HR4Founders: Outsourced HR Services for SMEs & Startups in the UK & Ireland
We provide custom HR services for SMEs and startups in the UK & Ireland.
Our flexible approach to HR consulting for small businesses ensures you get only what you need, when you need it.
Whether you need a pay as you go service or seek a cost effective monthly retainer you can get expert advice without a long term commitment.
HR Essentials Pack
For startups and first-time employers (1–5 employees)
This plan offers foundational HR services for startups setting up their first HR processes.
🟠 Includes:
✅ Legally compliant employment contracts and a startup-friendly employee handbook
✅ Starter policy suite (maternity, absence, probation, etc.)
✅ Initial compliance audit — part of our HR consulting for small businesses
✅ 1:1 Guidance on low-cost HR systems for early-stage people operations
✅ Recruitment blueprints & design
Ideal for post-funding startups or SMEs entering their first phase of hiring.
HR Growth Plan
For growing teams (5–30 employees)
Complete HR and recruitment packages for startups in the UK handling hiring, onboarding, and retention.
🟠 Hiring & People Operations
✅ Up to 1 role x hired per role
✅ Onboarding, performance, and culture retention strategies
✅ Includes engagement surveys and manager/leadership training
🟠 Compliance & Advisory
✅ Policy and compliance reviews
✅ Monthly HR advisory sessions for leadership or teams
A complete people operations layer without the need for full-time HR staff.
Strategic HR Leadership Plan
For established SMEs (30–50 employees) or companies facing change
We work directly with founders and leadership teams to provide strategic HR and recruitment for founders.
🟠 People Strategy & Change Management
✅ Succession planning, promotion frameworks, and talent mapping
✅ Reward, recognition, and bonus structure design
✅ M&A, TUPE, or redundancy support — handled by senior HR services
🟠 Leadership Development & Coaching
✅ Executive and management coaching
✅ Team performance strategy
🟠 Systems & Infrastructure
✅ HR tech setup and ATS systems
✅ Build your internal HR and recruitment function without guesswork
✅ Custom HR reporting and dashboards
For businesses ready to operationalize their people strategy and lead at scale.
