Phase 2 · Strategy & Planning · From Idea to Executable Plan
HR Policy & Compliance Framework
HR compliance is not a bureaucratic obligation. It is the legal and ethical foundation that protects the business, the team, and the leaders who make decisions about people.
HR policy and compliance framework design is the development of the documented policies, procedures, and practices that govern the employment relationship — from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, disciplinary, and exit processes. We design the policy framework that is legally compliant, practically useful, and written in language the team can actually understand and follow.
The Pain We Solve
You may recognise yourself in one of these.
Three audience scenarios · because the same service produces a different transformation depending on where you are in the business journey.
Scenario 1
The SME operating without documented HR policies
Decisions about holidays, disciplinary action, grievances, and flexible working are being made inconsistently because nobody has written down the rules. Every edge case is a negotiation — and the absence of policy creates both legal risk and team resentment.
Scenario 2
The business that has inherited a policy handbook that has not been updated in years
The handbook references legislation that has changed, processes that no longer exist, and values that do not reflect the current business. It is providing false comfort that the legal bases are covered when they are not.
Scenario 3
The fast-growing company hiring across multiple jurisdictions for the first time
Employing people in different countries with different employment laws requires a policy framework that is jurisdiction-aware. A one-size-fits-all UK policy applied to a team in Germany or the US is a compliance risk.
The Impact It Creates
The Moment You Will Feel the Difference.
Legal compliance across all employment practices and policies
Consistent application of HR decisions across the organisation
Reduced employment tribunal and legal dispute risk
Manager confidence in handling people decisions within a clear framework
What You Receive
The Specific Deliverables.
Tangible outputs · documented, dated, and yours to keep.
- HR policy audit against current employment legislation
- Core policy suite — employment contracts, disciplinary, grievance, absence, flexible working
- Employee handbook design and writing
- Manager HR guide — how to apply policies in practice
- Compliance calendar — key legislative obligations and review dates
- Multi-jurisdiction compliance considerations briefing
The Outcome
Where You Will Be on the Other Side.
The business operates with a policy framework that protects it legally, guides managers confidently, and treats employees consistently and fairly — regardless of who makes the decision or which team they work in.
Primary Focus
Designing a legally compliant, practical HR policy framework that governs people decisions consistently across the organisation.
KPI Measurement
- Employment tribunal claims
- Policy coverage score
- Manager confidence in HR decisions
- Employee understanding of policies
- Compliance audit outcomes
Investment & ROI
Pricing Engineered Around the Value You Create.
Every engagement is sized against the value we believe we can create with you · the fee is always a fraction of the outcome. Four tiers · so the investment matches your stage of business.
Tier 1
Foundations
£5,000 – £15,000
Right for
Pre-startup, startup, and micro-business founders ready to build on evidence rather than instinct.
Typical Value Created
£100K+ in sharper resource allocation and avoided strategic missteps
Engagement
4 – 8 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 2
Acceleration
£15,000 – £50,000
Right for
Growing SMEs and established small businesses ready to scale a working model into the next revenue band.
Typical Value Created
£500K – £3M in faster execution and pipeline acceleration
Engagement
8 – 16 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 3
Transformation
£50,000 – £250,000
Right for
Medium enterprises and scale-stage businesses ready to commit to a multi-quarter, organisation-wide shift.
Typical Value Created
£2M – £20M in strategic value through repositioning, model redesign, and growth-system installation
Engagement
3 – 9 months
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 4
Enterprise
£250,000 – £2M+
Right for
Large enterprises, global operators, and complex organisations ready for a multi-year strategic partnership.
Typical Value Created
£10M+ in major strategic initiatives, capital deployment efficiency, and competitive repositioning
Engagement
12 months and onward
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Why We Price This Way
Every engagement is sized around the value we believe we can create with you. The fee is always a fraction of the outcome · typically 10 – 20% of the expected first-year return.
This is how we make sure pricing aligns with results. The conversation is never “what does this cost?” · it is always “what is this worth to your business?” We answer that together in the first call, transparently, and decide the right tier from there.
If we cannot articulate a credible 5–10× return for your specific situation, we will tell you in the first call. That honesty is part of why our clients trust us with the work that matters most.
Why This Conversation Matters
“Good HR policy is invisible when it is working and catastrophically expensive when it is absent. We build the framework that keeps it working — and keeps the business and its people protected.”
A 90-minute structured strategy session · produces a usable roadmap whether you engage further or not.
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