Every organisation has different HR requirements. Whether you need ongoing outsourced HR support or help with a specific project, our HR advisory and management service provides practical, commercially focused advice that helps employers manage their workforce with confidence.
HR advisory and management covers the practical, day to day support employers need to manage their people well, from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, absence and disciplinary matters. Rather than generic policy templates, our HR consultants give commercially focused guidance that reflects your business, your sector and your culture.
Whichever level of support you choose, the aim is the same, practical advice that helps you make confident, defensible people decisions.
Our HR advisory service is used by:
If any of these sound like your organisation, our HR consultants can talk through the level of support that would suit you best.
We offer a full range of HR advisory and management services, so employers can draw on exactly the level of support they need.
A fixed fee HR package gives you predictable, ongoing access to HR advice without the cost of a full time hire. It suits employers who want regular support for day to day HR queries along with clarity over cost.
Most employers choose a fixed fee package as their starting point, then add project based support for anything outside the usual scope.
We help employers understand how their pay and benefits compare to the market, supporting fair, competitive salary decisions that aid recruitment and retention without overspending.
Getting this right helps you win the candidates you actually want, without paying more than the role requires.
Beyond day to day advice, we support employers with longer term HR planning, aligning your people strategy with your wider business goals as you grow, restructure or enter new markets.
This work tends to matter most at turning points, a funding round, a restructure or a move into a new market, when your HR set up needs to keep pace with the business.
We provide practical guidance on managing employee relations issues as they arise, helping you resolve concerns fairly, consistently and in a way that reduces the risk of formal disputes.
Consistent handling of employee relations issues is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of a grievance turning into a tribunal claim.
Getting recruitment and onboarding right sets the tone for the entire employment relationship. We advise on fair, effective recruitment processes and structured onboarding that helps new starters become productive quickly.
A strong first few weeks makes a genuine difference to whether a new hire stays and performs well beyond their probation period.
We help employers set clear expectations, run fair performance reviews and manage underperformance appropriately, reducing the risk of disputes while supporting a genuinely high performing team.
Handled well, performance management protects the business and gives the employee a genuine chance to improve, which matters if the situation is ever challenged.
Our HR consultants advise on managing both short and long term absence fairly and consistently, including return to work processes, occupational health referrals and, where necessary, fair dismissal on capability grounds.
A consistent, well documented approach to absence protects the business while still treating the employee fairly throughout.
We support employers with the data protection obligations that apply to HR records and processes, helping you handle employee data lawfully and reduce the risk of a data protection breach.
Getting this right matters for every employer, not only larger organisations, since the same data protection rules apply regardless of headcount.
Getting dismissal right protects both the employee and the business. We guide employers through fair, legally compliant dismissal procedures, whether the reason is conduct, capability, redundancy or another substantial reason.
A dismissal handled correctly from the outset is far less likely to end up as a tribunal claim, and far less costly if it does.
We support employers through disciplinary and grievance processes from start to finish, helping you follow a fair procedure, gather the right evidence and reach outcomes that stand up to scrutiny if challenged.
Following a fair, consistent procedure is often the single biggest factor in whether a disciplinary or grievance outcome is later challenged successfully.
We advise on equality and fair treatment across recruitment, promotion, pay and day to day management, helping employers build inclusive workplaces and reduce the risk of discrimination claims.
Building fair treatment into everyday decisions, not just policy documents, is what actually reduces risk and improves how the workplace feels for employees.
We provide practical guidance on workplace health and safety obligations, helping employers meet their legal duties and create a genuinely safe working environment for their staff.
Health and safety obligations apply to every employer, and getting the basics right is usually straightforward once the right policies are in place.
We support employers in building effective training and development programmes, helping staff build the skills your business needs while improving engagement and retention.
Investing in development is one of the most effective retention tools available, and it does not need a large budget to make a real difference.
An HR audit reviews your current policies, contracts and processes against current legal requirements and best practice, identifying gaps and giving you a clear, prioritised plan to address them.
Many employers commission an audit before a funding round, a sale or simply as a health check to catch problems before they become expensive.
Effective people management requires more than policies and procedures, it requires practical advice that supports your business objectives. Our HR consultants work closely with employers to provide commercially focused guidance that helps businesses manage their workforce confidently, minimise risk and build positive workplace cultures.
Whether you require ongoing HR support or assistance with a specific project, we deliver pragmatic solutions tailored to your organisation. By combining HR expertise with the legal knowledge of our employment law team, we offer joined up advice that helps employers make informed decisions while reducing the likelihood of workplace disputes.
Getting started is simple, and we agree the right level of support before any work begins so there are no surprises.
You get a named point of contact throughout, so you are never explaining your business from scratch to someone new.
What does an HR advisory service actually include?
It covers practical support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, data protection, health and safety, HR audits and strategic HR planning, tailored to what your business needs rather than a fixed, one size fits all package.
How much does outsourced HR support cost?
Cost depends on the level of support you need. Many employers choose a fixed fee HR package for predictable monthly cost, while others prefer project based support for a specific piece of work such as an HR audit or a single disciplinary case. We agree cost upfront before any work begins.
Do small businesses need an HR consultant?
Many small businesses benefit from HR advisory support precisely because they do not have an in house HR function. It gives owners and managers access to specialist guidance without the cost of a full time hire, and reduces the risk of getting a dismissal, grievance or contract wrong.
Can you support a business that already has an in house HR team?
Yes. We often work alongside existing HR teams, providing additional capacity during busy periods, specialist input on complex cases such as a difficult dismissal, or legal backing where an HR matter has employment law implications your team wants a second opinion on.
What is included in an HR audit?
An HR audit reviews your current contracts, policies, procedures and record keeping against current employment law and best practice, then provides a clear, prioritised plan for closing any gaps, so you know what to fix first and why it matters.
How quickly can you help with an urgent HR issue, such as a disciplinary matter?
We understand that some HR issues are time sensitive and that getting the first steps wrong can create legal risk. Contact our team directly and we will discuss the situation with you and agree next steps, usually within the same day.
Can you help us write or update our staff handbook and HR policies?
Yes. HR audits and strategic HR planning both cover reviewing and updating staff handbooks, contracts and policies, and we work closely with our employment law team where a policy needs to reflect a recent change in the law.
What is the difference between a fixed fee HR package and project based support?
A fixed fee package gives you ongoing, predictable access to HR advice for a set monthly cost, suited to businesses that want regular support. Project based support is priced for a specific piece of work, such as an audit or a restructure, with no ongoing commitment.
Do you provide HR support across the whole of the UK or only London?
We support employers across the UK. Most advice is delivered remotely by phone, video call and email, with in person meetings available where that is genuinely useful for a specific matter.
Looking for reliable HR support? Whether you need day to day HR advice, a retained HR service or support with a specific HR project, our experienced team is here to help. Call Davenport Solicitors on 020 7903 6888 or email contact@davenportsolicitors.com to discuss how our HR advisory and management services can support your business.
Disclaimer
The material contained on this website contains general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. While every care has been taken in the preparation of the information on this site, readers are advised to seek specific advice in relation to any decision or course of action.
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