Fractional
Employment Counsel
& Head of People

You need ad-hoc HR support to get you to the next stage of growth. Budget, resources and head count may be tight, so we can help prioritise what you need to get you off to the best start by putting in place future-proofed contracts and policies and an appropriate benefits and incentives structure.

Perfect for start-ups or early stage scale-ups with smaller budgets who need support for short term business goals. Great for quick advice and support for projects like basic policy templates, support with hiring and onboarding, IR35 and bespoke training.

Your people are your biggest asset, so an effective HR strategy is paramount to get you to the next stage. We can help put the right building blocks in place to attract, encourage and retain people (whilst protecting the business). And as your workforce increases so does the time it takes to manage people and related issues, including keeping up with training requirements and dealing with problems. We can provide the extra resource to reduce the burden.

You need a single point of contact who works as an extension of your team on a flexible basis, who understands your business and can prioritise what’s important and add value. Whether or not you have an in-house lawyer and/or HR manager, we can provide a pair of hands to manage and do the employment law work and manage the HR budget and support your team.

With growth comes increasing complexity on people matters:  recruitment, talent development and employee relations can all become more challenging. You may be facing restructuring, redundancies or rightsizing exercises or, dealing with regulatory matters for the first time, all of which bring increased legal risk. And you may be juggling an increasingly diverse global workforce as your business grows. Your fractional employment counsel can manage these challenging events and work with you more generally to help simplify HR processes and implement easy workflows to promote a self-serve culture.

Our fractional head of people service can be a game-changer for a scaling company by offering expertise and flexibility without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. As you expand, navigating complex operational HR matters becomes increasingly crucial, from hiring the right talent to implementing effective performance management systems. Fractional HR support provides access to experienced professionals who can streamline recruitment processes, develop and implement workplace policies and ensure compliance. They can work with you on an ad hoc/project basis or on a more regular basis each week/month. They can also work with our fractional employment lawyers as needed to provide a holistic approach to your people matters.

The fractional head of people service can help you navigate various employee management challenges, from handling terminations sensitively to effectively managing absence and restructuring efforts resulting from acquisitions. Whilst also playing a crucial role in talent management and succession planning, which are vital for sustained growth. By leveraging their knowledge and experience, you can nurture top talent, align your workforce with your company culture, and drive continuous improvement across your HR function, laying a solid foundation for future success.