatives. Our team is dedicated to helping small businesses navigate HR challenges with ease.
- Development and assurance of all employment contracts are legally compliant and aligned with current employment law, helping you manage your human resources efficiently and reduce risk. As part of our HR support for small businesses, we handle everything from compliance to employee relations, making contract management efficient and hassle-free. Our contracts are designed to keep your business compliant and your employees well-informed.
- Access to BreatheHR, a GDPR-compliant, cloud-based HR system offering hr services for small businesses. It supports your business with expert HR tools for holiday management, performance appraisals and employee records. This comprehensive HR software offers easy access for your staff via a self-service portal, compatible with all devices. All licenses are fully implemented and supported by People Matters HR. Key benefits include:
– Application and recording of holidays.
– Recording and reporting of sickness.
– Performance appraisals with automatic reminders and reports.
– Management of disciplinary and grievance processes.
– Secure, confidential storage for all HR records and employee data. - Optional tribunal insurance backing from AXA, offering additional peace of mind and protection for your small business HR support needs.
- One-year contract with flexible terms to support the growing needs of your small business HR as you scale.
Need Health & Safety HR Support?
Even businesses with fewer than 5 employees have legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, including the need for a Health and Safety Policy and access to professional HR services for small businesses. To help you meet these essential requirements with ease and confidence, People Matters HR offers a comprehensive Health & Safety support package, providing practical HR solutions and ongoing expert HR guidance tailored to your business.
Entrepreneurial Business Health & Safety Support Package
- Annual on-site visit to your business to conduct a thorough inspection and offer tailored advice, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Creation of a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy, customised to meet the specific needs of your small business.
- Direct telephone support from our expert Health and Safety consultant, providing ongoing guidance to help you manage HR and safety obligations efficiently.
Frequently asked questions
What does HR support for start-ups include?
HR support for start-ups typically includes employment contracts, compliance guidance, HR advice and systems to manage holidays, performance and employee records.
Do small businesses need HR support?
Even small businesses have legal responsibilities. Professional HR support helps ensure compliance and reduces risk as your team grows.
Can this package scale as we grow?
Yes. Our Entrepreneur Package provides structured HR support that can expand as your business develops and your people management needs evolve.
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We were looking for a reputable outsourced HR team to help our in-house HR Advisor with the rapidly growing demands on the department. Following a meeting with Niel it was evident that he and the People Matters HR team were the perfect fit for the job. In less than a year of our working relationship our HR Department has flourished, from implementing robust policies and procedures to significantly reducing the level of admin work. Niel and the team are always on hand to assist and support us. They have been and continue to be an invaluable addition to our company!
Barry G
We were looking for a reputable outsourced HR team to help our in-house HR Advisor with the rapidly growing demands on the department. Following a meeting with Niel it was evident that he and the People Matters HR team were the perfect fit for the job. In less than a year of our working relationship our HR Department has flourished, from implementing robust policies and procedures to significantly reducing the level of admin work. Niel and the team are always on hand to assist and support us. They have been and continue to be an invaluable addition to our company!
