The Small Business Guide to HR Consultants in the UK
How HR consultants work with UK SMEs in 2026. Costs, engagement models, the 8 ways they help, and what to look for before hiring.
Our HR Services
Retained HR Support
Ongoing expert HR support with a fixed monthly fee. Like having your own HR department.
HR Project Support
Expert guidance for TUPE, restructuring, redundancy, and recruitment projects.
Ad-Hoc HR Services
Flexible pay-as-you-go HR support. No retainer, no long-term commitment.
HR Software Solutions
Breathe HR cloud platform for payroll, holidays, performance, and reporting.
HR Health Check
Comprehensive audit of your HR practices. Identify gaps before they become problems.
New Business Support
First hire? We'll set you up with contracts, policies, and onboarding foundations.
HR Training
Bespoke training for managers and teams, including performance, disciplinary, employment law, and more.
Health & Safety
Risk assessments, H&S policies, workplace audits, and compliance support for your business.
Free HR Calculators
Holiday Entitlement Calculator
Calculate statutory and pro-rata holiday entitlement for full-time and part-time staff.
Pro-Rata Salary Calculator
Work out part-time salaries, daily rates, and FTE equivalents instantly.
Maternity Leave Calculator
Calculate key maternity dates, SMP entitlement, and notification deadlines.
Bradford Factor Calculator
Calculate Bradford Factor scores to identify patterns of short-term absence.
Redundancy Pay Calculator
Calculate statutory redundancy pay based on age, service and salary.
Notice Period Calculator
Work out statutory and contractual notice periods for employers and employees.
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Beyond the calculators
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How HR consultants work with UK SMEs in 2026. Costs, engagement models, the 8 ways they help, and what to look for before hiring.
What HR support UK small businesses really need, when to get it, and how to choose between in-house, outsourced, and software options.
The complete 2026 legal checklist for UK SMEs hiring a first employee: contracts, pay, SSP from day 1, right-to-work, insurance and auto-enrolment.
Rebox HR won Breathe Partner of the Year 2024. Two years on, here is what the award actually means for SME clients choosing HR software and consultancy.
Outsourced HR costs for UK SMEs in 2026: retainers from £100/month, per-employee and hourly models compared, plus in-house cost breakdown.
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was repealed on 6 January 2026. Here's what replaces it and what SME employers must do now.
Everything UK employers need to know about settlement agreements including legal requirements, tax rules, negotiation tips and when to use them.
How IR35 off-payroll working rules apply to transport and logistics businesses. Employer responsibilities, CEST assessments, agency drivers and penalties.
How to manage short and long-term employee absence effectively, reduce costs and stay legally compliant with UK employment law.
A complete guide to statutory redundancy pay in the UK including current rates, worked examples, the fair redundancy process and common employer mistakes.
A practical guide to conducting right to work checks in the UK including manual checks, digital verification and penalties for non-compliance.
A practical guide to TUPE for UK employers covering when it applies, employee rights, consultation duties and the simplified rules for small businesses.
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