WorkNest People
HR Services for UK Businesses
Through air-tight HR consultancy services, we protect your business from expensive compliance mistakes, advise on difficult employee disputes, and keep your daily operations streamlined. Stay focused on scaling your business with our end-to-end guidance. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Get unlimited advice with fixed-fee HR service packages
No in-house HR? No problem
Our HR package is ideal for businesses needing hands-on, practical guidance to manage people issues, build strong HR foundations, and stay compliant day-to-day.
- Dedicated CIPD-qualified HR Consultant
- Unlimited, legally compliant HR advice
- Bespoke contracts, policies and handbooks
- Case management support for ongoing people matters
- Insured service for added peace of mind
- 90-day onboarding success plan to get you set up quickly
Our HR services and solutions include upfront, transparent, and fixed costs. We offer clear, practical advice from CIPD-qualified professionals in the UK. This includes a quickfire 90-day onboarding plan and unlimited, legally compliant guidance.
End-to-end support
Our HR services and solutions
Whether you need expert advice on organisational change, hands-on support with sensitive matters, or management of specific HR challenges, we can design a solution to meets your needs.
Bespoke HR Consultancy
Whether you need expert advice on organisational change, hands-on support with sensitive matters, or management of specific HR challenges, we can design a solution to meets your needs.
Learning & Development
Ensure compliance, boost engagement, and free your team to focus on growth with our tailored L&D packages. Everything from online training courses to bespoke L&D programs
Outsourced Payroll
Take the stress out of employee payroll processing and pension administration with support from a dedicated Payroll professional who will ensure payments are accurate and made on time.
Outsourced HR Admin
Save time and stay compliant by outsourcing your HR Admin to us. We handle everything from new start documents and reference checks to exit interviews and contract variations.
Fixed-fee Recruitment
Take the hassle out of hiring with a transparent fixed-fee recruitment solution, giving you access to expert support, streamlined processes, and high-quality candidates without unpredictable costs.
Outsourced HR Support
Acting as an extension of your team, we provide clear advice, tailored documentation and ongoing support across day-to-day HR matters - so you can stay compliant, reduce risk and focus on running your business.
Save time and money with HR consultancy services
Save time and money with HR consultancy services
Save time and money with HR consultancy services
We combine the depth of a large, specialist team with the flexibility and personal approach of a smaller one. By working as an extension of your team, we help you develop your people, reinforce your culture and build long-term capability that supports your business as it grows.
Save on budget by outsourcing over hiring an entire HR department
Scale your support as and when you need it
Access modern software solutions to support your day-to-day needs
Handle employee disputes in total compliance with UK laws
Effectively manage disciplinaries, redundancies, grievances, and terminations
Access industry-leading HR software PeopleNest, designed to automate many of your daily tasks. Alongside dedicated support from our expert team, you can also take on business challenges with mobile-friendly, cloud-based workflow automations.
Reduce admin, save time
Use all-in-one HR software solutions
Access industry-leading HR software PeopleNest, designed to automate many of your daily tasks. Alongside dedicated support from our expert team, you can also take on business challenges with mobile-friendly, cloud-based workflow automations.
Access industry-leading HR software PeopleNest, designed to automate many of your daily tasks. Alongside dedicated support from our expert team, you can also take on business challenges with mobile-friendly, cloud-based workflow automations.
Customer Stories
Proud to support over 40,000 UK Employers
Our clients range from small businesses with fewer than 50 staff at a single location, through to large household names employing thousands of people at multiple sites across the UK. Whatever your size or sector, we have solutions to suit your needs.
Simplify day-to-day operations
External HR services will make all the difference
Simplify day-to-day operations
External HR services will make all the difference
Simplify day-to-day operations
External HR services will make all the difference
At WorkNest, our experienced team of CIPD-qualified consultants bring a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to support your growth. We understand the unique challenges businesses face and offer flexible solutions to manage them effectively.
50+ qualified HR Consultants offering sector-specific expertise to address your needs.
Fully bespoke HR solutions based on your organisation's specific needs.
End-to-end HR support covering everything from HR admin to strategic guidance across the employee lifecycle.
Specialist project support for recruitment, pay and reward, restructuring, and more.
Nationwide support from UK-based HR Consultants, available on-site and remotely.
Whatever your size or sector, we have solutions that fit your needs - helping your teams develop their skills and your organisation to remain compliant.
Practical legal advice to manage workplace issues confidently
Protecting your people, and safeguarding your reputation
FAQs
They're external support functions to help businesses of all sizes manage day-to-day staff needs. They covers the full employee lifecycle and include common needs such as recruitment strategies, pay, company perks, and staff wellbeing. The services can be provided by outsourced, specialist companies and software solutions.
While it varies from one business to the next, there are certain issues that affect every organisation (regardless of size, success, or number of employees). These include:
Hiring the wrong employees
High staff turnover rates
Poor performance management
Issues with gross misconduct
Falling behind new employment laws
Poor onboarding experiences
Poor job applicant experiences
Workplace disputes
Absenteeism (long-term and short-term)
There are many benefits for businesses of all sizes. The most common reasons to use external solutions include:
Keeping costs down to avoid hiring a full team of trained staff
Risk reduction to prevent expensive business errors
Accessing specialist knowledge at an affordable monthly rate
Saving time on mundane admin and paperwork needs
Accessing cutting-edge SaaS solutions
No. Employment law is a set of legal rules designed to govern workplaces (for example, with the Equality Act 2010). The difference is human resources is about the internal/external team who manage daily business management needs and staff.
To cover your legal needs, consider our fixed-fee employment law services in the UK.
It depends on your specific business needs, for example the extent of the solutions you'll require. Typically, a fixed-fee retainer will cost around £100 to £600 per month.
You can speak to our team directly during a free consultation for transparent feedback on expected costs.
The ideal way to find a solution suitable to your business is online. Look for reputable providers with experience and strong reviews, especially any offering a free opening consultation where there's no obligation to sign a contract.
Yes, our team is skilled with people management and has many strategies for reducing employee absenteeism. Examples of effective tactics include setting clear expectations, tracking staff attendance, and promoting mental health support across your business.
There are many benefits for businesses of all sizes. The most common reasons to use external solutions include:
Keeping costs down to avoid hiring a full team of trained staff
Risk reduction to prevent expensive business errors
Accessing specialist knowledge at an affordable monthly rate
Saving time on mundane admin and paperwork needs
Accessing cutting-edge SaaS solutions
They're external support functions to help businesses of all sizes manage day-to-day staff needs. They covers the full employee lifecycle and include common needs such as recruitment strategies, pay, company perks, and staff wellbeing. The services can be provided by outsourced, specialist companies and software solutions.
There are many benefits for businesses of all sizes. The most common reasons to use external solutions include:
Keeping costs down to avoid hiring a full team of trained staff
Risk reduction to prevent expensive business errors
Accessing specialist knowledge at an affordable monthly rate
Saving time on mundane admin and paperwork needs
Accessing cutting-edge SaaS solutions
It depends on your specific business needs, for example the extent of the solutions you'll require. Typically, a fixed-fee retainer will cost around £100 to £600 per month.
You can speak to our team directly during a free consultation for transparent feedback on expected costs.
Yes, our team is skilled with people management and has many strategies for reducing employee absenteeism. Examples of effective tactics include setting clear expectations, tracking staff attendance, and promoting mental health support across your business.
While it varies from one business to the next, there are certain issues that affect every organisation (regardless of size, success, or number of employees). These include:
Hiring the wrong employees
High staff turnover rates
Poor performance management
Issues with gross misconduct
Falling behind new employment laws
Poor onboarding experiences
Poor job applicant experiences
Workplace disputes
Absenteeism (long-term and short-term)
No. Employment law is a set of legal rules designed to govern workplaces (for example, with the Equality Act 2010). The difference is human resources is about the internal/external team who manage daily business management needs and staff.
To cover your legal needs, consider our fixed-fee employment law services in the UK.
The ideal way to find a solution suitable to your business is online. Look for reputable providers with experience and strong reviews, especially any offering a free opening consultation where there's no obligation to sign a contract.
There are many benefits for businesses of all sizes. The most common reasons to use external solutions include:
Keeping costs down to avoid hiring a full team of trained staff
Risk reduction to prevent expensive business errors
Accessing specialist knowledge at an affordable monthly rate
Saving time on mundane admin and paperwork needs
Accessing cutting-edge SaaS solutions
