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What is a HR retainer?

An HR retainer package provides organisations with access to outsourced HR consultants, giving businesses ongoing professional advice and guidance. Instead of the costly expense of hiring an in-house HR team, businesses pay a fixed monthly fee for expert support. Many businesses rely on HR retainers because they offer flexibility, cost savings and ongoing support when workplace issues arise.

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Expert HR packages designed around your business

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Who are HR retainers for?

We support all types of organisations, including:

  • SMEs and growing businesses
  • Businesses without in-house HR
  • Leadership teams needing specialist HR support
  • Companies facing employee relations or compliance challenges
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Options to suit your business

Simple, transparent pricing that grows with you.
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Smart Start
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Best for: Start-ups and small teams who want to get HR right from day one.
Just
£119/mo
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Employee Headcount: Up to 12
This package includes:
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Free Webinar Admission  

HR Essentials
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Best for: Growing businesses needing structure, consistency and confidence.
From
*£189/mo
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Employee Headcount: Up to 10
This package includes:
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Health & Safety Document Library  
Scripts & Guidance  
Free Webinar Admission  
Annual Review  
Discount on Recruitment &
Training

HR Partner
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Best for: Established SMEs who want a trusted HR expert embedded in the business.
From
*£699/mo
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Employee Headcount: Up to 150
This package includes:
*On-site support Hours - 4/mo
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Health & Safety Document Library  
Scripts & Guidance  
Free Webinar Admission  
Annual Review  
Letter Writing Service  
Discount on Recruitment &
Training
Extra hour packages can be purchased if needed.
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Strategic HR Partner

Full-service operational & strategic HR support needing board level people strategy including the management of all  documentation and administrative tasks.
From
*£1,495/mo
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Employee Headcount: Up to 250
This package includes:
*On-site Support Hours - 4/mo
SLT Meeting Attendance
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Health & Safety Document Library  
Scripts & Guidance  
Free Webinar Admission
Annual Review  
Letter Writing Service  
Annual Bespoke Employment Handbook  
Quarterly KPI Dashboard
DiSC Profiling of leadership team
Discount on Recruitment &
Training
Extra hour packages can be purchased if needed.
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Smart Start
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Best for: Start-ups and small teams who want to get HR right from day one.
Just
£1,357/yr
£1,428
Get started
Employee Headcount: Up to 12
This package includes:
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Free Webinar Admission  

HR Essentials
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Best for: Growing businesses needing structure, consistency and confidence.
Just
£2,155/yr
£2,268
Get started
Employee Headcount: Up to 10
This package includes:
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates 
Health & Safety Document Library  
Scripts & Guidance  
Free Webinar Admission  
Annual Review  
Discount on Recruitment &
Training

HR Partner
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Best for: Established SMEs who want a trusted HR expert embedded in the business.
Just
£7,969/yr
£8,388
Get started
Employee Headcount: Up to 150
This package includes:
On-site support Hours*
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Health & Safety Document Library  
Scripts & Guidance  
Free Webinar Admission  
Annual Review  
Letter Writing Service  
Discount on Recruitment &
Training
Extra On-site hours can be added if needed

Strategic HR Partner

Full-service operational & strategic HR support needing board level people strategy including the management of all  documentation and administrative tasks
Just
£POA/yr
Get started
Employee Headcount: Up to 250
This package includes:
On-site support Hours*
SLT Meeting Attendance
Unlimited remote Core HR Advice   
Dedicated HR Consultant  
Employment Law compliance
HR Documentation & Templates  
Health & Safety Document Library  
Scripts & Guidance  
Free Webinar Admission
Annual Review  
Letter Writing Service  
Annual Bespoke Employment Handbook  
Quarterly KPI Dashboard
DiSC Profiling of leadership team
Discount on Recruitment &
Training
Extra On-site hours can be added if needed

Why businesses choose Warwick HR

CIPD-qualified HR team
(Level 5-7)

Highly-Rated Service
(4.9 Google Reviews)

Legal & Tribunal Protection

Support for Complex & One-Off Employee Issues

Watertight Documentation

DiSC Assessments

Client reviews

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Exceptional Professional HR Service
Warwick HR receives widespread praise for professionalism, exceptional service, and valuable HR expertise.  

Workplace problems we solve

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Difficult employees / situations
We specialise in managing difficult employee situations fairly and professionally, in line with best practice.
Compliance uncertainty
We provide straightforward guidance with no industry jargon to help organisations maintain compliance and meet all legal responsibilities with confidence.
Employment law risk
Incorrect handling of HR matters can leave businesses susceptible to many issues. Our team of specialist consultants act as an extension of your business, providing HR legal advice.
Lack of HR expertise internally
We understand that not all businesses have the internal resources or specialist HR knowledge; Warwick HR provides expert support in a wide range of areas whenever it’s needed.
Time pressure on leadership teams
Managing HR issues internally can be time-consuming and, without the right expertise, may leave your organisation susceptible to unnecessary risk. We reduce the administrative burden by handling day-to-day HR matters on your behalf.
Risk of tribunals or legal issues
Poorly managed employee relations can lead to grievances, claims or employment tribunals. Warwick HR helps businesses take proactive steps to resolve issues before they escalate.
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Meet our HR Specialists

Warwick HR is supported by experienced HR professionals with recognised industry qualifications, including CIPD accreditation. Our HR Directors and Senior HR Consultants provide expert guidance across employee relations, compliance, employment law and business support.

Kathryn B

Kathryn B

HR Director (MCIPD)
Claire D

Claire D

Senior HR Consultant (CIPD)
Pippa S

Pippa S

Senior HR Consultant (CIPD)
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HR retainer services included in your package

HR advice & ongoing support

Unlimited core HR advice
Gain instant access to expert guidance through our multi-channel support suite, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Via phone, email, or Microsoft Teams, our advisors provide real-time assistance for all day-to-day HR and employment law queries.
Dedicated HR consultant
Benefit from the consistency of a named HR Manager who acts as your primary point of contact. Available five days a week via telephone, Microsoft Teams, and email. An assigned deputy fully briefed on your account is readily available to provide guidance and assistance on all HR-related enquiries should your lead manager be unavailable, so you always have access to support.
SLT meeting attendance
Beyond remote support, your HR Manager provides high-level participation in general meetings and active attendance at Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings. This ensures that people strategy is at the heart of your commercial decisions.

Employment law & compliance protection

Employment law compliance
Protect your business with regular updates on the latest legislative changes. Gain a competitive edge through our complimentary webinars, which offer a deep dive into complex topics and provide a live forum for expert Q&A. This insight allows you to implement changes with full assurance.
Annual review (document audit)
Conduct a deep-dive analysis of your existing employment contracts and employee handbook to identify critical compliance gaps. Our experts provide recommendations for updates, ensuring your core documents align with the latest UK employment legislation. This attention to detail helps safeguard your business against potential tribunal claims.
Health & safety document library
Empower your management team with a comprehensive suite of H&S templates and guidance notes. By providing a clear structure for safety audits and employee training records, this library helps you mitigate operational risks, reduce the likelihood of workplace incidents and maintain a robust defence in the event of an inspection.

HR documentation & policies

HR documentation & templates
Save time and reduce legal risk with instant access to up-to-date HR forms, essential workplace policies and step-by-step procedural guides. Best practice policies, such as GDPR, onboarding for new starters and exit interview forms help keep your business compliant.
Annual bespoke employment handbook
Secure your business with a comprehensive Employment Handbook that is meticulously reviewed every 12 months. This isn't a static document; it is a bespoke resource designed to reflect your specific operational needs and mitigate legal risks. Annual audits help keep policies updated and aligned with any recent legislation changes, as well as capable of standing up to Employment Tribunal scrutiny.
Letter writing service
Access to professionally drafted letters for the entire employee lifecycle. From crafting compliant offer letters and formal employment contracts to managing complex changes to terms and conditions, our service ensures every document is tailored to your specific needs. We provide precise wording for all leave of absence requests, including statutory paternity leave and jury duty notification, mitigating the risk of miscommunication or legal disputes.

People & communication support

Scripts & guidance
Empower your management team with step-by-step protocols and professionally drafted communication scripts for navigating sensitive employee interactions. These resources provide a structured framework for handling common HR matters. Whether you’re delivering performance feedback or conducting difficult disciplinary conversations, every situation is managed with legal precision and professional empathy.
DiSC profiling
DiSC assessments are behavioural profiling tools used to improve communication leadership and decision-making in the workplace. We provide professional DiSC assessments for your leadership team (up to six members). This programme provides a deep dive into individual behavioural styles. Following the assessment, each leader receives a private 1-to-1 feedback session to translate their profile insights into actionable growth strategies.
Letter writing service
Access to professionally drafted letters for the entire employee lifecycle. From crafting compliant offer letters and formal employment contracts to managing complex changes to terms and conditions, our service ensures every document is tailored to your specific needs. We provide precise wording for all leave of absence requests, including statutory paternity leave and jury duty notification, mitigating the risk of miscommunication or legal disputes.

Workforce insight & strategy

Quarterly HR KPI dashboard
We provide a sophisticated, high-level analysis of your workforce data through a Quarterly People Dashboard. This report goes beyond basic figures to provide strategic insights into key metrics such as staff turnover, absence rates and employee engagement. By identifying emerging workplace risks and long-term trends, the dashboard serves as a critical tool for improving organisational performance.
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Retained HR service vs in-house hire

There are a few key differences between retained HR services and an in-house hire. Starting with the costs, hiring in-house can be expensive, particularly for small or growing businesses.

A retained HR service has the advantage of offering HR support at a fixed monthly rate, without the overhead costs associated with recruitment, salaries, training and employee benefits. While we understand in-house might be better suited for larger companies, a retained HR package that consists of scalable support is beneficial for many organisations.

For many organisations, HR retainers offer a stronger return on investment by providing flexible expert support when needed, helping reduce risk, improve compliance and save valuable management time.

Cost-effective alternative

Wider range of HR expertise

Scales alongside business growth

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FAQs: HR retainer packages

What is a HR retainer?
An HR retainer is an ongoing support service that is tailored to the demands of your business and provides you with access to professional advice and guidance for a fixed monthly fee.
How do HR packages work?
HR packages provide businesses with tailored support on a monthly basis. This can include advice, documentation, compliance support and help managing employee conflicts.
What’s included in a HR retainer?
Services will vary based on your needs, but they can include HR advice, employment contracts, workplace policies, compliance guidance, employee relations support and assistance with disciplinary or grievance matters.
Do I still need HR support if I have managers in place?
Yes. Even managers require support and expert guidance on compliance, employment law and handling complex employee situations correctly. This helps protect both your managers and your business by ensuring processes are managed properly and in line with current legislation.
Is a HR retainer suitable for small businesses?
Yes. It can be ideal for small businesses that need professional support without incurring the cost of employing an in-house team. HR retainers provide small businesses with the structure needed to grow confidently while avoiding common workplace and compliance issues.
How much does a HR retainer cost?
HR retainers are tailored to the needs of your business, so there is no one-size-fits-all pricing. After an initial consultation, we can provide a transparent quote that clearly outlines the costs and level of support included.
What are the benefits of using a HR package instead of hiring in-house HR?
The primary benefit of a HR package is cost efficiency, particularly for new or smaller businesses that need expert HR support without the expense of hiring an in-house team.
How quickly can I get HR support?
Most HR retainers provide ongoing access to support, allowing businesses to receive advice and assistance quickly. Our team takes the time to understand your business, ensuring the guidance and support provided is tailored to your organisation.
Do HR packages include legal advice?
HR retainer packages include employment law guidance and compliance support, helping businesses manage workplace issues correctly and avoid issues such as tribunals.
Can HR retainers help reduce legal risk?
Yes. HR retainers help reduce legal risk by ensuring businesses follow correct procedures and maintain up-to-date, compliant documentation. They also provide ongoing access to expert support, helping businesses address potential issues early before they escalate into legal problems.
Do HR packages include documentation like contracts and policies?
Yes. Many HR packages include essential documentation such as employment contracts, onboarding paperwork and employee & policy handbooks.
What makes a HR retainer different from ad-hoc HR advice?
A HR retainer provides ongoing, proactive support from professionals who understand your business, whereas ad-hoc HR advice is typically temporary support for issues as they arise.
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