How is HR Protect+ different from a hire?

HR Protect+ gives you the day-to-day delivery of an in-house HR function, but you’re tapping into a whole team of CIPD-qualified specialists rather than a single hire. There’s no recruitment risk, no salary cost, no management overhead, and you get the breadth of expertise a single HR Manager couldn’t match.

Can I switch between HR Protect and HR Protect+?

Yes. Many clients start with HR Protect and move up to HR Protect+ as their business grows or their needs change. The change is seamless.

Do I have to commit to a long contract?

No. We work on rolling monthly retainers. No long lock-ins.

What if I need help with something more specialist?

HR Protect+ covers your day-to-day HR comprehensively. For specialist work — restructures, complex employee relations, recruitment, manager training — we have additional services (HR Invest, HR Partner+, SupportHire and Employee Relations Support) that layer in alongside.

Will I always speak to the same person?

Yes. You’ll have a named lead who knows you, your business and your team, with the wider team available for specialist support.

HR Protect+

More than compliance. Practical HR support, every day.

Most HR support stops at giving advice when something goes wrong. HR Protect+ goes further. We work alongside you to manage situations as they arise, handle the day-to-day people admin, and keep your practices on track week by week.

Think of it as your outsourced HR function, supporting your managers with real-time guidance and helping you handle employee matters in a way that's fair, consistent and commercially sound.

It's our most popular package for a reason: it gives you the consistency and confidence of an in-house HR function without the cost or commitment of hiring.

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What's included in HR Protect+

From £750 per month depending on the size of your organisation, with no long-term lock-in.

Everything in HR Protect
Comprehensive HR administration — new starters, leavers, contract changes, annual leave
Regular HR check-ins to stay on top of people issues
Quarterly HR reports highlighting key trends and any concerns
Up to three guaranteed places at our HR Breakfasts

You’ll have access to our full team of experienced HR professionals who understand how to balance people, risk and business needs in real-world situations.

Why HR Protect+ is our most popular package

1. The consistency of an in-house HR function

Without the recruitment risk, the salary cost or the management overhead. You get the same level of day-to-day support a permanent HR Manager would provide, delivered by a whole team.

2. Real-time support for your managers

When a difficult conversation needs having or a tricky situation needs navigating, your managers have a calm, experienced voice to turn to, before things escalate.

3. The HR admin handled, not just the advice

New starters processed properly. Leavers handled cleanly. Contract changes documented correctly. Annual leave tracked. The day-to-day stuff that quietly eats your time, taken off your hands.

4. Quarterly reports that drive better decisions

Regular HR reporting highlights trends and concerns before they become problems. This includes turnover patterns, absence trends and compliance gaps so you can act early.

5. Predictable, fixed monthly cost

No surprise invoices, no hourly billing. You know exactly what your HR support costs each month.

6. Room to grow

Layer on HR Invest as you build manager capability, or HR Partner+ when you need senior strategic HR direction. Your package flexes with you.

Wondering if HR Protect+ is the right level of support?

Have a no-obligation chat with one of our HR specialists.

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HR Protect or HR Protect+? What's the difference?

Both are monthly retained services. The difference is in how hands-on we are.

HR Protect (£450 + VAT a month)

Focuses on compliance and access to advice. Annual policy reviews, regular employment law updates and access to our team via email and helpline. Ideal if you want reassurance that your foundations are right and a reliable point of contact when something comes up.

HR Protect+ (£950 + VAT a month)

Includes everything in HR Protect, plus the day-to-day administration, regular check-ins and quarterly reporting. Ideal if you want consistent, hands-on HR delivery rather than just a safety net.

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Is HR Protect+ right for your business?

HR Protect+ is a particularly good fit if:

You’re spending too much of your week on people admin
Your managers need real-time guidance handling people situations, not just policies to read
You want regular HR reporting to spot trends before they become problems
You’ve outgrown HR Protect and need more hands-on day-to-day support
You want the consistency of an in-house HR function without the salary cost
Your business is growing and your people processes need to grow with it

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Frequently asked questions

How is HR Protect+ different from a hire?
HR Protect+ gives you the day-to-day delivery of an in-house HR function, but you’re tapping into a whole team of CIPD-qualified specialists rather than a single hire. There’s no recruitment risk, no salary cost, no management overhead, and you get the breadth of expertise a single HR Manager couldn’t match.
Can I switch between HR Protect and HR Protect+?
Yes. Many clients start with HR Protect and move up to HR Protect+ as their business grows or their needs change. The change is seamless.
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
No. We work on rolling monthly retainers. No long lock-ins.
What if I need help with something more specialist?
HR Protect+ covers your day-to-day HR comprehensively. For specialist work — restructures, complex employee relations, recruitment, manager training — we have additional services (HR Invest, HR Partner+, SupportHire and Employee Relations Support) that layer in alongside.
Will I always speak to the same person?
Yes. You’ll have a named lead who knows you, your business and your team, with the wider team available for specialist support.