HR Outsourcing

Why outsource?

When you are swamped in daily personnel issues and are struggling to keep up with ever changing employment law it can be hard to find the time to focus on your business.

 

For many MD’s the thought of outsourcing any organisational activity can be daunting, but particularly so when they are considering the HR activity. Outsourcing is nothing new and most organisations have some element of outsourcing e.g. catering, payroll, security, IT.

 

Not all managers have the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with complex employee issues such as gross misconduct, harassment, bullying, and long term sickness. These are sensitive issues and involve complicated employment legislation. Getting them wrong could cost you thousands of pounds in compensation at an employment tribunal. Employees really know their rights these days. By using our HR Outsourcing services our clients truly believe that the risk of an employment tribunal claim is considerably reduced, giving them peace of mind. At the heart of our services are robust processes and procedures.

 

HR outsourcing allows the key people to focus on their core business activities safe in the knowledge that the business is conforming to good employment practices and is meeting employment legislation requirements. It is a cost effective alternative to doing it in-house and it makes good business sense.

 

What do I get?

We can tailor the service to your needs and budget. Broadly though we provide 3 main options as follows:

 

  • 3 Star service – telephone and email helpline
  • 4 Star service – as 3 Star plus on site assistance
  • 5 Star service – regular attendance to your premises e.g. one or two days a week/month as you require acting as your in-house HR manager.

 

We will bring all your HR policies and procedures in line with current employment law. This will include contracts of employment and staff handbook, or developing them where non exist.

 

Management will be kept updated on employment law changes and we will also update your documentation as necessary.

 


We don’t give you just generic policies and procedures. We use appropriate policies and procedures for your industry and design the handbook to match your company style, down to the font you use. We’ll produce a handbook that you and your employees can be proud of.

 

We will develop new employment policies and procedures as your business requires and in line with change in legislation.

 

Our services provide an employment legal advisory service to appointed management on any HR related issues and employment legislation via e-mail, telephone and on site when necessary. We will even produce HR management letters and documents regarding employee related issues. You won't need to think about what you should and shouldn't say and whether it is legally correct - we'll do it for you.

 

We will develop a separate family friendly handbook, containing maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave procedure and request to work flexibly procedure. This will outline a schedule of steps to be carried out and relevant letter templates.

 

We will email you a monthly HR newsletter with up to date information on employment legislation.

How much?

From just £150 + VAT per month you will benefit from the services of a dedicated HR professional who will provide the services stated above.

 

All our services can also be provided on a one-off project basis and customised to your budget, size of business and needs. 

With a monthly retainer fee you benefit from only a small outlay each month for superior human resource management and legal services, making budgeting easier.

 

FAQ

Q:  I only employ 3 people, why should I consider outsourcing?

A:  There are many areas in employment legislation that apply to all sizes of organisations, from one employee to a thousand, such as written particulars of employment which must be issued within 8 weeks of an employee starting. ALL employers require some form of written grievance and disciplinary procedure. Running a small business is difficult and your time is precious. Having to think about employment legislation,  personnel issues and their legal implications can very be time consuming and expensive especially if you refer to a solicitor.

 

If you:

  • value your business
  • do not want to get caught up in an tribunal claim
  • want a cost effective alternative to doing it
  • yourself or paying solicitors fees
  • want your current and future
  • employees and customers to think of you as a responsible employer

then outsourcing with Picasso HR is the answer.

 

Q:  Shouldn't I be taking my legal advice from a solicitor?

A:  You can do but it isn't necessary.  We are qualified professionals, who are not just members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) but have  many years of  experience in the field of employment legislation.  Because we produce a monthly HR newsletter, containing news and update on employment issues and legislation we are well informed and up to date in our knowledge.  The legal advice we give will relate to your specific business, situation and needs. Furthermore, we will advise on and help implement practical management solutions.  Of course, occasionally we refer to  solicitors for complex issues where specific or specialist knowledge is required.

 

Q:  I don't have any employee problems, so why should I use Picasso HR?

A:  Firstly, are you sure that the contracts of employment and policies and procedures you have in place are correct and up to date? Secondly, if you don't have problems now then we will help you keep it that way by ensuring you have good HR practices in place. Because of the diverse and unpredictable nature of people one cannot assume you will never have employee problems.   When that happens, Picasso HR will be only one phone call away to help you deal with it, quickly and efficiently.

 

 

HR Audit

Picasso HR's Audit has been specifically designed by qualified HR consultants to help you identify which of your HR practices and procedures fail to comply with employment legislation and best practice. This health check is suitable for companies of all sizes as, regardless of size, every company must by law comply with certain statutory requirements. 

 

We will visit your organisation to better understand its needs and enable us to tailor our advice to your business. We are able to review existing documentation and identify any areas which might indicate your company is at risk of facing an employment tribunal claim, a fine, or where you could make significant cost savings.

 

We produce a report identifying areas that could be improved.

 

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Outsourcing Service Levels

 

We provide a number of different service levels designed to offer businesses just the level of support they need.

 

 

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