If you are searching for ‘HR services outsourced’, chances are that you are a small business in need of external human resources support. At GAP HR, we work exclusively with small, owner-managed businesses like yours, assisting them in ensuring that their HR policies are fair and lawful.
Running an owner-managed business can be both rewarding and exhausting. You are not only the strategic brain behind the organisation, but you may also be its salesperson, people manager, problem-solver, and complaints handler. With so many hats to juggle, HR is one of the areas that most frequently gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Yet it is also the area with the most potential to create risk, cause disruption, and consume valuable time and money when things go wrong.
For many owner-managed businesses, outsourced HR services provide the ideal solution: expert support without the overheads, bureaucracy, or long-term commitment of a dedicated in-house HR department. Whether you employ five people or fifty, external HR consultants offer an invaluable combination of flexibility and specialist expertise.
Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here to Make An Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.
Why Do Owner-Managed Businesses Use Outsourced HR Services?
Owner-managed businesses opt for outsourced HR services for a variety of reasons, including the following:
• Managing People Is Complex, And Owner-Managers Cannot Do It All
Employment law in the UK evolves constantly. From flexible working reforms to family-friendly leave changes, it can be difficult for time-pressed owner-managers to keep up with the crucial changes to the law that significantly impact their working practices.
Most owner-managed businesses do not have the resources to employ a full-time HR professional, and even when they do, one person cannot specialise in every HR discipline.
Outsourced HR services give owner-managed businesses access to a wide-ranging, up-to-date skillset. The HR consultants at GAP HR have expertise in all areas of HR practice, including the following:
- Employment law compliance
- Employee relations
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Performance management
- Training and development
- Redundancy, restructuring, and TUPE
Instead of spending their time trying to negotiate employment law, many owner-managers choose to rely on qualified HR professionals like us who do this work every day.
• Outsourcing HR Services Reduces Risk And Prevents Costly Mistakes
A single HR mistake can be incredibly costly, both financially and in terms of your organisation’s reputation. Our HR consultants will review your organisation’s documentation, including policies and procedures, to identify any potentially serious shortcomings, such as the following:
- Non-existent or poorly drafted employment contracts
- Weak, ineffective, or unfair disciplinary, grievance, or redundancy processes
- Poor documentation of performance issues
- Mishandling of sickness or absence
Our consultants can identify risks, correct gaps in documentation, and suggest improvements. You gain access to our extensive suite of HR templates and processes, which we will use to ensure that your organisation’s documentation is legally compliant. This proactive approach dramatically lowers the chance of disputes, claims, or expensive settlements.
• Outsourcing HR Services Support Owner-Managers In Making Difficult Decisions
Running an owner-managed business can be lonely. Sometimes you need a sounding board and guidance from someone experienced in HR matters who can give objective, pragmatic advice. External HR consultants like ours offer an impartial perspective on employee issues, which can be invaluable when dealing with sensitive or emotionally charged issues.
Examples of some of the issues with which our HR consultants can assist include the following:
- Whether you can justifiably dismiss an underperforming employee, and how to do so lawfully
- How to manage a long-term sickness case
- How to handle conflict among team members
- How to handle suspected misconduct
- Assessing whether redundancies are necessary and, if so, how you should handle them
Unlike internal managers, outsourced HR consultants are not influenced by internal politics or personal relationships. We focus solely on what is best for your business and protecting your interests.
• Scalable Support That Is There When You Need It
One of the main advantages of outsourced HR is its flexibility. Instead of committing to hiring a full-time employee or team, businesses can choose the level of support they need.
Outsourced HR services offer pay-as-you-go advice, monthly retainers, project-based work, on-site support, and helpline services. This tailored approach is perfect for owner-managed organisations that experience peaks and troughs in HR activity. You have immediate access to expert support as and when you need it, without the overheads and commitments that come with employing an in-house team.
At GAP HR, we offer a range of HR packages designed to suit every business’s needs and budget. Give us a call today to discuss how we can alleviate the burden of employment law compliance and keep you tribunal-free.
Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here to Make An Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.
