Fractional HR Support
Hands-on HR support, shaped around your business
Our fractional HR services are designed to give you the right level of support exactly when you need it, without a long-term contract.
With a trusted HR consultant in your corner, you can stay compliant, get the most out of your people, and stay laser-focused on running your business.
Why choose the Fractional HR Department
We have over a decade’s worth of experience working alongside SMEs and startups, so we know exactly what it’s like to run a growing business. There’s always something that needs your attention, and even though good HR is essential for growth, it’s easy to put it on the back burner.
That’s where the Fractional HR Department comes in.
We’re here to help you make smart, fair decisions that keep your business on track (and on the right side of UK employment law). That means less stress, less risk, and more headspace to grow your business.
Our fractional HR consultancy services are personalised to the specific challenges your business is facing. Here are just a few different ways we can support you.
Legal compliance and documentation support
Making sure your contracts, policies, and HR processes are compliant and up to date.
Recruitment and onboarding support
Attracting the right people and setting them up for long-term success.
Managing discrimination complaints
Protecting your people and your business with practical, sensitive guidance.
Smart, flexible HR support for your business
Employee communication strategies
Helping you create clear, consistent channels so your team always feels informed and aligned.
Building and strengthening culture
Creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
Handling disciplinary procedures
Giving you the confidence to handle issues confidently, clearly, and in line with HR best practices.
Employee well-being initiatives
Supporting health, balance, and engagement across your workforce.
Redundancy consultation and guidance
Helping you make fair, commercially sound decisions you can act on immediately.
Leadership development
Equipping your managers to lead with confidence and get the best out of their teams.
No matter what HR challenge you’re struggling with, our team of HR consultants are ready to help you navigate it with care, clarity, and confidence.
What our clients say
“The team were a huge help in bringing all the agency HR requirements up to date. Quickly, efficiently, with current thinking. No task was too onerous. It is wonderful to have their professional advice at the end of the phone.”
Sarah Street, Founder of Street & Co
“If you are a small business in need of any HR support please reach out to them, they are amazing value for money and worth every penny.”
Simon Long, Owner of Pink Cleaning
“The service is always excellent, all of the team are great and you really understand small businesses.”
Matthew Lagden, Chief Executive of the Institute of Legacy Management
Our fractional HR services
Flexible, on-demand HR support for small clinics and practices — perfect if you just need occasional HR support without a long-term commitment.
Ongoing strategic HR support, acting as your in-house team. Works best for teams looking for consistent HR support and a close working relationship.
High-touch program for strategic HR transformation that’s designed for teams looking to take a more proactive approach to HR.
HR expertise on tap for growing businesses
You’ve worked hard to grow your business into what it is today. Now it’s time to strengthen and protect what you’ve built with practical, professional HR guidance.
Frequently asked questions
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Fractional HR support is like having your own HR department that’s perfectly scaled to fit your business. You get access to experienced HR professionals exactly when you need them, without the cost or commitment of having to build your own HR team.
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At the Fractional HR Department, we work as an extension of your business. That might mean being on call for ad hoc HR queries, stepping in to handle a sensitive employee issue, or providing ongoing strategic HR advice for your business.
Before we start working together, we’ll agree on the level of involvement that suits your business the best, so you get the right level of help at the right time.
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Good HR is all about creating the conditions for your people to do their best work. With fractional HR support, you can reduce compliance risks, improve employee engagement, and strengthen your business’s ability to attract, retain, and develop great people.
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No. While compliance is important, we can also help with recruitment, performance management, culture, restructures, leadership development, and more. We cover the full range of people challenges that growing businesses face.
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Yes. Many businesses start with a one-off project (like employee contracts, handbooks, or onboarding) and then choose to continue with ongoing support. Our HR As You Go service is ideal for this kind of flexible arrangement.