Like having a full-time HR Manager at a fraction of their salary
Hello! How can I help you?
When You Don't Know Where To Start...
You're a small business owner. You have to wear a lot of hats and are expected to be an expert in EVERYTHING - accounts, payroll, social media, health & safety, HR...do you actually even know what HR is or does? To most people, HR are the 'work police', telling you what you can and can't do.
But here's where I can help you:
- You're just starting up in business and want to make sure you have the correct policies and procedures in place
- You're starting to employ for the first time, or expand your business and need to ensure you have the correct contracts and an employee handbook
- You already have employees, but one of them isn't performing as well as they should
- Another employee seems to be taking a lot of sick leave
- Yet another has brought a grievance against a colleague
- While that colleague has posted something detrimental to the business on social media
This can all sound daunting for a small business owner, but with the 'safety net' of an outsourced HR Consultant, it won't be half as scary. Don't kneejerk with your reactions - simply pick up the phone and call. I'll be able to offer guidance, advice and support. I can make sure you follow best practice and are legally compliant. I can help to keep you free of claims and employment tribunals. I can help you to make the right decisions and the right actions.
HR Management, Documents, Policies & Procedures...What do you need?
I can offer my services to you in two ways:
- An ad-hoc service - just call me when you need me. We'll discuss what you need, how long it will take, how much it will cost (estimated quote) and I'll send you a Contract for Services. Once you've signed and dated it and sent it back, we're off!
- Or you might prefer to be a Retained Client. We have an agreement in place and you can call at any time during the working week for immediate advice and guidance, and you pay a discounted price for the services/projects.
I can take on your day-to-day HR needs such as offer letters, recruitment & on-boarding, guidance and support with employee issues, and more. Or perhaps you have a project in mind - a rewrite of your employee contract, a new employee handbook, or advice regarding policies and statements.
If you already have HR in place, I can do an audit for you, to advise on amendments to current documents, policies and procedures, or suggest when you might need something that's missing.
About Me
My mission is to get employers and employees to remember the 'Human' part of Human Resources. Even the worst situations can be resolved with empathy and effective communication.
As If By Magic - HR Services understands that many small businesses and start-ups can't afford the luxury of employing a full-time, permanent HR department. This can lead to decisions being made about employee issues without a full understanding of legal or best practice processes. I'm Michelle Sandys, the owner, and I have 20 + years' experience working within HR. I'm an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD).
I've recently supported clients through Covid-19 guidance and regulations, including helping to keep those working from home engaged and motivated, with their health and well-being a priority. I can also assist with disciplinary issues, grievances, absence management, performance issues - anything to do with your employees from the moment they join your business, to the moment they leave.
As If By Magic - HR Services can help businesses with <20 employees with minor, every-day problems, to more complex issues. I can offer advice, guidance and support to ensure you find the best resolution for all parties. I know that effective and transparent relationships with your greatest assets, your employees, is one of the most important foundation stones for a successful business.
As If By Magic operates remotely across the UK, or I can visit your workplace if you are in West Kent
As If By Magic - HR Services is based in Cranbrook, Kent.
Call to discuss your needs, regardless of where you are in the UK.
What Do You Need & What Will It Cost?
Human Resources
Advice, Guidance, Support & Documentation
Initial Consultation / Meeting
FREE
If you've got an HR issue, but you're not sure if we can help, let's have a meeting to discuss it further. No fee, no obligation.
Recruitment
Assistance with advertising, liaising with recruitment agents, filtering CVs, arranging interviews, feedback to candidates (including offer letter to successful candidate/s).
Induction / Onboarding
Guidance re. best practice, induction check lists, basic health & safety, contract/terms & conditions, employee handbook, policies and procedures.
Reward & Benefits
Assistance with benchmarking salaries, performance-related pay and appraisal, sourcing and implementation of appropriate employee benefits
Employee Issues
Guidance and support relating to employee issues such as absence, sickness, performance, discipline, grievance, capability. Includes advice and relevant documentation to ensure best practice and legally compliant procedures are followed.
End of Employment
Guidance and support to ensure the employee leaves your business correctly and in the best way for all concerned parties. Can include exit interviews. Ensure correct documentation and procedures support termination of employment, retirement or redundancy.
Retainer / Helpline
From £75/month
A retainer will allow you to contact the Helpline at any time during the working day (9.00am - 5.30pm), Monday to Thursday (5.00pm Friday). Hourly and day rates for any necessary work are discounted. No tie-in.
Contact Michelle for a quote.
Ad-Hoc / One-Off
From £40/hour
When you don't want a retainer service, but need occasional support, advice, one-off projects or documentation, (e.g. contracts, employee handbook).
Hourly and/or day or half day rates will apply. Contact Michelle to discuss your requirements.
Start Up / Growth Package
POA
If you are starting up your business or growing by employing staff for the first time, this package will supply you with the basic HR documentation you will require. Price on application and dependant upon your requirements. Discount available when you sign up to a Retainer Agreement.
Mileage may be added to the fees at the current HMRC rate for private vehicles.
As If By Magic
