HR Made Simple for Small UK Businesses
Small HR helps UK businesses with fewer than 50 employees get their HR foundations right — without the cost of a full-time HR manager or the complexity of enterprise software. We cover everything from employment contracts and handbooks to holiday tracking and disciplinary procedures, all designed specifically for the UK market.
What We Offer
Document Templates & Policies
Access professionally drafted employment contracts, offer letters, and employee handbooks tailored for UK businesses. Our templates are written in plain English, fully compliant with current legislation, and ready to customise for your specific needs. Each document comes with guidance notes explaining when and how to use them.
View document templates →UK Compliance Guidance
Stay on the right side of UK employment law with our clear, jargon-free guidance. We help you understand your obligations around minimum wage, statutory holiday entitlements, auto-enrolment pensions, and right-to-work checks. Our compliance calendar reminds you of key deadlines and regulatory changes that affect your business.
From 2025, many UK businesses also face new environmental reporting requirements under UK sustainability reporting standards. Our HR compliance framework helps you prepare for these evolving regulatory landscape changes.
Learn about UK employment law →Holiday & Absence Tracking
Simple tools to track employee holidays, sickness, and other absences. Calculate statutory holiday entitlements automatically, manage holiday requests with an approval workflow, and maintain accurate records for payroll. Our system handles part-time calculations, bank holidays, and carry-over rules specific to UK regulations.
Explore HR software options →Onboarding & Offboarding Support
Structured checklists ensure you don't miss critical steps when hiring or when employees leave. From sending offer letters and conducting right-to-work checks to managing notice periods and final payments, we guide you through each stage. Our processes help create positive experiences while protecting your business legally.
Get HR support →Who is Small HR For?
Sole Traders Taking on Their First Employee
Making the leap from working alone to employing someone is a big step. We help you set up proper employment contracts, understand your new tax obligations through PAYE, and establish the foundations for growth.
Growing Startups (2-20 Employees)
When you're focused on product development and customer acquisition, HR can feel like a distraction. We provide the essential framework you need without slowing you down, including scalable processes that grow with your team.
Small Retailers & Hospitality Businesses
With shift workers, variable hours, and high turnover, retail and hospitality have unique HR challenges. Our tools handle flexible working patterns, track multiple locations, and streamline the constant onboarding cycle.
Professional Services & Trades
Accountants, consultants, plumbers, electricians — small professional teams need proper contracts, clear policies, and efficient admin. We help you maintain professional standards while minimising time spent on HR tasks.
Why Proper HR Matters for Small Businesses
Getting HR wrong can be expensive and stressful. Here's what we help you avoid:
About Small HR
Created by HR Professionals
Small HR was founded by UK HR professionals with over 15 years of experience working with SMEs. We've seen first-hand the challenges small businesses face and built our solution specifically to address them.
Trusted & Compliant
Our templates and guidance are reviewed by employment law specialists and updated whenever legislation changes. We're members of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).
Registered in England & Wales
Company No. 12345678
Contact Us
support@smallhr.co.uk
Support Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm GMT
Last reviewed: March 2026 | Content updated quarterly to reflect legislative changes
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