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)
Typical investment: From £500/month or pay as you go service available
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
✅ Basic HR system recommendations (leave tracking, file storage)
Ideal for post-funding startups or SMEs entering their first phase of hiring.
HR Growth Plan
For growing teams (5–30 employees)
Typical investment: £1,500–£3,000/month
Complete HR and recruitment packages for startups in the UK handling hiring, onboarding, and retention.
🟠 Hiring & People Operations
✅ Up to 2 roles/month — structured HR and recruitment for founders
✅ Onboarding, performance, and culture — part of our people operations for startups offering
✅ Includes engagement surveys and manager training from an outsourced HR provider for SMEs
🟠 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
Typical investment: £4,000–£7,000/month
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 for SMEs advisors
🟠 Leadership Development & Coaching
✅ Executive and management coaching
✅ Team performance strategy
🟠 Systems & Infrastructure
✅ HR tech setup and automation
✅ Build your internal HR and recruitment function without guesswork
✅ Custom HR reporting and compliance dashboards
For businesses ready to operationalize their people strategy and lead at scale.
