outsourced hr services

Outsourced HR for small businesses

We understand the pressures small and growing businesses are under.  We are here to help you get it right from the outset and deal with any problems that develop as you grow.

We provide HR support for a range of organisations including small, owner-managed businesses just starting out, PE-backed companies that are established and growing as well as the UK entity of overseas organisations.

Our CIPD qualified HR professionals can deliver the HR service you need to run an effective and compliant HR function, in the way you need it delivered.

Our HR support options range from simple HR administration to a fully managed outsourced HR and payroll service – and anything in between.

Come and have a look at our new ipeopleHR website. 

For start-ups:

Cost-effective HR services

Most start-ups don’t need in-house HR resource, although leaders often underestimate the time, knowledge and range of documentation that is needed to properly handle core people-related activities.

For early growth:

Flexibility and scalability

As your business grows, so will the complexity of your HR support needs.  You may look to implement HR and Payroll software or develop an HR framework. You might also experience your first employee relations issue.

For rapid growth:

Developing your people strategy

A rapidly growing business will require more comprehensive HR support.  You may need all the benefits of an in-house HR team without the risk, expense or hassle of employing your own.

Outsourced HR Services

  • For Start-ups

    Most start-ups don’t need in-house HR resource, although leaders often underestimate the time, knowledge and range of documentation that is needed to properly handle core people-related activities.

    We can provide a flexible, cost-effective and tailored HR service that is specific to your needs.   Our services include:

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    • A bespoke, compliant and maintained employee handbook and contract of employment.
    • HR compliant processes and documents.
    • Onboarding new hires.
    • HR advice to managers and employees.
    • Option for cloud-based HR information system
    • Direct link to payroll services.
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  • For Early Growth

    As your business grows, so will the complexity of your HR support needs.  You may look to implement HR and Payroll software or develop an HR framework. You might also experience your first employee relations issue.

    We are experienced in providing HR support to early growth businesses, removing some of the increasing demand that this places on you and your business.   Our services include:

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    • Audit of your current documents and processes.
    • HR administration – providing and directly processing offers, contracts, onboarding, pay and contract changes, leavers etc.
    • HR software implementation and maintenance.
    • Liaising with payroll and benefits providers.
    • Job design.
    • Employee processes – e.g. dealing with maternity, paternity, parental leave, sick pay.
    • HR templates.
    • General people advice.
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  • For Rapid Growth

    A rapidly growing business will require more comprehensive HR support.  You may need all the benefits of an in-house HR team without the risk, expense or hassle of employing your own.

    We can build on your existing HR framework to support your growth and help you get the most out of your people.  Our support services include:

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    • Helping you through Employee Relations issues – redundancy, relocation, performance, discipline, grievance cases.
    • New benefits sourcing and implementation.
    • Mentoring your in-house HR lead.
    • Employee data.
    • Changing contractual terms.
    • Employee development.
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HR Advice

Having an HR framework in place, ensuring the culture is right, training and motivating your employees is key to ensuring your business thrives. Our HR Advice service can support you in the delivery of this framework, with expertise in a number of areas:

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  • Redundancy/restructuring
  • Disciplinary
  • Grievance
  • Underperformance
  • Absence management
  • HR Business Partner support.
  • Employee engagement activities
  • HR strategy and planning
  • Employee wellbeing
  • Rewards and benefits
  • Learning and Development
  • HR software implementation
  • Interpreting employment law, policies and procedures
  • Management advice on people issues
  • Talent management
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Interim HR Support

If your HR professional has resigned, is temporarily absent (e.g. maternity, health), over-stretched or needs additional support to help them with a specific project, we can provide short-term interim HR support on a full or part-time basis.

If you’ve promoted someone into an HR role or if you are creating your first dedicated HR position, we can provide them with mentoring support from an experienced HR practitioner to give them a strong professional framework as they grow and develop.

We have a team of CIPD qualified HR professionals who are experienced at working with organisations like yours.  They can support you, your employees and your management team throughout your journey.

  • gogetters
  • survitec
  • aeralis
  • Pionen
  • swiftdx
  • The Atcore Group
  • nexbotix
  • cignpost
  • synthace
  • CAE
  • Mina Therapeutics
  • Syniti
  • precision microdrives
  • artah
  • Emergent Biosolutions
  • Qio
  • Kimble
  • strategic imperatives

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Isosceles really help run the day-to-day HR admin and allow me to focus on more strategic aspects of my role. Rosé is a seamless part of our team, our employees contact her directly, and she deals with HR issues as they arise.

Head of Operations, Synthace

Kay managed an office relocation during a challenging year. She worked with the management team, put people first and centre and ensured we retained as many employees as possible during a difficult time. Kay is a true business partner. Her experience, strength of character, charisma and professionalism has been highly valued at Ceramex.

Managing Director, Ceramex

Isosceles has worked with us from being a small start-up to a larger company.  They have been on the growth journey with us and offer equal value to a small and growing company.

Operations Director, Syniti

The Isosceles team have been great to work with. Onboarding was smooth and easy. Very professional, knowledgeable and understanding of our needs. It’s a great relationship. I strongly recommend this group for any business looking for HR/Payroll support.

Office Manager, MiNA Therapeutics

I have found the HR team at Isosceles to be extremely reliable. Their consultants are very knowledgeable and pragmatic in their advice.

VP of Human Resources, Real Capital Analytics Inc.

It is very reassuring to have the Isosceles HR team on hand with knowledge and resources to help us with any HR issues at any time in the UK and beyond.

ex-Chairman, Europe & Africa, BackOffice Associates (part of Syniti Inc)