What’s Included in Our Fractional HR Partner Service?
As small businesses grow and become more complex, there comes a time when ad hoc, DIY HR advice isn’t enough—but developing a full-time HR team isn’t necessarily the right next step either.
That’s where our Fractional HR Partner service comes in, providing growing businesses and scaleups the guidance, structure, and day-to-day support needed without the overhead costs of a permanent hire.
In this article, we’ll walk you through exactly what’s included in our Fractional HR Partner service, how it works in practice, and the difference it can make for your business in the long run.
About our Fractional HR Partner service
Our Fractional HR Partner service is designed to bring the experience and capability of an entire CIPD-qualified HR team straight into your business, so you don’t have to build your own HR team from scratch.
In practice, this looks like supporting you with:
Day-to-day HR tasks, such as managing HR queries and documentation.
Putting policies, processes, and systems into place so your business stays legally compliant and running smoothly.
Recruitment and onboarding, helping you attract, select, and integrate the right people for your team.
Long-term people planning, driving your broader HR strategy to support the growth of your business.
Our goal is to help you establish a strong HR foundation that grows alongside the growth of your business. And when you’re ready to build an HR team of your own, we can help you recruit, onboard, and train the right people for your team, allowing a smooth transition to an in-house HR model.
What’s included?
As your Fractional HR Partner, you’ll get the structure of a fully-embedded HR team, with the flexibility to match the pace of your growing business. Here’s what you can expect when we work together.
A named people partner
You’ll be paired with a dedicated, CIPD-qualified HR advisor who becomes a true strategic partner to your business. They’ll get to know your business inside and out, taking time to understand your values, your team, and your key business priorities.
Your people partner will be available for regular 1:1 calls and onsite drop ins, so you’ll always feel supported and empowered to make informed decisions. They can also attend important meetings and deliver HR skills training, helping your team grow with confidence as your business develops.
Access to a full HR team
Your people partner is backed by an experienced HR team that handles all the day-to-day work, like recruitment admin, policy updates, and HR documentation. Working diligently behind the scenes, they’ll keep things ticking over so you can focus on leading your business.
Your custom people plan
Every business is different, which is why we don’t do generic HR plans or packages. We’ll work with you to create a custom HR roadmap that supports your overarching people goals, such as expanding your team, improving employee engagement, or developing your leadership. This plan will set clear priorities, outline practical steps, and establish a reasonable timeline that holds everyone accountable.
Complete HR documentation
Clear, compliant documentation is the foundation for good people management, and it’s important to adapt this documentation to suit your specific business and culture. We’ll work with you to develop your own employee handbooks, contracts, and policies (such as sickness or annual leave policies) that reflect your business’s values and meet the latest legal requirements. We’ll also make sure your documents stay up to date as employment law and people trends change over time.
Expert recruitment support
We support the recruitment process from start to finish, including writing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and handling all the associated paperwork. We can also provide strategic guidance on workplace planning, salary benchmarking, and creating an onboarding experience that sets new hires up for long-term success.
HR systems and support
We want the HR function in your business to work as efficiently as possible. We can provide you with practical templates and workflows you can use straight away, and if you’re ready to move to a digital HR system, we can also help you choose and implement one that fits your size, budget, and people needs. Our approach is to meet you where you are, even if you’re still working out of clunky spreadsheets.
Who we typically work with
Our Fractional HR Partner service is best-suited to UK-based small businesses and scaleups. Typically, these organisations already have around 50 to 150 employees.
Many of our Fractional HR Partner clients are at a pivotal growth stage, with common challenges including:
Hiring quickly
Formalising HR processes
Expanding into new regions or markets
We’ve found that these organisations often have ambitious goals but limited HR resources, and they can gain a lot from the clarity, consistency, and confidence that comes from having a dedicated People Partner.
Why we prioritise flexibility
We understand the many different challenges growing businesses face, like seasonal shifts, funding cycles, and hiring spurts. That’s why flexibility sits at the heart of how we work.
Our Fractional HR Partner service is designed to support your business in a way that matches your pace and priorities. This is why we base our pricing on your headcount and actual business needs. Some months, you may need hands-on help with recruitment, while other months you may need to focus on developing your culture or preparing for a new phase of growth.
We will always support you based on what’s happening in your world, not the other way around. Our Fractional HR Partner service is a partnership that grows with you, giving you the space and expertise to make informed decisions on your terms.
This adaptable model works particularly well for businesses experiencing rapid change, businesses in transition, or organisations that want consistent HR expertise without committing to a full-time hire.
Final thoughts
The right HR support can make all the difference in how smoothly your business runs, how confident you feel in managing your people, and how prepared you are to grow. Our Fractional HR Partner service gives you the expertise, structure, and flexibility to handle your ever-evolving HR challenges, without the cost of building a full-time HR team before you’re ready.
Need help setting up the right HR structures and processes for your business?
Get in touch today and let’s chat about your business goals, people priorities, and how we can help you build a strong HR foundation for your business.